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Spike in overturned vehicle accidents raises street safety concerns in Astoria

Photo of a flipped car on 38th Street near Astoria Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 15. Photo: kaffeinatedunicorn Reddit

Dec. 26, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  Astoria is seeing a rise in overturned vehicle accidents, with two separate incidents reported this month. These bring the total number of such accidents in the neighborhood to at least six in the past year, highlighting potential roadway safety issues in the area. A… Read more »

Woodside deli sells $50K Powerball ticket just days before Christmas

Dec. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A Woodside resident has an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season after the New York Lottery announced a $50,000 third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold at Mars Deli Inc., located at 44-06 48th Ave., for the Dec. 23 drawing. The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no one won… Read more »

‘365 days too long’: Tenants rally for action on Sunnyside fire-damaged building

Residents gather at 43-09 47th Ave. to commemorate one-year anniversary of five-alarm fire. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Dec. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Displaced tenants, elected officials and community advocates gathered at a Sunnyside residential building destroyed by fire last December to mark the one-year anniversary of the five-alarm fire that left hundreds displaced from their homes. The five-alarm fire broke out at 43-09 47th Ave. at around noon on Dec. 20… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College offers tuition-free program for immigrant nurses to join NYC healthcare workforce

Photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

Dec. 20, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College is inviting internationally-trained nurses living in New York City to apply for the NYC Welcome Back Center, a tuition-free program that helps nurses transition into the US healthcare sector as Registered Nurses. The program, which is open to New York State… Read more »

Astoria’s Off the Hook marks 12 years with fresh seafood and holiday specials

Dec. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 19, 2024 By Jessica Militello With the colder months officially here, Off the Hook in Astoria offers the perfect cozy spot to enjoy a range of delicious dishes, from fresh seafood to meat and vegetarian options. During the holiday season, the restaurant introduces new winter menu items while… Read more »

Exhibition at LIC’s Material for the Arts delves into objects and their human connections

"some part of me lived here before” by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on view at Materials for the Arts. Photo courtesy of Erin Baiano.

Dec. 19, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An exhibition by celebrated artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya exploring objects and their connection to human existence will remain on display at Material for the Arts in Long Island City until next month. Phingbodhipakkiya’s new solo exhibition, “Some Part of Me Lived Here,” opened on Oct…. Read more »

Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon in Long Island City honors inspiring women of Queens

Dec. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 17, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team The Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon celebrated outstanding women leaders in Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 10, honoring their achievements across business, community advocacy, and leadership. Hosted by the event founders, Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young and restaurateur Gianna… Read more »