Gina Conteh
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United States
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This Irish sports bar in Woodside is focused serving the community
Padraic “Patrick” Sheridan offers Irish hospitality and traditional American-style eats at his sports bar in Woodside. Sheridan said his dreams were fulfilled in September of 2014 when opening The Brewery Bar and Kitchen — located at 49-18 30th Ave. in Woodside — after being in the restaurant business his entire life. After owning a restaurant … → Read More
SEE IT: Two manhole explosions on a Middle Village street are caught on video
A Facebook video captures two manhole explosions that occurred in Middle Village on Tuesday morning. The video, taken by Vincent Dionisi and posted to the Juniper Park Civic Association‘s Facebook page, shows firefighters on the scene as smoke and flames emerge from the sewer and an open manhole located in front of a crosswalk on the … → Read More
Tealicious Inc. opens T-Studio event space in Astoria
Astoria catering and event company Tealicious Inc. has a new home: T-Studio, an event space at 38-01 23rd Ave., and the Merendino sisters are ready to introduce even more people in their hometown to their extensive knowledge of tea. Tealicious Inc. specializes in afternoon tea, high tea and cocktail parties for events such as bridal … → Read More
NYC Pet Nanny brings one-on-one dog walking and other pet services to western Queens
Meet Alexia Vullis: the Astoria-born business owner whose love for furry friends is what keeps her and her business running (and walking). NYC Pet Nanny is a quality dog walking and cat sitting service based in Astoria. The business offers dog walking in Astoria and parts of Long Island City and cat sitting in Astoria, … → Read More
From Syria bombing to Queens air traffic, Suozzi reflects on a 'sobering' first 100 days in Congress
Thursday, April 13, marks Congressman Tom Suozzi‘s hundredth day in office, and he says the experience thus far has been “sobering and humbling.” Suozzi made the remark during a conference call with local reporters last Friday, April 7. The former Nassau County executive, who was elected last November to succeed Steve Israel in the Third … → Read More
Helen Marshall remembered at Queens Borough Hall atrium named in her honor
Those impacted by the spirit of Helen M. Marshall gathered on Sunday to honor the former borough president’s life at the cultural center named in her honor at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. Marshall died earlier this month at the age of 87. She served three terms as the first African-American and second woman to … → Read More
Young author from Laurelton is just 8 years old, but he's already published 2 books
At just 8 years old, Chae Blount of Laurelton collected the lessons he’s learned from life and published two guidebooks for kids just like him. Chae developed advanced reading skills at a very young age, according to his mother, Dianna Blount. She said that he started reading at just 9 months old. Dianna knew her … → Read More
At Little Neck rally, community leaders urge Queens residents to stand up against hate
Troubled Queens residents and Jewish community leaders gathered at the Samuel Field YMCA in Little Neck on Friday, March 10, to address the ongoing rise in anti-Semitic threats and bias crimes in New York and across the country. According to a recent study of crimes in New York, hate crimes against Jewish communities have risen … → Read More