Gem Pawnbrokers opens

Gem Pawnbrokers, located at 22-01 31st Street in Astoria, officially opened its doors on Saturday, November 15 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. For more information on hours or services, call 718-721-0058. Pictured at the event are William Avila, Solitaire Chase, Mollie Boyle, Terry Evangelatos, Mary Dunnbar, Fabian Foster, Gail Gavin, Eileen Kaminsky, Kenneth Conn, Cheryl Underwood, Michelle Lopez, Rosario Palermo, Concetta Palermo, and Derrick Davis