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Golden Festival

Highlights from last weekend’s 40th annual Golden Festival

By Jessica Militello

Northwell Health celebrated the facility's opening on January 15. Photo via Northwell Health.

News

Northwell Health opens new primary and specialty care center for women in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

dessert

Things to Do

The best spots for a dessert date night in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

galentine's

Things to Do

The ultimate Galentine’s Day guide to celebrating in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

Former Astoria resident Joe Velasquez was indicted by a grand jury on Jan. 13 for the cold case murder of this still unidentified woman at the old Turf Motel 27 years after her body was discovered stuffed in a mattress box in Room 119.

Former Astoria resident indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA

By Bill Parry

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.

Politics

Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien

balkan culture

Things to Do

Balkan culture takes center stage at the 40th annual Golden Festival in Astoria

By Jessica Militello

Queens will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events.

Things to Do

Meaningful MLK Day events for all ages scheduled across Queens

By Jessica Militello

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Teen busted for bringing loaded firearm to Long Island City High School in Astoria on Monday: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A disbarred attorney from Queens Village was sentenced to one to three years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from a church that operated out of this storefront near the Astoria Houses.

Disbarred Queens Village attorney sentenced for stealing more than $1 million from Astoria church: DA

By Bill Parry

dance astoria

Things to Do

Dance Astoria Winterfest returns to Bohemian Hall

By Jessica Militello

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

Assembly candidates outline vision for District 36 at Astoria forum

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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Things to Do

Popcorn & paws: Movie Sundays kick off at Chateau Le Woof in Astoria

By Jessica Militello

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Politics

Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

dry january

Things to Do

New year, no booze: How to master Dry January in Queens

By Jessica Militello

budget

Things to Do

Free and budget-friendly ways to beat the winter blues in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Diana Moreno has secured the Queens Democratic Party's nomination ahead of a special election next month. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno Campaign.

Politics

Queens Democratic Party nominates Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in AD36

By Shane O’Brien

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Fitness & Wellness

Astoria esthetician breaks down LED mask hype

By Jessica Militello

The Yoga Room

Fitness & Wellness

Stretch, restore and connect: Winter wellness at The Yoga Room in Astoria

By Jessica Militello

health

News

Healthy eating on a budget: Simple meal swaps for a better you

By Jessica Militello

apps

Things to Do

Apps to help you stay focused and productive in 2026

By Jessica Militello

Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly slashing a young man in the face in what is believed to be an unprovoked attack on Steinway Street in Astoria.

Alleged Steinway Street slasher sought in unprovoked attack: NYPD

By Bill Parry

western queens

Things to Do

Your guide to trying something new in western Queens in 2026

By Jessica Militello

astoria

Things to Do

New year, new flavors: The latest dining additions to Astoria and LIC

By Jessica Militello

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Rev. Al Sharpton stands with striking nurses in Upper Manhattan on MLK Day, Jan. 19.

MLK Day: Striking nurses get boost of support from Reverend Al Sharpton stands in Upper Manhattan

The Madison Square Garden jumbotron lit up in rainbow colors during Knicks' Pride Night in 2020.

Knicks set to host Pride Night at Madison Square Garden Jan. 27

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