August 14, Staff Report
The police are looking for a man who allegedly snatched a gold chain from around the neck of a 4-year-old girl and took off with it on Friday.
The suspect has been identified as Pablo Escobar,…
August 12, By Hannah Wulkan
The EuroMarket in Astoria was seized yesterday by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, and the store will be shut down until the owners begin to pay the $218,014.80 in back taxes they owe.…
August 11, By Michael Florio
Residents will once again have a say on how $1 million of city funds should be spent in Astoria.
Councilman Costa Constantinides is bringing back participatory budgeting, a process that provides residents with the opportunity to vote on how $1 million of capital funds should be spent,…
August 10, By Michael Florio
A new men’s clothing store is coming to Ditmars Blvd.
The Stonework, which will sell menswear and lifestyle clothes, will be opening at 37-06 Ditmars Blvd, in late September.
The store plans to serve customers of all shapes and sizes,…
August 9, Staff Report
A Thai restaurant located in Astoria has been shut down by the Health Department.
Arharn Thai Cuisine, located at 32-05 36th Ave, was closed last week by the department after receiving multiple violations.
The violations were for as follows:
1) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.…
August 8, Staff Report
Police are searching for a pervert who allegedly exposed himself in a local Laundromat.
The suspect pulled down his pants and displayed his genitals to a 45-year-old woman inside Davebrand Laundromat, located at 32-06 36th Ave,…
August 8, By Michael Florio
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be spraying chemicals in Jackson Heights and Astoria Tuesday night an attempt eradicate mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
Trucks will be spraying from Tuesday at 10 pm through Wednesday 6 a.m.…
August 5, By Michael Florio
The Parks Dept has completed the design of a new dog run that will opening in Astoria.
The dog run will be installed at Triborough Playground C, located on Hoyt Avenue South (between 23rd and 24th Streets),…
August 5, By Michael Florio
A large New York City-based development company has purchased seven buildings near the Astoria waterfront, with plans of constructing two more that would provide housing for veterans and the homeless.
Related Companies purchased the Marine Terrace Complex,…
August 8, By Michael Florio
A new urgent care center will be opening in Astoria next week.
Northwell Health will be cutting the ribbon Monday to its 37-01 Broadway location, its fourth in Queens.
The center will treat common conditions such as a sore throat,…