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

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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 »

Op-ed: Astoria is doing just fine, the thriving restaurant scene

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Neil Herdan There is no doubt these are very challenging times for Astoria businesses. The cost of many essentials, such as spare parts and food products, has increased. Conversely, labor costs, labor shortages, energy bills, and property insurance have skyrocketed. Some businesses, such as Retro on Broadway, lost their leases. Others,… Read more »