Veterans of Iraq War transition to union careers in Long Island City
Photo courtesy Helmets to Hardhats Astoria’s Louis Gonzalez learns a new trade as part of the Steamfitters Local 638’s apprenticeship program after serving in the Iraq War. By Bill Parry TimesLedger Newspapers Subscribe Get our stories in your inbox, free. Like TimesLedger on Facebook. Two Iraq War veterans in western Queens have found post-military careers […]
Long Island City Brewery to Offer Farm-Fresh Produce and Groceries
Rockaway Brewing Company is partnering with Farmigo to offer weekly farm products at their space. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Paul DeBenedetto LONG ISLAND CITY — How about some local veggies with your local brew? Rockaway Brewing Company will start offering more than just beers to the neighborhood this week — it’ll be a pick-up point for […]