Ditmars

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for their safety.

Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Feb. 10, 2025 By Neil Herdan

There is no doubt these are very challenging times for Astoria businesses. The cost of many essentials, such as spare parts and food products, has increased. Conversely, labor costs, labor shortages, energy bills, and property insurance have skyrocketed. Some businesses, such as Retro on Broadway, lost their leases. Others, including Chez Olivia and Trattoria L’incontro, decided to move out of Astoria altogether. A few longtime owners decided to retire.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 5-story mixed-use building at 11-08 Main Ave. in Astoria.

Feb. 7, 2025 By emarshall

Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Reported rapes across both northern and southern Queens are on the rise during the 28-day period ending on Feb. 2, compared to the same period of time the previous year. However, robberies and grand larcenies have undergone significant declines across both northern and southern Queens.

Feb. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Jan. 28, 2025 Staff Report

Feb. 7, 2025 By cmotherway

Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway