Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined advocates and fellow legislators at a rally urging the passage of legislation to combat SNAP fraud by creating a victims’ compensation fund and transitioning New York State to chip-enabled EBT cards. González-Rojas, who represents New York’s 34th District—including Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside—has long advocated for… Read more »
Feb. 18, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_89345" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect, who has broken into nail salons in Astoria and Dutch Kills in addition to other commercial establishments in Brooklyn and Manhattan in recent months. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry
Feb. 17, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria residents have rallied to save a local shoe repair store that has served the neighborhood for over 90 years after the store suffered extensive damage during a fire last Thursday. Hong’s Shoe Repair, located at 22-60 31st St., suffered severe damage during the… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_89305" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly snatching a handbag from an F train rider and then escaping onto the tracks at the Northern Boulevard subway station. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry
Feb. 17, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams held an older adult town hall at Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) on Wednesday as part of a city-wide series facilitating older adult conversations with the mayor. The event, which took place at SCS’s headquarters at 43-31 39th St. on Feb. 12,… Read more »
Feb. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
[caption id="attachment_137744841" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A teenager was fatally stabbed near the McDonald’s on Queens Boulevard and 38th Street in Sunnyside, Queens on Feb. 14, 2025.Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Feb 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Rob Pozarycki
Feb. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Families in Queens looking to reclaim their living space—and their peace of mind—now have a new resource to turn to. Astoria resident Tyler Moore, better known as “Tidy Dad,” has released his debut book, Tidy Up Your Life, a guide designed to help… Read more »
Feb. 13, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_29432" align="aligncenter" width="700"] An FDNY EMT was indicted for the fatal shooting of a Rosedale man during a robbery in Astoria in April 2021.File Photo: Michael Dorgan, Queens Post[/caption]
Feb. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry
Feb. 13, 2025 By bparry Feb. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry A married couple from Sunnyside was sentenced in Queens Supreme Court on Thursday to 14 years in prison for attempted murder in a brutal assault of a neighbor over a parking spot in March 2023. Aruto Cuevas, 32, and Daisy Barrera, 28, of 48th… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Queens Post Advertising Partner Queens residents are gaining enhanced access to premium banking services as Bethpage Federal Credit Union continues its expansion across the borough. With three branches opened, Bethpage is strengthening its commitment to serving Queens’ diverse communities ahead of its upcoming rebranding and… Read more »