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Honey Fitz opens in Astoria, blending Irish tradition with a modern vibe

Exterior of Honey Fitz at 30-09 Broadway. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 14, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new bar offering a modern take on the classic Irish pub has opened its doors on Broadway in the former location of Broadway Station Bar and Grill. Honey Fitz, a joint venture by Irish bartenders Sean Doran and Andy Collins and Jack Jones… Read more »

Op-ed | New York’s ground lease co-ops: Our families can’t wait any longer 

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Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang  Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…

German airline Condor joins elite roster of international carriers at JFK Terminal 6

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Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…

Mets and New York Blood Center hosting annual winter blood drive Jan. 15

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Jan. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets and New York Blood Center are partnering to host their annual winter blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Piazza Club at Citi Field. Those who come to donate blood for this drive, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will receive vouchers…

U.S. Rep Velázquez introduces bill to penalize landlords for income discrimination and warehousing practices

Jan. 10, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez has introduced a new bill aiming to protect tenants from “unscrupulous” landlords, creating new violations under federal law for discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income. The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025, the first bill introduced by Velázquez in… Read more »