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Speakeasy to open on Ditmars in two weeks

August 2, By Michael Florio

A speakeasy that will resemble an iconic Astoria hardware store on the outside will soon be opening on Ditmars Blvd.

The Last Word, a cocktail bar to be located at 31-30 Ditmars Blvd, will open on August 16,…

Two residents to open bakery across the street from Kaufman Astoria Studios

August 2, By Michael Florio

A mother and daughter combo are opening a café and bakery across the street from the Kaufman Astoria Studios that will offer everything from cookies to salads.

The Sweet Scene, which is expected to open at 35-13 34th Ave within a week,…

Man allegedly grabs woman’s buttocks in Astoria last week

August 1, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who allegedly groped a 19-year-old woman in Astoria last week.

The suspect approached the victim as she walked in front 31-36 14 Street and then grabbed her buttocks on July 24th at 6 pm,…

Woman mugged at 36th Street subway station, police say

July 30, Staff Report

A 33-year-old woman was mugged while waiting for the subway at the 36th Street station on Tuesday, according to police.

The woman was standing on the platform waiting for the Queens bound “G” and “R” trains at 1:30 pm when the suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet and threatened he would kill her.…

Indian/Bengali restaurant expands, to open early August

July 29, By Michael Florio

A popular 31st Street Indian restaurant is expanding and is taking over the space beside it that was previously occupied by a cabinet store.

Taste of Bengal, which offers Bengali, Indian and Pakistani cuisine,…

Pokémon Go pub crawl to take plan on Ditmars Saturday

July 28, By Michael Florio

The Pokemon craze continues.

A bar crawl for Pokemon Go, the hugely popular smart-phone game that involves catching virtual Pokemon, will take place in Astoria this Saturday, starting at 3 pm.

Participants will begin their journey at The Pomeroy (36-12 Ditmars Blvd) before traveling along Ditmars Blvd and stopping at The Ditty (35-03 Ditmars Blvd).…

Revamp of Astoria Park’s beat-up Tennis Courts Complete

July 28, By Hannah Wulkan

The City Parks Foundation officially opened the newly renovated tennis courts in Astoria Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning.

Replacing the old and cracked courts that used to be in the same place are three brand new tennis courts.…