January 19, By Christian Murray
The Department of City Planning will present its analysis of the Queens Plaza/Court Square district at a public meeting January 31, representing a major step in its attempt to upzone the area in order to make provision for affordable housing.…
January 18, By Hannah Wulkan
Community Board 1 voted last night to support two zoning variances that would permit the owner of two existing billboards to use them for advertising purposes in a residential section of the neighborhood.
The billboards are owned by Outfront Media and the advertisements would go up at 69-25 and 49-23 Astoria Boulevard across from Saint Michael’s Cemetery.…
January 18, Staff Report
Police are searching for three suspects who stole packages and cash from the same Astoria apartment building twice last week.
Two men and a woman entered an apartment building on 30th Street around 3:53 p.m.…
January 17, Staff Report
A new four story residential building will be going up on Steinway Street.
The new development, which will consist of 13 residential units, will go up at 22-22 Steinway Street on a site that is currently occupied by a small two story,…
January 17, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who broke into an Astoria salon last month and stole cash.
The suspect allegedly smashed through the glass front door at Dawa Threading Salon, located on the second floor at 31-08 30th Avenue,…
January 15, By Hannah Wulkan
Community members will have the chance to review and provide feedback on the preliminary plans for the $30 million revamp of Astoria Park under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Anchor Park program.
The “Community Report Back” meeting will take place on January 25 at the Bohemian Hall at 29-19 24th Avenue from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.,…
January 13, By Hannah Wulkan
A local lawmaker called on the Department of Transportation to take immediate action to improve a dangerous Astoria intersection yesterday.
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas voiced her concern in a letter to DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg yesterday that three years after she pointed out the dangerous intersection at 32nd Street,…
January 12, By Hannah Wulkan
A local politician is working to add immigration status to the list of protected classes under New York’s anti-discrimination rights laws.
State Senator Michael Gianaris has introduced legislation that would make it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their immigration status,…
January 12, By Hannah Wulkan
Several local politicians are hosting an event to celebrate the diversity of Astoria in the wake of the presidential election.
In response to requests from their constituents, Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, State Senator Michael Gianaris and Council Member Costa Constantinides are hosting an event with performances and remarks from local groups on January 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m.…
January 12, By Hannah Wulkan
Two men were charged with stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from several Home Depot stores throughout Queens and Long Island, including one in East Elmhurst, District Attorney Richard Brown announced today.
According to the charges,…