June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who allegedly discharged a firearm at a parked car near Astoria Houses on May 28. Police are trying to locate four men in connection to the incident, which took place in front of 4-24 Astoria Blvd. at around 10:17 p.m. The four men… Read more »
June 20, 2018 By Christian Murray An Astoria sushi restaurant has been temporarily shut down by the Health Department. Junko Sushi, located at 33-02 Broadway, was ordered closed on Monday after racking up a number of critical violations. Violations were for food being stored at incorrect temperatures and evidence of rats and mice. Sanitary Violations… Read more »
June 19, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated 6/21) Brooklyn-based ice cream shop Ample Hills has announced that its Astoria location will open this Friday at 4 p.m. Ample Hills Creamery, which has gained a following for its zany flavors, will open its first Queens location at 34-02 30th Ave. The shop will mark the occasion… Read more »
June 18, 2018 By Christian Murray An Astoria man who shot dead a friend in Astoria Park in 2015 has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, the Queens District Attorney’s office announced today. Alexander Bonich, 52, who lived on 42nd Street, was sentenced for the murder of his friend, William Klinger of… Read more »
June 18, 2018 By Tara Law A customer celebrating Father’s Day at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden yesterday got a nasty surprise when he looked at his receipt. Curtis Mays of Seacliff, Long Island had just finished his meal at the 29-19 24th Ave. restaurant when he noticed upon–receiving the check–that he was paying for… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Tara Law The Queens Library at Steinway will close this November for a one-year, $4.025 million renovation. The long-awaited project is the second step of a three-phase overhaul of the library, which is located at 21-45 31st St. This phase will include the installation of an elevator and a new roof,… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A listening party was held last night under the Queensboro Bridge for the release of Nasir “Nas” Jones’ new album. The party was held at an empty lot adjacent to the bridge, with an address of 41-98 Vernon Blvd. from about 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The location is… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Tara Law A buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of American and international dishes has opened on Broadway. BT Kitchen, a grab-and-go style buffet, opened at 31-16 Broadway in May near the Broadway (N/W) subway station. The eatery offers customers the ability to build their own plates with an assortment of dishes,… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Tara Law Permits have been filed for a 7-story mixed-use building on 31st Street. The building, which would be constructed at 31-18 31st St., would have 10 residential units, ground floor retail space and an ambulatory healthcare facility on the second floor. Demolition permits were filed in January for an existing… Read more »
June 13, 2018 By Tara Law More than 120 new murals and graffiti artworks have been painted on the walls of buildings in and around Welling Court in Astoria. The works are part of the 9th annual Welling Court Mural Project, which showcases contemporary graffiti and mural artworks in the neighborhood. The project is coordinated… Read more »