October 4, By Hannah Wulkan
The New York City Housing Authority filed plans last month to build a new 14-story residential building at the Astoria Houses development.
The proposed 136-foot-tall building would be sited at 2-24 27th Avenue, which is currently a parking lot on the edge of Astoria Houses.…
October 3, By Hannah Wulkan
Finding a healthy and quick bite to eat in Astoria is about to become easier.
Local entrepreneur Farrukh Hafanov just signed a lease to 33-04 Broadway, and is planning on opening Nature Soul Organic Café,…
October 2, By Hannah Wulkan
Three men have been arrested for impersonating police officers and robbing seven victims this month in Astoria, Long Island City, and the Bronx.
According to police, the suspects followed their victims in a white van and then pulled them over by impersonating police officers.…
September 30, By Hannah Wulkan
Construction has begun on a $1 million revamp of Sean’s Place Playground in Astoria.
The renovation of the playground, which is located on 38th Street between 31st Avenue and Broadway, was announced in 2014.…
September 29, By Hannah Wulkan
Neighborhood bicyclists will gather to discuss possible improvements to Astoria’s bike and pedestrian infrastructure next week.
Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation solutions, is holding a workshop on Wednesday October 5 at the Bohemian Hall at 29-19 24th Avenue to identify changes that are needed for cyclist and pedestrian safety.…
September 29, By Hannah Wulkan
The City Council voted to make the city greener yesterday by increasing the use of biodiesel in home heating oil.
Local Council Members Costa Constantinides, Jimmy Van Bramer, and Julissa Ferreras-Copeland sponsored the bill along with over 30 other Council Members,…
September 27, By Hannah Wulkan
The City’s Medical Examiner has declared that the cause and manner of death of Sierra Shields, an Astoria flight attendant who went missing eight months ago and who’s body was found on the banks of Rikers Island several weeks ago,…
September 27, By Hannah Wulkan
The Department of Transportation has begun installing bike lanes on 31st Avenue through Astoria and Woodside, despite Community Board 1’s strong objections.
The DOT began painting lines for the bike lane earlier this month,…
September 26, By Hannah Wulkan
The owner of a one-story building on Broadway in Astoria has filed for permits to expand and add three stories to the existing structure.
The building, located at 38-02 Broadway next to the Raven’s Head Public House,…
September 26, By Hannah Wulkan
Citi Bike will be rolling in to Astoria sometime next year.
Community Board 1 announced on Twitter and Facebook that Citi Bike will be coming to the district following a meeting it had with the Department of Transportation earlier today.…