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 »
Nov. 22, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The curtains are closing on a beloved performance venue after a decade as a neighborhood cornerstone. Q.E.D. Astoria owner and creative director Kambri Crews has announced that the popular arts venue will shutter permanently at the beginning of 2025. Crews opened Q.E.D. at 27-16 23rd… Read more »