Aug. 9, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a violent machete-carrying mugger who has targeted Astoria women in their 20s over the last two weeks. Police released a photo and video of the man who they say attacked five women between July 28 and Sunday. Each attack took place between 29th and 43rd… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2018 By Tara Law Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a location on Steinway Street early next year, a spokesperson for the company confirmed Wednesday. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which specializes in burritos and tacos, will open its first Astoria restaurant at 31-73 Steinway St. The location is currently occupied by a Payless shoe… Read more »
Aug. 7, 2018 By Tara Law The Department of Transportation is currently in the process of implementing changes to Steinway Street to make the retail strip more pedestrian-friendly, a DOT spokesperson said Monday. The department has installed three mid-block crosswalks and delayed-traffic signals in recent weeks. The department also plans to install curb extension markings… Read more »
Aug. 7, 2018 By Tara Law Politicians and library officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday to mark the start of a $3.9 million renovation of the Steinway Library. The revamp, which is expected to begin later this month, will include the installation of an elevator and a new roof, and repairs to the building’s exterior…. Read more »
Aug. 6, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for three men who held a 21-year-old woman up at knifepoint and robbed her last week. The trio knocked on a door of a commercial building near Steinway Street and 34th Ave. at around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2. When the victim answered the door, one… Read more »
Aug. 6, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for an 81-year-old Astoria man who has been missing since Saturday morning. Bernard Berstford was last seen inside of his building at 40-03 Vernon Blvd. at 10 a.m., police say. Berstford is described as black and about 6 feet 3 inches tall and 180 pounds. He… Read more »
Aug. 6, 2018 By Tara Law Police have released a photo and video of a suspect who allegedly punched a 35-year-old man in the face early Sunday near Queens Plaza. The male suspect got into a confrontation with the victim at around 1:15 a.m. near 41-10 29th St., police say. The suspect punched the 35-year-old… Read more »
Aug. 3, 2018 By Christian Murray Western Queens Civic Leader Brent O’Leary announced today that he will be running for City Council in 2021 to represent the 26th District, which includes Sunnyside, Woodside, LIC and parts of Astoria. “I see life getting increasingly difficult for this district, due to rising rents, a crumbling MTA, and… Read more »
August 3, 2018 By Christian Murray A long-time Astoria business is closing Saturday after being on 30th Avenue for more than 20 years. European Quality Cleaners, located at 34-18 30th Ave., is closing as the long-time owner has decided to retire. “I have run the store since 1997,” said Nike Georgiou, the owner. “It’s time.”… Read more »
Aug. 3, 2018 By Christian Murray The police have released photos of two men of interest in relation to a shooting that took place at Astoria Houses on Sunday. The men were seen fleeing 4-10 27th Ave. after a 22-year-old man was shot in the left thigh at that location around 1 a.m. on Sunday,… Read more »