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Advocates push for continued crackdown on prostitution hotspots in Jackson Heights

Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Several community advocates gathered in Jackson Heights Tuesday afternoon to demand answers from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch regarding 14 alleged brothels and sex worker hotspots along Roosevelt Avenue. Ramon Ramirez-Baez, president of the Let’s Improve Roosevelt Ave. coalition, former Council Member Hiram Monserrate,… Read more »

Astoria welcomes Gaming City: Where virtual reality meets arcade classics

Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 3, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Are you ready to play? A new interactive gaming center and arcade is set to open in Astoria next week, featuring a number of state-of-the-art 4 and 5D arcade games. Gaming City is scheduled to open its doors at 36-10 31st St. by Friday,… Read more »

Woman fatally struck in Thursday morning collision with MTA bus in Astoria

Jan. 2, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A woman has died after being struck by an MTA bus at the intersection of 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria on Thursday, Jan. 2. The woman, who was approximately 50-60 years of age, was struck while crossing southbound on Ditmars Boulevard and 31st… Read more »

Rise Light & Power gives back to Queens with fourth annual holiday toy giveaway

Dec. 30, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 30, 2024 By Colum Motherway Rise Light & Power, the owners and operators of the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City, hosted their fourth annual toy giveaway on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of their Renewable Ravenswood initiative to support the Queens community. Rise donated over 2,000 toys… Read more »

Man hospitalized after pepper spray attack in Woodside on Friday the 13th: NYPD

Dec. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a heavy-set suspect who assaulted a 48-year-old man in Woodside on Friday the 13th. The victim and his assailant began arguing just before 4:45 p.m. near the intersection of Northern Boulevard and 61st Street when the perpetrator sprayed him… Read more »

From resolutions to reflections: Tips for a fresh start this New Year

Dec. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres  The week between Christmas and New Year’s offers the perfect opportunity for reflection, renewal, and planning for the year ahead. As 2025 approaches, this transitional period is an ideal time to set meaningful goals, embrace fresh opportunities, and strengthen connections within your community…. Read more »