June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray There has been a significant increase in the number of shootings in the 114th Precinct this year, despite the overall crime rate for the Astoria precinct remaining low. The NYPD reports that that 10 people have been shot in the precinct for the year through June 17, up from… Read more »
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wins Democratic Primary in Stunning Blow to Rep. Joe Crowley
June 27, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a first-time political candidate vying to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District, stunned the Democratic establishment by defeating incumbent Rep. Joe Crowley in Tuesday’s primary. The 28-year-old Bronxite, who has worked as an educator and as an organizer for Bernie Sanders, unseated a 10-term congressman viewed as one… Read more »
Large Music Venue Opening Early 2019 in Kaufman Arts District
June 26, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A music venue that has been in the works for several months is set to open next year in the Kaufman Arts District. The Arc, the name of the 20,000 square foot concert hall, will open at 36-30 36th St. sometime in early 2019, according to its operators. The… Read more »
Astoria’s 4th of July Fireworks Show Takes Place Thursday, 20,000 Likely to Attend
June 25, 2018 By Christian Murray The Astoria sky will light up again this Thursday as the annual 4th of July fireworks show returns to Astoria Park once again. The Central Astoria Local Development Corp., a local non-profit, will host its Independence Day fireworks show on the Astoria Park Lawn on June 28. The organization has… Read more »
Astoria Family to Open Upscale Coffee Shop on Astoria Boulevard
June 25, 2018 By Tara Law An Astoria family is opening an upscale coffee shop on Astoria Boulevard next month. Higher Grounds at 25-11 Astoria Blvd. will serve La Colombe coffee, grab-and-go lunches and a variety of dessert options. The space is the former location of Le Frape, a creperie. The coffee shop will be… Read more »
NYPD: Man Grabs Woman’s Buttocks While Victim Was Exiting Steinway Street Station
June 25, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman’s buttocks while she was exiting the Steinway Street station in Astoria earlier this month. The victim, 24, was walking up the stairs to leave the station at around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, June 4 when an unknown… Read more »
30th, 36th Avenues Subway Stations Reopen After Months-Long Work, Visited By NYCT President
June 22, 2018 By Tara Law The MTA reopened the 30th and 36th Avenue (N/W) subway stations at noon today after completing eight months of renovations. The MTA completed extensive structural and aesthetic upgrades at the century-old stations, including the repair and replacement of steel beams and columns, platforms and concrete. NYC Transit President… Read more »
Astoria Flea and Food, Broadway to Take Over Kaufman Studios Backlot this Month
June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Broadway performers, Queens artists, and restauranteurs from across the city will showcase their crafts at two upcoming events at the Kaufman Astoria Studios Backlot. The Astoria Flea and Food kicks off its 2018 season this weekend at the Backlot, located at 35th Avenue and 36th Street, while performers from… Read more »
MTA to Boost Q69 Bus Service, Route Links Jackson Heights, Astoria and Long Island City
June 21, 2018 By Christian Murray The MTA has announced plans to increase bus service on two Queens lines this September—including the Q69 which connects Jackson Heights, Astoria and Long Island City. The MTA said that it will be increasing the frequency of service during off-peak, week-day periods and on weekends as a means to… Read more »
CB1 Approves Variety Boys and Girls Club Building– With Conditions
June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Community Board 1 has approved the Variety Boys and Girls Club’s application for a zoning change that would permit the non-profit to build a 14-story mixed use tower and an adjoining 5-story clubhouse on the corner of 21st Street and 30th Road. The board voted 29 to 8— with… Read more »