Author: Czarinna Andres

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Op-ed | New York’s afterschool crisis: Restore the programs families rely on

March 27, 2025 By Christopher Hanway Every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., thousands of working parents across New York City face the same urgent question: who will watch my child before I get home? For years, the answer was simple: a trusted afterschool program where children could learn, build friendships and stay safe… Read more »

Lucky East Elmhurst 7-Eleven sells another top-prize TAKE 5 ticket

March 25, 2025 By Queens Post News team For the second time in just over a month, a top-prize New York Lottery TAKE 5 ticket was sold at the same East Elmhurst convenience store. A lucky player won $8,510.50 in the March 24 midday drawing with a ticket purchased at 7-Eleven #32127B, located at 87-16… Read more »

Photos: Ramadan Queens Night Market returns to Astoria for second year

March 19, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel The Ramadan Queens Night Market returned to Steinway Street in Astoria on March 17, drawing hundreds of attendees for an evening of food, culture, and community. Dubbed “Little Egypt,” the neighborhood served as the backdrop for the celebration, which featured 42 vendors—double the number from its inaugural event last… Read more »

Astoria’s oldest Irish bar, Cronin & Phelan’s, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with tradition and community

March 18, 2025 By Abby Gibson  This St. Patrick’s Day, Cronin & Phelan’s, Astoria’s oldest bar, celebrated its deep-rooted Irish heritage with pride at its 38-14 Broadway location. Serving traditional Irish dishes since 1902, the beloved pub drew a lively crowd of regulars and newcomers alike, marking one of its busiest and most festive days… Read more »

Dead dolphin washes up in Astoria, marine conservationists investigate

Feb. 28, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A deceased dolphin washed up on the shore in Astoria on Friday morning, weeks after a pair of the marine mammals were first spotted in the East River. The animal was spotted on the beach at Hallett’s Cove, near the Astoria ferry landing, early on Feb. 28. By about… Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association responds to op-ed about local business climate

Feb. 14, 2025 Dear Editor,   In the “Op-ed: Astoria is doing just fine, the thriving restaurant scene,” Neil Herdan wrongly claims that the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association compiled a misleading chart of 50 closed businesses” at our Nov. 13 public meeting. This mischaracterization requires correction.  As a preliminary matter, Mr. Herdan inaccurately… Read more »

Astoria’s ‘Tidy Dad’ helps families clean up the clutter, one page at a time

Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Families in Queens looking to reclaim their living space—and their peace of mind—now have a new resource to turn to. Astoria resident Tyler Moore, better known as “Tidy Dad,” has released his debut book, Tidy Up Your Life, a guide designed to help busy New Yorkers transform their cluttered… Read more »

East Elmhurst 7-Eleven store sells winning Take 5 ticket in Sunday drawing

Feb. 11, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The New York Lottery announced Sunday that one lucky ticket holder has won the top prize of $34,832.50 in the Feb. 8 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #32127B, located at 87-16 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst. TAKE 5 is a New… Read more »