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Astoria Characters: The Guy Behind Rosario's
Nov 28, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Rosario’s is at 22-55 31st St. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling What with the world in its current state of uncertainty, it’s the little things that we count on for com...
Astoria Characters: The Woman Who Wants It All
Nov 21, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling DeeAnne’s the board president of the Greater Astoria Historical Society. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling “I’m interested in everything,” declares DeeAnne P. Gorman , t...
Homemade toys for cats: Simple things for your cats.
Nov 21, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
It can occasionally be difficult to keep your cat active. Luckily, you can tap into their natural instinct to chase and playwith. Cats toys help keep them active, but there's no requirement to brea...
10% discount on dental implants, and all restorations services for new patients
Nov 20, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 309 309 recommendations | email to a friend
Gentle Dental is an advanced, state-of-the-art dental clinic that offers top-quality, personalized dental services in Queens, NY. Our professional and experienced team of leading dentists is able t...
Invisalign Teen
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What Is Invisalign Teen? Invisalign Teen uses the same comfortable Invisalign aligners, and which are made from clear, BPA-free plastic. They are specifically designed to be easy to insert and remo...
Astoria Characters: The Tamale Team
Nov 14, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Concepción checking on the tamales. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling When Concepción Gonzalez lifts the lid off the enormous pot, steam fills her tiny kitchen, misting ...
Esophageal Disorders
Nov 12, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 397 397 recommendations | email to a friend
Esophagus function The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth into the stomach. The wall of the esophagus is composted of layers of muscle that propel food to the stomac...
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Cosmetic Foot Surgery
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Cosmetic foot surgery procedures are done to reconstruct deformities from birth or due to injury. Surgery also minimizes scars and improves the cushioning on your feet. While cosmetic surgery for f...
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
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Rhinoplasty , commonly referred to as a nose job, is deemed to be one of the most challenging plastic procedures. Exceptional surgical skills coupled with meticulous planning and execution are pre-...

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Rosario opened the deli in 1986.
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ASTORIA CHARACTERS
Dec 04, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Advocates share concerns with Newtown Creek bulkhead project
Call for public access, environmental benefits to waterfront
Dec 03, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilman Moya and Iconic Sports Lab hosted the third annual Iconic Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Local pol, groups distribute meals for Thanksgiving
Leading up to Thanksgiving, Councilman Francisco Moya and several organizations partnered to distribute turkeys and hot meals to his constituents. On November 22, Moya teamed up with Iconic Sports ...
Dec 03, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The affordable housing lottery for 185 units at 52-41 Center Boulevard has been extended to December 9. Credit: TF Cornerstone
Housing lottery for Hunter’s Point South building extended
The affordable housing lottery for a new building at 52-41 Center Boulevard in Hunter’s Point South has been extended to December 9. Last week, TF Cornerstone, along with the Department of Housing ...
Dec 03, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community Capacity Development handed out 200 meals and PPE to Queensbridge residents.
Queensbridge group distributes meals before Thanksgiving
On the afternoon before Thanksgiving, a local organization providing services in the Queensbridge community distributed 200 free meals to NYCHA residents. In front of their office at 10-31 41st Ave...
Dec 01, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Yuka Yamashita, left, and Veronique Verscheure, second to the right, presents a check to Jaime-Faye Bean, second to the left, and Andy Rodriguez, center, executive director of the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens.
New York Life Foundation awards grant to nonprofit
In February, New York Life launched a new campaign called “Love Takes Action” to mark the insurance company’s 175th anniversary. The year-long campaign kicked off with a 60-second Super Bowl ad cal...
Nov 27, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilman Costa Constantinides endorsed Comptroller Scott Stringer for mayor.
Constantinides endorses Stringer for mayor
Councilman to serve as senior climate change adviser
Nov 25, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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Flanked by supporters, Shekar Krishnan launched his bid for City Council last week.
Community leader, attorney launches bid for City Council
Krishnan seeks to represent Jackson Heights, Elmhurst
Nov 25, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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Five tenants from the 16-unit building in Astoria are taking the landlord to housing court.
Astoria tenants take landlord to court over repair issues
Renters suffer without heat, consistent hot water for months
Nov 25, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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The new sanitation garage will be located at 19th Avenue and 37th Street in northern Astoria.
Council committee green lights new sanitation garage
City to clean up Luyster Creek, promises affordable housing
Nov 24, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Airport workers rallied at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving. (Photo: 32BJ SEIU)
Airport workers rally for Healthy Terminals Act
Ahead of Thanksgiving, hundreds of airport workers and elected officials rallied at LaGuardia Airport to urge Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign the Healthy Terminals Act. Passed by the state legislatur...
Nov 24, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Elmhurst Hospital team applauds the $5.4 million investment from the borough president’s office. (Photo: Borough President’s Office)
BP funds cancer treatment tech at Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst Hospital will soon have new state-of-the-art technology for its oncology unit. Last week, Acting Borough President Sharon Lee announced a $5.4 million allocation to the hospital to purchas...
Nov 20, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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Concepción and her daughter Teresita.
The Tamale Team
When Concepción Gonzalez lifts the lid off the enormous pot, steam fills her tiny kitchen, misting her eyeglasses and the window. As she does every weekend, she’s making tamales, a humble task she ...
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Despina Anastasiou was named the 2020 Future Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Girl Scouts honor 2020 ‘Future Woman of Distinction’
Despina Anastasiou from Astoria was honored last week by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York as the “2020 Future Woman of Distinction.” The 17-year-old was recognized along with eight women leaders...
Nov 20, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
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The water feature has two signature shows that showcase iconic arts and culture, as well as monuments throughout the city.
Port Authority unveils new water feature in Terminal B
Lights, projection and audio create shows highlighting New York
Nov 18, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 46 46 recommendations | email to a friend
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