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"Barry" is actually his drag name. His birth name is Phyllis.

BIG ENOUGH

No, him...

Sunnyside pastor’s new book affirming queer Christian identity to launch May 29 at Sanger Hall - Sunnyside Post SUNNYSIDEPOST.COM May 9, 2025 By Shane O'Brien A Sunnyside pastor is set to release a new book exploring the intersection between... A Sunnyside pastor is set to release a new book exploring the intersection between queer identity and the Christian faith, offering a “lifeline to millions of people” who have been told to choose between their sexuality and their religion. Rev. Brandan Robertson, pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in Queens, is set to release “Queer & Christian: Reclaiming Our Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table”, on May 25 with an event at Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church.

Astoria bakery debuts Pope Leo Cookie to celebrate first American pope - Astoria Post ASTORIAPOST.COM May 9, 2025 By Shane O'Brien An Astoria pastry shop has introduced a "Pope Leo Cookie", complete with a... THOSE ARE SOME FANCY COMMUNION WAFERS!

I have caught up on about five episodes the last few days and was strangely unmoved by Bobby's death, other than Athena's choice for his final resting spot. In fact I was more moved by the episode from a couple of weeks prior with Leslie Ann Warren as his estranged mother.

It was very satisfying watching Steven A. Smith get killed in his acting debut last night.

I might have watched an episode or two of The Big Bang Theory because I liked every other Chuck Lorre sitcom before it, but if I did, I must have disliked them a lot because I was never tempted to try it again even though my brother-in-law and nephew loved it and I haven't even watched a minute of either of the spinoffs.

Might I suggest you try some advanced alien technology instead?

Chet Lemon has passed away at the age of 70. A specific cause of death wasn’t listed but Lemon’s ongoing health problems have been previously documented. He was diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder, while still a player in 1990. The obituary notes that Lemon suffered a series of clots and at least 13 strokes over the years. That led to at least 300 hospital visits in the past 30 years and left Lemon unable to walk or talk.

The tears of a clown, indeed.

Prime Video Octopus! Phoebe Waller-Bridge narrates this two-part documentary about one of the most intelligent and mysterious life forms on the planet.

Prime Video Octopus! Phoebe Waller-Bridge narrates this two-part documentary about one of the most intelligent and mysterious life forms on the planet.

Six-time Emmy® Award winner and Tony Award® nominee Jean Smart returns to Broadway for 12 weeks only in a tour-de-force portrayal of a writer whose words are her greatest gift, her biggest secret, and her only way out. Written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine, CALL ME Izzy is a can’t-miss theatrical event and a moving portrait of one woman’s refusal to be silenced through her own sheer tenacity, humor, and fiery imagination.

Rather uneventful episode last night...

It was only one inning, but on a night when Clarke Schmidt pitched well, look at what the products of the Yankee farm system did in the seventh tonight: YankeesBottom 7th W. Peralta pitching for SD SD NYY Cabrera grounded out to third. 3 12 Wells homered to right (375 feet), Judge scored, Bellinger scored and Volpe scored. 3 12 Volpe reached on infield single to third, Peraza scored, Bellinger to second, Judge to third. 3 8 Domínguez flied out to left. 3 7 Bellinger singled to right, Grisham scored, Judge to second, Peraza to third. 3 7 Peraza ran for Rice 3 6 Judge intentionally walked. 3 6 Rice doubled to right, Wells scored and Goldschmidt scored, Grisham to third. 3 6 Grisham walked, Volpe scored, Goldschmidt to second, Wells to third. 3 4 A. Morejon pitching for SD SD NYY Goldschmidt intentionally walked. 3 3 Wells stole second, Volpe stole third. 3 3 Goldschmidt hit for Vivas 3 3 Cabrera fouled out to third. 3 3 Wells singled to right, Domínguez scored, Volpe to second. 3 3 Volpe singled to center, Domínguez to third. 3 2 Domínguez doubled to left. 3 2

Rite Aid will shutter all of its remaining New York locations in the coming months as part of a bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to multiple reports. The national drugstore chain, which currently operates 178 stores in the state and 1,240 stores nationwide, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. This marks the company’s second bankruptcy filing in two years. According to company officials, Rite Aid is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets.” As part of the reorganization, the company will close all of its distribution centers, and its remaining New York stores will either shut down or transition to new ownership. The first round of employee layoffs is expected to begin on June 4. “We’re committed to ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services and preserving as many jobs as possible,” said CEO Matt Schroeder. He acknowledged the company’s financial challenges but noted strong interest from prospective buyers. “I’m grateful to our associates for their dedication and proud of the role we’ve played in supporting healthcare needs across our communities,” he said

Entomological bigot!

