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Velázquez blasts Trump, Musk, and ‘unfit agency heads’ in powerful speech at Sunnyside

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez during a speech at Sunnyside Community Services on Saturday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Feb. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez delivered a powerful message at Sunnyside Community Services on Saturday, accusing President Donald Trump of “preying upon the most vulnerable” in society. Speaking at the ceremonial inauguration of Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Velázquez urged New Yorkers to “fight back” against the Trump administration and called… Read more »

Democratic Socialist Claire Valdez celebrates inauguration with local leaders in Sunnyside

Assembly Member Claire Valdez is "sworn in" by UAW representative Brandon Mancilla. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Feb. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Assembly Member Claire Valdez hosted a local inauguration in Sunnyside Saturday afternoon after taking office in Albany at the beginning of last month. The event celebrated the efforts of local campaigners and a victory for democratic socialism in Assembly District 37. A large number of elected officials, including New York… Read more »

Elderly woman sought for slashing man inside Astoria house of worship: NYPD

Jan. 31, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_88359" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly slashed a man across his face when he asked her to leave his church in Astoria. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry

Planet Fitness opens at Big Six Towers, bringing new fitness options to Woodside

Planet Fitness Woodside staff, Assembly Member Steven Raga and VBGCQ CEO Costa Constantinides cut the ribbon at the new Woodside location. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Global fitness franchise Planet Fitness celebrated the grand opening of its new Woodside location Wednesday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing its arrival in the neighborhood with a variety of special offers for the new year. The gym opened before Christmas in the Big Six Towers co-operative complex at… Read more »

Future of DOE building in LIC: City seeks redevelopment ideas for 44-36 Vernon Blvd.

Jan. 30, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  The future of 44-36 Vernon Blvd., a 672,000-square-foot Department of Education building in Long Island City, is taking a significant step forward as the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) plans to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) on behalf of… Read more »

Astoria native brings a personal touch to luxury condo developments

Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »