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editorial
Title: Krispy Kreme opens fi rst Queens location in
Astoria
Summary: Krispy Kreme opened its fi rst location in
Queens, located at 22-02 31st St. in Astoria. The new
location is the 11th location in New York City. The store
off ers dozens of sweet treats via in-shop ordering,
mobile order pickup and delivery.
Reach: 10,998 (11/1/2021)
Back in action
News that Queens Th eatre is
opening its doors for in-person
programming once again is music
to our ears.
During the COVID-19 pandemic,
one of the hardest-hit industries
getting vaccinated is simply irresponsible.
We understand that
there are some who cannot get
the vaccine due to medical issues
— this editorial is not directed
toward them, rather to the people
who seem not to care about the
health of those around them. If
you won’t get the shot for yourself,
get it for your neighbors, friends
and family members.
No, the vaccine isn’t 100% eff ective
— but the many variations
have proven to lessen the symptoms
of COVID-19. Simply put,
the COVID-19 vaccinations are
keeping people alive, and that’s
what matters.
Perhaps the city can get involved
and help the arts venues by off ering
incentives to help local arts
venues bounce back — perhaps by
covering the cost of free tickets?
Th e arts industry is such a vital
part of our culture here in Queens,
the “World’s Borough,” where we
have theaters and productions that
cater to so many vibrant cultures.
We should be doing everything in
our power to help support the arts.
And right now, that means getting
vaccinated so we can head out and
support our local venues.
THE QUEENS
has been the arts. Queens
Th eatre and other venues like it
were forced to immediately shut
their doors at the onset of the
pandemic. Several of these venues
have yet to reopen. Some have
permanently closed, while others
are just getting back to business
— but it’s defi nitely not business
as usual.
Many of these venues will
require patrons to wear masks
and/or produce proof of vaccination.
Unfortunately, there are still
big pockets of the population in
Queens and throughout the city
who have not yet been vaccinated.
We urge you to roll up your
sleeves and get the shot so arts
venues such as Queens Th eatre
can open their doors and start
their recovery from the devastation
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can we expect these venues
to bounce back and thrive if people
avoid getting vaccinated?
At this point, abstaining from
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Getting vaccinated can help arts venues such as Queens Theatre thrive upon reopening.
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