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James Turano, Broker receives award from Senator Addabbo
Sep 28, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 86 86 recommendations | email to a friend
Rightly deserved for being a businessman in the Community for over 41 years and giving back to the Community fourfold.  A Vietnam Veteran, past President of the Middle Village Kiwanis club, past Pr...
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Let’s Explore Billie Eilish Nude Pictures, Paige Vanzant Nude Photos, Vida Guerra Nude Photographs, Daisy Ridley Nude Images and Hayley Atwell Nude Videos Now !!! When it comes to getting naked in ...
Astoria Characters: The Scout Who Set Up the Little Free Pantry
Sep 26, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Lucas is a member of Troop 65. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Lucas McGarvey is standing on the sidewalk stocking the Little Free Pantry, something he does at least o...
Culture of Germany
Sep 21, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
People in Germany speak the German language. The linguistic diversity of Germany is vaguely diverse according to a fractionalization scale which for Germany is 0.1642. The followers of Christianity...
Astoria Characters: The Visual Artist Who's Eyeing His New Life
Sep 19, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Ahmed’s a visual artist. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Sitting on the stoop sipping coffee, Ahmed El Shaer can’t help but marvel at his good fortune. A visual artist...
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 foot surgery ...
Graston Physical Therapy
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GRASTON TECHNIQUE FOR SPRAIN OR STRAIN Many types of physical therapy treatments either help you heal from recent injuries or work to prevent injuries from happening at all. They often focus on you...
Astoria Characters: The Woman Who Comes To the Rescue
Sep 14, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Julie is the founder of Immigrant Families Together. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Julie Schwietert doesn’t look like a superhero. For one thing, she’s not wearing a...
Porcelain Crowns
Sep 11, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 3430 3430 recommendations | email to a friend
Porcelain crowns for your teeth look natural and function just like your own teeth. A porcelain crown costs a little more than an acrylic crown, but it also lasts a lot longer. How long do porcelai...
Astoria Characters: The Pup and the Pandemic
Sep 06, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Zora The Wonder Dog. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling While Zora’s tail wagged like a hummingbird’s wings, the puppy got into play pose. I watched in wonder – and shock...

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A coalition of business leaders and unions gives their thumbs of approval for the AirTrain project.
FAA hears testimonies on proposed LGA AirTrain
Port Authority director ‘committed to finishing’ the project
Sep 29, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney convened with environmental advocates and community groups at Hunter’s Point South Park.
Pol releases report on health effects of climate action
Introduces series of bills in Congress during Climate Week
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Pro-police, BLM demonstrators stage dueling protests
On Saturday afternoon, dozens of Black Lives Matter demonstrators hosted a counter-protest in front of the 114th Precinct in Astoria in response to a pro-police rally at the same location. The poli...
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Dozens of renters marched in Jackson Heights to bring attention to the MCI program.
Tenant groups march to abolish MCI program
State lawmakers hope to accomplish feat in 2021
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Affordable housing lottery launched for new LIC building
TF Cornerstone bringing 185 affordable units to area
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Dozens of renters marched in Jackson Heights to bring attention to the MCI program.
Tenant groups march to abolish MCI program
State lawmakers hope to accomplish feat in 2021
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Councilman Costa Constantinides called on the city to finish projects slated for the peninsula.
Groups celebrate Climate Week with food distribution
To celebrate the end of Climate Week, Urban Upbound, lawmakers and local organizations participated in a food distribution event at the Astoria Houses. Urban Upbound, a local group that serves the ...
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Julie is the founder of Immigrant Families Together.
The Woman Who Comes To the Rescue
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Lawmakers and small businesses are pushing for legislation to establish a “recovery lease” program.
Lawmakers rally for COVID-19 recovery leases
Legislators and small business owners are drumming up support for legislation that would incentivize commercial landlords to renegotiate leases and offer more affordable rents. Last week, lawmakers...
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Pol wants to decriminalize petty ped offense
A local lawmaker wants to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. Last week, Councilman Costa Constantinides unveiled legislation that would remove criminal or civil penalties for crossing in th...
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Zohran Mamdani worked on or volunteered in four political campaigns, all losses, before winning his own race.
Astoria’s newest rep reflects on journey to Assembly
Mamdani discusses socialism, family history, focus in Albany
Sep 22, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ahmed’s a visual artist.
The Visual Artist Eyeing His New Life
Sitting on the stoop sipping coffee, Ahmed El Shaer can’t help but marvel at his good fortune. A visual artist, he’s just moved into a new apartment that has a backyard and enough space for him to ...
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Call for NYCHA to convert lot into garden
A federal lawmaker is calling on NYCHA to convert an empty lot by the Queensbridge Houses into a community garden. Earlier this month, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney wrote a letter to NYCHA Chair Gr...
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Rick White, owner of Astoria Bier & Cheese, wants insurance companies to pay out business interruption claims.
Small businesses demand more help from government
Rally for commercial rent relief, reopening indoor dining
Sep 16, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 77 77 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tiffany Caban officially announced her bid for City Council at Katch Astoria.
Caban announces run for City Council
Former DA candidate endorsed by prominent pols
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