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NYPD: Man fatally shot at Queensbridge Houses Monday

May 17, By Jason Cohen

A man was fatally shot at Queensbridge Houses Monday after getting into an argument with two men, according to police.

Police were called out to 41-10 Vernon Boulevard at 4:45 pm after receiving a 911 call that a man had been shot.…

Charybdis Playground to be overhauled as part of $30 million Astoria Park upgrade

May 12, By Christian Murray

A popular children’s playground will be undergoing a complete overhaul as part of the $30 million upgrade to Astoria Park.

Charybdis Playground, located in the heart of Astoria Park, will be redone as part of Phase 2 of the Anchor Parks program — where Astoria Park and four other parks throughout the city were each allocated with $30 million for improvements.…

Repavement of 21st Street between Astoria and Long Island City complete

May 11, By Christian Murray

A major throughway between Astoria and Long Island City has been fully resurfaced.

Councilmen Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer announced today that the stretch of 21st Street between Broadway and 47th Avenue has been completely milled and resurfaced and that the bumpy ride along the 20-block stretch is over.…

Mexican restaurant with Spanish twist opens on Steinway

May 10, By Jason Cohen

A new Mexican restaurant with a Spanish twist opened in Astoria Thursday.

Lunera, located at 32-25 Steinway Street, offers a large menu created by Jose Ignacio Sanchez, the executive chef at the Spanish Embassy.…

N train service in Astoria to be shut down for 8 weekends this summer

May 10, Staff Report

The N train will not be running in Astoria for eight weekends this summer so the MTA can replace switches and do track work.

The MTA said the N line will not be making stops between Queens Plaza and Astoria-Ditmars Blvd from 12:01 am Saturdays to 5 am Mondays in both direction directions.…