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Chip to Open Ice Cream Shop in Astoria Next Month, Cookie Shop in LIC to Follow

April 23, 2018 By Tara Law

The creators of trendy cookie shop Chip will expand across western Queens this spring with the opening of an ice cream shop in Astoria in May and a new Chip cookie shop location in Long Island City in June.

Chip Ice Cream will specialize in ice cream blended with Chip cookies, ice cream sandwiches and classic ice cream flavors.

The ice cream shop will have a soft opening the second or third week of May near the intersection of 41st Street and 31st Avenue. The store will be open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting June 1.

UPDATE: Missing 12-Year-Old Astoria Girl Returns Home

(Update) April 23, 2018 Staff Report

A 12-year-old Astoria girl who went missing Thursday has returned home safely, police said.

Tapas Restaurant El Olivo Has Permanently Closed

April 20, 2018 By Tara Law

Spanish tapas restaurant El Olivo closed yesterday after 23 years in Astoria.

Innovative Bake Shop to Open in Astoria in May

Two young bakers plan to open an innovative patisserie and dessert bar in Astoria this May.

Queens Bake House will open at 33-04 Broadway next month, the former location of Nature’s Soul Organic Cafe.

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24-Story Apartment Building to Rise on 29th Street

April 19, 2018 By Tara Law

Permits have been filed for a 24-story mixed-use building on the corner of 29th Street and 41st Avenue.

New Hotel to Rise on 28th Street in Dutch Kills

April 18, 2018 By Tara Law

New permits were filed for a 6-story hotel on 28th Street in Dutch Kills earlier this month.

Playground, Basketball Court Renovations Begin at Queensbridge Houses

April 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez

Renovations for a playground and basketball courts at the Queensbridge Houses are in the works, with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer holding a ground breaking ceremony for one of multiple courts there yesterday.

7-Story Apartment Building to Rise on 29th Street

April 16, 2018 By Tara Law

Permits have been filed for a 7-story residential building on 29th Street in Astoria.

The Rock Health Club to Relocate, Make Room for Target

April 16, 2018 By Tara Law

The Rock Health and Fitness, located at 21-15 31st St., is moving across 31st Street to make way for a small-format Target store.

Constantinides Likely to Run for Queens Borough President

April 16, 2018 By Christian Murray

Councilmember Costa Constantinides plans to run for higher office in 2021 and all indications are that it will be for Queens Borough President.

MTA Announces Timeline for Astoria Blvd Station Overhaul, Station to be Closed for Nine Months

April 13, 2018 By Tara Law

The Astoria Boulevard subway station will be undergoing a major overhaul– starting in late June.

Police Searching for Three Men in Connection to String of Astoria Burglaries

April 12, 2018 By Tara Law

Police are searching for three men in connection to five burglaries and one attempted burglary across Astoria in February and March.

Shoreline Cleanup Volunteers Find Gun in Astoria Park

April 10, 2018 By Tara Law

A pair of volunteers made a shocking discovery while picking up trash along the Astoria Park shoreline Saturday morning— a gun in a plastic bag.

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