Corona (Queens, NY)

Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.

Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together.

By David Waldstein

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The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?

The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t reap all the benefits.

By David Waldstein and Gabriela Bhaskar

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Corona Plaza Vendors Fight to Sell Food Legally After Sweeps

New York City officials cracked down on Corona Plaza, a celebrated Queens hub for Latin American street vendors. Its merchants are fighting to legitimize their businesses.

By Stefanos Chen and Raul Vilchis

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Secret No More: Louis Armstrong Center Amplifies Satchmo’s Vision

New jazz and exhibition spaces, and an inaugural show curated by Jason Moran, feature the trumpeter’s “wonderful world” in full, collaged onto the walls.

By Melena Ryzik