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- 1Chip City Cookies abruptly closes days after ex-CEO lawsuit●Astoria-born Chip City announces sudden closure days after former CEO sues https://gothamist.com/news/astoria-born-chip-
Chip City, the cookie chain founded in Astoria, Queens, has announced it is suddenly closing, just days after its former chief executive filed a lawsuit against the company. The New York-based chain, which grew from a neighborhood bakery into a multi-state brand, did not detail all locations affected. The timing of the closure, coming immediately after the legal action, has drawn attention from New Yorkers and food business watchers.
- 2Brazilian Americans in Astoria watch election closely●High stakes # Brazilian election tomorrow. What's the view from # Brazilian American community of # Astoria , home to #
Brazil votes in a high-stakes election, with the race between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva drawing intense attention. In New York's Astoria, home to a large Brazilian American community and to politician Zohran Mamdani, residents are following the outcome closely, with many viewing it as a pivotal moment for Brazil's democratic future.
- 3Downtown Astoria business owner frustrated over undelivered mail▼Downtown Astoria business owner: ‘I just want my mail’
A business owner in downtown Astoria, Oregon, says she is not receiving her mail and voiced her frustration publicly, saying 'I just want my mail.' The complaint highlights ongoing postal delivery problems affecting downtown businesses, which rely on the mail for invoices, payments and correspondence. Other local merchants and residents have raised similar concerns about inconsistent or delayed delivery in the area.