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González-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Feb. 18, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined advocates and fellow legislators at a rally urging the passage of legislation to combat SNAP fraud by creating a victims’ compensation fund and transitioning New York State to chip-enabled EBT cards. González-Rojas, who represents New York’s 34th District—including Astoria, Corona, East… Read more »

Astoria rallies to save 90-year-old shoe repair shop after devastating fire

Hong's Shoe Repair suffered extensive damage in a blaze last Thursday. Photo Manuel Nunez

Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Astoria residents have rallied to save a local shoe repair store that has served the neighborhood for over 90 years after the store suffered extensive damage during a fire last Thursday. Hong’s Shoe Repair, located at 22-60 31st St., suffered severe damage during the blaze, which broke out early… Read more »

Sunnyside seniors press Mayor Adams on transit, homelessness during town hall

Feb. 17, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Mayor Eric Adams held an older adult town hall at Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) on Wednesday as part of a city-wide series facilitating older adult conversations with the mayor. The event, which took place at SCS’s headquarters at 43-31 39th St. on Feb. 12,… Read more »

14-year-old fatally stabbed near Sunnyside McDonald’s, suspect in custody: NYPD

Feb. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

[caption id="attachment_137744841" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A teenager was fatally stabbed near the McDonald’s on Queens Boulevard and 38th Street in Sunnyside, Queens on Feb. 14, 2025.Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Feb 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Rob Pozarycki

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 »

Matsunori Handroll Bar opens in Long Island City, offering hand-rolled sushi with a focus on quality and value

Photo: Matsunori

Feb. 14, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Japanese restaurant specializing in hand-rolled sushi has opened its doors in Long Island City. Matsunori Handroll Bar, which already operates a location in Boston, celebrated a soft opening at 27-05 Thompson Ave. on Sunday, Feb. 9, and is currently offering a limited… 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 »