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is set to open Thursday, May 8, at the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and 68th Street in Woodside. The space, previously occupied by Burger King, will bring approximately 70 new jobs and a $25,000 donation to fight food insecurity across Queens. Located at 32-67 68th St., the 5,000-square-foot restaurant is at a high-traffic intersection just off the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. It is a few blocks from Travers Park, P.S. 398Q and P.S. 152Q. The Woodside location will be open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup and catering service. The restaurant will be closed on Sundays, consistent with Chick-fil-A's nationwide policy. The new franchise marks the second Queens location for Owner-Operator Aman Mekonen, who opened Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights in 2021 on 82nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue. “As we open Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd., I’m looking forward to continuing my work with a company that genuinely cares for both its Guests and Team Members and seeks to create a positive and lasting impact,” Mekonen said Mekonen, a U.S. Army veteran and former real estate and finance professional, was born in Tigray, Ethiopia and raised in the United States. He said his parents, who owned a small business, inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship. “It was always a dream of mine to follow in their footsteps and own my own business,” he said. “Today, it feels surreal to say I’m fortunate enough to own not just one, but two Chick-fil-A restaurants in the community that I call home.” Mekonen and his family have lived in Queens for nearly five years. He said he hopes to use the new restaurant not only to serve the local community, but to support young workers by offering mentorship and professional development.

Butterflies are some of the world’s most beautiful insects, and there are a lot of them. Researchers believe there are up to 17,500 species of butterflies globally, which come in practically every color under the sun. Butterflies aid in pollination, play a vital role in our ecosystem, and are beautiful to look at. Recently, scientists stumbled upon a brand-new butterfly species: the Satyrium curiosolus. Scientists previously believed this butterfly belonged to the Satyrium semiluna species. During a visit to Blakiston Fan in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, researchers spotted a butterfly they thought belonged to the half-moon hairstreak (S. semiluna) species. But upon closer inspection, they realized this butterfly was actually a distinct species and named it after its unique environment: the S. curiosolus, or the curiously isolated hairstreak butterfly. (Isn’t that a cool name? It’s literally because they were curious about how it survived in isolation.) They announced the discovery in an April 2025 study published in ZooKeys. The curiously isolated hairstreak butterfly has a wingspan of up to an inch and a half. Its wings are brown on top and gray-brown underneath, with black spots. The Wilder Institute, which was also part of the study along with the Calgary Zoo, shared a picture of the butterfly on X. In it, you can see the gorgeous details of this new species, including the tiny hairlike design on its wings. According to their best estimates, researchers believe that the curiously isolated hairstreak butterflies lived on a small patch of land that never froze during the last ice age, which is known as a “glacial refuge,” according to Vice. It has survived more than 400 kilometers away from its nearest relatives, possibly for up to 40,000 years, making it geologically and ecologically unique. Because of its extreme isolation and other factors, researchers recommend that S. curiosolus retain its previously assigned endangered status from when it was considered part of S. semiluna. “Our whole-genome sequencing of S. curiosolus revealed strikingly low genetic diversity and exceptionally high levels of historical inbreeding compared to the geographically nearest S. semiluna populations in British Columbia and Montana, more than 400 km distant,” co-first author Zac MacDonald, a La Kretz postdoctoral researcher at University of California Los Angeles Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, said in a statement. Researchers believe that, because these butterflies were so far from their nearest relatives, they were able to eliminate harmful genetic variations, which helped them survive in complete isolation. However, they also have a reduced chance of adapting to changing climate conditions, which puts this species at risk. To protect this newly discovered species, with an estimated population of around 500 individuals based on recent genomic and field studies, scientists are now working on conservation efforts for the curiously isolated hairstreak butterfly. Conservationists sometimes introduce closely related species to increase genetic diversity in at-risk populations, but scientists believe this approach would not be effective for this butterfly. “Given the genetic differentiation and the ecological uniqueness of the population…bringing in butterflies from other areas, with differently adapted genomes, could actually decrease the health of the population,” Dr. Dupuis, one of the study’s authors, told BBC Wildlife. Unlike S. semiluna, which lives in sagebrush steppe, S. curiosolus lives in prairie-grassland. Its larvae depend entirely on silvery lupine, a plant that S. semiluna populations in British Columbia are not known to use. Additionally, this species has a unique, mutually beneficial relationship with the ant Lasius ponderosae, which has not been observed in S. semiluna populations. When the curiously isolated hairstreak butterflies are caterpillars, they give these ants a sugary excretion called honeydew, and in return, the ants protect them from predators and offer them a safe haven when it gets too hot outside. Dr. James Glasier, Conservation Population Ecologist at the Wilder Institute, said in a statement, “With its official recognition as a distinct species, the curiously isolated hairstreak is a powerful example of how long-term isolation shapes biodiversity. But its rarity and extreme specialization also make it incredibly vulnerable — there’s no fallback population to sustain its survival.” Now that this beautiful butterfly has been discovered, researchers can study it further and support ongoing conservation efforts to protect the species.

Marshalls is relocating its longtime Rego Park store from Queens Boulevard to a larger and more modern space at Rego Center, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Wednesday, May 15. The new 39,000-square-foot location at 61-35 Junction Blvd. will replace the current store at 96-05 Queens Blvd., which has served the neighborhood for years. The updated space, located on the third floor of Rego Center, was formerly occupied by Century 21 before it closed its doors in 2020. The new Rego Center location joins other major retailers at the complex, including Costco, Burlington, and Aldi. Recently, Best Buy also relocated to Rego Center, moving into the former Toys “R” Us space that had remained vacant since 2018. The electronics retailer moved from its previous location at Queens Place Mall. Adding to the growing retail landscape, DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) is also expected to open soon next to Marshalls, further enhancing Rego Center’s appeal as a one-stop shopping destination in central Queens.