Queens, New York: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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Around town this week

Fresh from local news covering Queens and the surrounding area.

A prolific New Jersey firm is heading to Queens for its latest project, while historic Neir’s Tavern is bringing a taste of Queens to New York City. The longtime White Castle location in Queens will close, and the NYRR Citizens Queens 10K sold-out race drew more than 13,000 runners. A new '465' area code now covers Queens as part of New York City.

Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

Prolific New Jersey firm heads to Queens for latest project - Crain's New York BusinessQueens New York News · Jun 22 Historic Neir’s Tavern brings a taste of Queens to New York T8 - Moodie Davitt ReportQueens New York News · Jun 22 Longtime White Castle location in Queens to close - NBC New YorkQueens New York News · Jun 21 NYRR Citizens Queens 10K sold-out race draws more than 13,000 runners - ABC7 New YorkQueens New York News · Jun 21 NYRR Citzens Queens 10k sold-out race draws more than 13,000 runners - ABC7 New YorkQueens New York News · Jun 20 Luma’s Façade Progresses at 10-39 49th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens - New York YIMBYQueens New York News · Jun 20

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What is there to do in Queens?

Queens has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Queens?

Most of Queens is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Queens?

Queens sits in Queens, New York, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Queens?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Queens, and can connect you with a local agent.

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