June 1, By Christian Murray
The police have released another video of the man believed to be the vandal responsible for a rash of homophobic graffiti that has been scrawled on several buildings throughout Astoria this year.
The vandal first struck on March 20 when he sprayed “Obama f—-t” on the outside of Pistilli Towers at 31-19 Newtown Ave.,…
June 1, By Jason Cohen
David Villa, an international soccer star who is now the captain of the New York City Football Club, is bringing a soccer academy to Astoria.
DV7 Astoria FC is the newest member of the DV7 Soccer Academy,…
June 1, By Jason Cohen
The Kaufman Arts District will hold its first ever two-day arts festival next month featuring film screenings, art exhibits, workshops, performance art, music, cocktail making and more.
The Backlot Arts Festival will take place June 24 and 25 at venues within the Kaufman Arts District in Astoria. …
May 30, By Jason Cohen
An off-duty police officer and his girlfriend were arrested Thursday after they allegedly sold drugs to an undercover detective in Astoria on two separate occasions and were later found to have large quantities of cocaine in their possession.…
May 29, By Christian Murray
A number of eye-catching pianos will be stationed outdoors in 60 high profile spots throughout the city next month with several placed in Queens.
Through an initiative by Sing for Hope, a volunteer arts outreach organization,…
May 26, By Jason Cohen
The Museum of Moving Image will be opening its permanent exhibition dedicated to Jim Henson this summer.
The museum is set to unveil the Jim Henson Exhibit on July 22. The exhibit explores Henson’s work in film and television and his impact on popular culture.…
May 24, By Jason Cohen
Crime continues to fall in the 114th Precinct, down more than 15 percent during the 28-day period ending May 21, compared to the same 28-day stretch in 2016.
The number of rapes reported during the 28-day period were down from four to one,…
May 23, By Jason Cohen
A new 5-story apartment building with a rooftop lounge and party room will open above the former C-Town supermarket this fall in Astoria.
The building, called “Astor Broadway,” is located on the corner of Broadway and 29th Street.…
May 19, Staff Report
Police are looking for a man who allegedly broke into a house in Astoria last month and took off with jewelry and cash.
The NYPD released a video Friday of a man who allegedly broke through the front door of a house in the vicinity of 9th Street and 27th Avenue on Monday,…
May 19, Staff Report
More than 1,000 people have signed up to participate in this year’s LIC Post ‘Run the Waterfront’ 5K, with organizers saying the event is on track to being a sellout.
The charity run/walk, in its second year,…