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New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

'Sopranos' writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

The Sopranos character Johnny Sack was named after the owners of Sac's Place in Astoria.
The writers of The Sopranos frequently ate pizza and pasta from Sac's Place, and this influenced the naming of a key character. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

A Minor Earthquake Hit New York City. How Often Does That Happen?

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Astoria, Queens, causing buildings to shake and windows to rattle in Roosevelt Island.
No injuries or damages were reported and the earthquake was relatively close to the earth's surface. [ more ]
QNS.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter, DWI, for Astoria collision that killed his wife: DA - QNS.com

Details of a fatal crash in Astoria involving a drunk driver who fled the scene have emerged.
The driver, Rey Perez, was unlicensed and faced charges including manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter. [ more ]
Eater NY
3 months ago
NYC food

Tech-Backed Sliding Scale Restaurant Shutters Seven Locations

Jujube Tree, a vegan restaurant in Astoria, closed after nine years
Oddly Enough, a queer cocktail bar in Bed-Stuy, closed for good [ more ]
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