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East Elmhurst 7-Eleven store sells winning Take 5 ticket in Sunday drawing

Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 11, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The New York Lottery announced Sunday that one lucky ticket holder has won the top prize of $34,832.50 in the Feb. 8 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #32127B, located at 87-16 Astoria Blvd. in East… Read more »

Long Island City couple launches local gym equipment repair service for Queens

Elvis Rodricks and Harshi Patel, who launched A.E.S. Fitness in Long Island City. Photo: Harshi Patel

Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City couple has launched a new gym equipment repair and maintenance company, offering residential and commercial gyms throughout Queens an opportunity to make speedy repairs to malfunctioning equipment. Husband and wife Elvis Rodricks and Harshi Patel, who have lived in Long… Read more »

Suspect sought in violent subway stabbing at Steinway Street station in Astoria

Feb. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 5, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki  Transit police in Queens are searching for the suspect involved in a violent subway stabbing during an argument on Friday, Jan. 31. The NYPD released images on Tuesday night of the assailant, who is sought in connection with the attack at the Steinway… Read more »

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 sobrien 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… 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 sobrien 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… Read more »