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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 »

Long Island City couple launches local gym equipment repair service for Queens

Elvis Rodricks and Harshi Patel, who launched A.E.S. Fitness in Long Island City. Photo: Harshi Patel

Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City couple has launched a new gym equipment repair and maintenance company, offering residential and commercial gyms throughout Queens an opportunity to make speedy repairs to malfunctioning equipment. Husband and wife Elvis Rodricks and Harshi Patel, who have lived in Long… Read more »

Op-ed | Neighborhood rezoning: A better path for Astoria

Feb. 4, 2025 By Richard Khuzami In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City, the need for thoughtful urban planning has never been more critical. As we look to the future, it’s clear that neighborhood rezoning offers a more comprehensive and beneficial approach compared to individual rezoning requests for specific projects. Locally, in Community District… Read more »

Velázquez blasts Trump, Musk, and ‘unfit agency heads’ in powerful speech at Sunnyside

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez during a speech at Sunnyside Community Services on Saturday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Feb. 4, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez delivered a powerful message at Sunnyside Community Services on Saturday, accusing President Donald Trump of “preying upon the most vulnerable” in society. Speaking at the ceremonial inauguration of Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Velázquez urged New Yorkers to “fight back” against… Read more »