February 17, By Hannah Wulkan
Tenants of a dormitory-style building in Astoria who were served with eviction notices in November are taking legal action to stay in the building.
The Legal Aid Society announced this morning that it will file a lawsuit today against the New York School of Urban Ministry,…
February 17, By Hannah Wulkan
Construction is underway at the new Astoria ferry dock in Halletts Cove, according to the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and is on schedule to open this summer.
The dock will be installed over the next few weeks,…
February 16, By Hannah Wulkan
The Durst organization is making headway on the first building in its Halletts Point complex, and expects the building to open in the summer of 2018.
The first building in the $1 billion, 7-building complex is under construction,…
February 16, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who went missing from Long Island City yesterday.
According to the report, 25-year-old Salvatore Gabriello was last seen yesterday in front of 36-11 21st Street around 1:15 p.m.
Gabriello,…
February 15, By Hannah Wulkan
The Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria has outgrown its current building and is looking to expand its facilities, as well as put up a 14-story apartment building on its property to help fund its programming.…
February 14, By Hannah Wulkan
A new American bistro celebrated its grand opening in Astoria this weekend.
Trestle, a new restaurant at 34-02 Broadway with a focus on upscale American dishes, hosted its grand opening Friday, showing off the bridge and tunnel-themed interior and unique menu.…
February 13, By Hannah Wulkan
The Women’s March movement following President Donald Trump’s inauguration has inspired a local group to come together in Astoria and push for change.
Several local women began Astoria March last month, inspired by the Women’s March following Trump’s inauguration,…
February 13, Staff Report
An elderly Astoria woman was found dead in her home after apparently being attacked by her dog early this morning, police said.
According to police, officers from the 114th Precinct responded to a 911 call at 38-07 27th Street around 1 a.m.…
February 10, By Hannah Wulkan
The City Council introduced legislation to co-name 40 streets throughout the city, including one in Astoria, in honor of community members that left a lasting impact on the neighborhood.
If the legislation passes, it would rename the intersection of Ditmars Boulevard and 19th Street as Betty Jean DiBiasio Way,…
February 10, By Hannah Wulkan
The Museum of the Moving Image shut down a divisive participatory art installation today after it attracted protests and violence over the course of its three-week run.
The He Will Not Divide Us live stream,…