July 20, 2018 By Tara Law Community leaders and representatives from the New York City Housing Authority unveiled a newly renovated basketball court at Astoria Houses today. The renovation, which was funded by a $600,000 allocation by Councilmember Costa Constantinides, included the repaving and repainting of the court, as well as the installation of steel… Read more »
July 20, 2018 By Tara Law The owners of a bakery that will serve traditional and innovative donuts plan to open on 23rd Avenue in Astoria by the end of July. Sugar & Water, a grab-and-go bakery specializing in donuts, will open at 29-14 23rd Ave. The shop will also offer cookies as well as… Read more »
July 20, 2018 By Tara Law (updated) A Ditmars Boulevard restaurant specializing in sandwiches and salads was closed by the Department of Health on Wednesday–but was authorized to reopen Friday. Create, which is located at 29-21 Ditmars Blvd., was closed after an inspection on July 18. The restaurant received 60 sanitary violation points for infractions… Read more »
July 20, 2018 By Tara Law NYC Parks officials and local politicians cut the ribbon on a revamped Astoria Heights Playground yesterday. The playground, which is located between 45th Street and 46th Street along 30th Road, had not undergone a major renovation in more than 20 years. The overhaul includes new play equipment for children… Read more »
July 19, 2018 By Tara Law The 24-year-old Astoria woman who went missing Saturday was found yesterday. Jazmin Fernandez was found by police at King’s County Hospital in Brooklyn at around 1:15 p.m. Police say that she is in good physical condition, although she is under observation. Fernandez went missing from her 34th Street home… Read more »
July 18, 2018 By Tara Law The New York City comptroller has called on state lawmakers to increase funding for ADA upgrades in the subway system, noting that 60 city neighborhoods— including 10 in Queens— do not have have an “accessible” subway station. Comptroller Scott Stringer’s office said yesterday that many neighborhoods are “ADA Transit… Read more »
July 18, 2018 By Tara Law A Steinway Street Yemeni restaurant has been temporarily closed by the Department of Health. Maya Cuisine, which is located at 24-42 Steinway St., was closed by the Health Department after an inspection on July 7. The restaurant was slapped with 55 sanitary violation points. The inspector described finding numerous… Read more »
July 17, 2018 By Tara Law A 24-year-old Astoria woman has been missing since this Saturday, and her family has mounted a search to find her. Jazmin Fernandez was last seen at her home at 35-06 34th St. on July 14 at around 6 a.m. Her family reported her missing to the police at around… Read more »
July 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A newly launched program will allow Queens Library cardholders free access to over 30 museums, gardens, zoos, and and other cultural sites around New York City. The Culture Pass, announced yesterday by the Queens, Brooklyn, and New York Public Library systems, allows patrons from these three libraries to visit… Read more »
July 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police have arrested a woman who allegedly set her roommate on fire at a homeless shelter in Long Island City last week. Yarenis Perdomo, 33, was arrested Saturday in Astoria, three days after she allegedly threw nail polish remover on her 51-year-old roommate and lit her on fire at… Read more »