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Rana Abdelhamid, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a debate ahead of the Feb. 3 special election. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Queens D36 Assembly candidates hold final debate ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

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Real Estate

Construction completed on Astoria Point, 68-unit residential building

By Ethan Marshall

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Female suspect wanted for strangling another woman in random assault at an Astoria subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Rana Abdelhamid at a District 36 election forum earlier in January. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

Rana Abdelhamid touts immigrant protections, small business focus ahead of Assembly District 36 special election

By Shane O’Brien

western queens

Things to Do

A world of flavor: Romantic dining spots to visit for Valentine’s Day in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

nyc restaurant week

Things to Do

Where to eat in Queens for NYC Restaurant Week 2026

By Jessica Militello

Diana Moreno has picked up the Queens Democratic Party nomination in the race to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno campaign.

Politics

Diana Moreno outlines vision for Assembly District 36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez hosted a re-election kickoff on Friday night. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

News

Kristen Gonzalez holds re-election kickoff party at Astoria’s Pig Beach BBQ

By Shane O’Brien

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Things to Do

Can local chef Matt Abdoo Beat Bobby Flay? Join the watch party at Pig Beach

By Jessica Militello

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

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Things to Do

The best spots for a dessert date night in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

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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

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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

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