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As a venue that hosts live comedy performances, classes, and political action events, Q.E.D. Astoria is a true community space — and a business that doesn't easily fit into the state's ever-shifting guidelines.

"It's almost like the year that never happened; the season that didn't happen."

“I give this place so much heart and emotion to continue the tradition, and the city wants to destroy us.”

"Nostalgia won't pay the bills now."

"You have to fight. Everybody's in the same ballgame. That's what I've been doing. I've been fighting since we did reopen and we've been doing okay."