July 11, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect who pushed a man down a flight of stairs for no apparent reason.
The perpetrator pushed a 69-year-old man down a flight of stairs inside the 36th Street M/R subway station,…
July 8, Staff Report
The organizers of Astoria Flea and Food have canceled July’s first night market due to weather and added a new date at the end of the month.
The annual flea market takes place from 7 p.m.…
July 8, Staff Report
Police are searching for a pervert who allegedly pushed a woman against a wall and reached up her skirt.
The suspect approached the victim on June 25 at 4:10 a.m. in the rear of a residence located in the vicinity of 34th Avenue and 13th Street,…
July 7, By Jackie Strawbridge
The owner of the DII Broadway discount store, who is currently renovating a former Child’s Restaurant next door, said Wednesday that he has drawn up plans with his architect to keep the 90-year-old building’s colorful exterior detailing and even extend it further down the block.…
July 7, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who has habit of stealing wallets.
The suspect is wanted in connection with one incident that took place near Queensbridge and the other in Astoria.
The first incident allegedly took place at a warehouse located 40-20 22nd Street on May 31.…
July 7, Staff Report
Police are searching for a group of teens who allegedly stole a car in Sunnyside, took it for a joy ride and then crashed it in Astoria.
The teens entered the Zip Car parking lot at 47-01 Queens Boulevard,…
July 6, Staff Report
A two-family apartment house is going to be demolished to make way for a five story rental building.
Building permits were filed for a five-story apartment building—comprised of 10 units–at 23-30 30th Drive, according to the Department of Buildings records.…
July 5, By Michael Florio
A popular coffee shop with more than a dozen locations around the city will soon open its first cafe in Astoria.
Coffeed, which was born in Long Island City, will open at 26-08 Hoyt Avenue South in the next two weeks,…
July 5, Staff Report
A lottery for affordable housing units in Astoria is now open.
Residents can apply to be entered in the lottery for six newly constructed affordable housing units at 11-07 Welling Court, according to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).…
July 5, By Michael Florio
A longstanding Astoria donut shop has left the neighborhood.
Doral Donut Shop, which has operated at 31-16 Broadway since 1972, recently closed its doors for good. Signs have been posted in the shop’s window thanking customers for their years of support.…