June 7, 2022 Sponsored Story A new product line that aims to make the upkeep of outdoor decking a thing of the past is available now at a Glendale construction supply company. The product line, called TimberTech, is a low maintenance and environmentally sustainable deck board that is a market leader in innovation, quality and… Read more »
Category: In the Spotlight
PODCAST: We Talk to Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist Who Will be Representing the 36th Assembly District in Astoria
Sept. 18, 2020 By Christian Murray We talk to Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist who will be representing the 36th Assembly District in Albany next year. Mamdani, 28, is an Astoria resident who won the Democratic primary against incumbent Aravella Simotas in June in what proved to be a very competitive race. He was the… Read more »
Podcast: Council Member Bob Holden Talks About Rising Crime, Homelessness and the Budget Hole
Sept. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Council Member Robert Holden, who represents the 30th Council District, considers himself to be a “common sense” elected official—something he says is in short supply among legislators in New York City. Holden, whose district includes Glendale, Middle Village and Maspeth, says that the progressive and socialist policies of Mayor… Read more »
PODCAST: We Speak to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, She Seeks Another Term in Congress
June 10, 2020 By Christian Murray The Democratic primary for the 14th Congressional District takes place June 23 and incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seeks another term. The congresswoman is running against former CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and community organizer Badrun Khan. We speak to Ocasio-Cortez about what she has been doing in congress and why she believes… Read more »
Podcast: Costa Constantinides and His Run to Be Queens Borough President
June 1, 2020 Staff Report Council Member Costa Constantinides, who represents Astoria and East Elmhurst, is running to be the next Queens Borough President. We spoke to Constantinides early last week, before the national outrage following the death of George Floyd took hold. The focus of the discussion was largely about the looming budget problems… Read more »
PODCAST: Small Business Owners and Landlords During COVID-19
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray The biggest issue for bars and restaurants right now is paying rent. We talk to Luca DiCiero, founder and CEO of the real estate firm NYSpace Finders in Astoria, about the challenges these businesses face and the willingness of landlords to negotiate with them. DiCiero has brought many business… Read more »
PODCAST: Interview with Tom Grech, President of the Queens Chamber of Commerce
May 2, 2020 By Christian Murray In upcoming months Queens residents will see for themselves the economic carnage COVID-19 has delivered to the borough’s small businesses. Store fronts will be empty; cherished restaurants will be gone; and neighborhood business owners who residents adored and could count on to sponsor local events will disappear. The number… Read more »
Laundromat with Modern Features and Focus on Water & Energy Conservation Opens in Jackson Heights
August 5, 2019, Sponsored Story Preventing water waste and promoting energy conservation is the focus of a new state-of-the-art laundromat that opened in Jackson Heights last month. Aquarelo Laundromat, located at 82-01 Northern Blvd, is the brainchild of Queens native David Velasquez and his brother Samuel. Their vision was to open an eco-friendly laundromat in… Read more »
Jackson Heights School to Host Open House Tomorrow to Mark Start of Catholic Schools Week
January 28, 2019, Sponsored Story A Jackson Heights Catholic school is hosting an open house tomorrow to kick off Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education that is observed nationally on the last week of January. Our Lady of Fatima School, located at 25-38 80th St., is opening its doors on Jan. 29… Read more »
Corona Native Expands Online Tax Preparation Business, Opens Long Island City Office
Staff Report
To many individuals, tax filings don’t just come once a year, so one Corona, Queens native is expanding the reach of his brand of online tax services to guide new and long-standing businesses and residents in Long Island City.…