Sept. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Western Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has partnered with Bronx Senator Gustavo Rivera to introduce legislation to eliminate the cost of asthma inhalers for those with insurance. Many patients are currently expected to share the cost of an inhaler with their provider through a deductible or copayment. If passed,… Read more »
Sep. 12, 2024 By Sadie Brown U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is calling for the passage of a bill that would make it easier for the victims of nonconsensual AI porn to sue the publishers, distributors and consumers of fake X-rated images and videos. Ocasio-Cortez, along with Democratic Women’s Caucus Policy Co-Chair Ayanna Pressley, held…
Sept. 5, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Popular Astoria pet store Tom’s Pet Supply will close its doors in December after more than five years on Broadway. The store, opened by Tom Odermatt at 21-11 Broadway, has provided a wide range of pet supplies since opening in 2019, including products for dogs, cats, fish and reptiles…. Read more »
Sep. 4, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_80078" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for these suspects for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Woodside last Tuesday morning. NYPD[/caption]
Sept. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry
Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Astoria residents have been raising concerns for over a year about two cars infested with black soldier flies parked along Shore Boulevard. The vehicles, a Honda Odyssey and a Nissan Rogue, have been emitting a strong odor of rotting food, prompting numerous calls to 311 and 911 about potential… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will host New York’s first-ever Korea Fest this Sunday, bringing more than 20 food vendors to the performing arts venue. The inaugural Korea Fest will take place from 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A week before NYC students head back to the classroom, elected officials wrapped up their backpack giveaways to support families in their districts. On Thursday evening, students had the chance to choose from over 1,000 backpacks laid out on several tables along the 34th… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_79767" align="aligncenter" width="680"] The FDNY fought a barge fire on Newtown Creek on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in the Blissville section of Long Island City. FDNY[/caption]
Aug. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry
Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Sarah Jessica Parker quietly made her way down 24th Avenue in Astoria while filming the third season of the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That…” last Friday afternoon. Few witnessed her iconic Carrie Bradshaw persona walking inside a local clothing store as crew members and drones… Read more »
Aug. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for three units in a 5-story residential building at 14-09 31st Ave. in Astoria. There are a total of seven residences in the building, with four being at market rate. The remaining three units have been set aside for those earning… Read more »