Aug. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of seniors celebrated the 90th anniversary of Social Security in Corona on Friday, Aug 1. AARP New York hosted the celebration at Corona Pizza, located at 51-23 108th St., where attendees enjoyed complimentary pizza slices as part of the organization’s “Slices of the Story” Pizza Pop-Up…
May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens seniors, defined as those at least 65 years of age, are finding it more difficult to stay afloat financially, compared to a decade ago, according to a report by the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), a nonprofit that works to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility and…
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 »