July 5, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect who swiped a laptop out of a Ravenswood apartment lobby last month.
A 59-year-old female left her laptop on a window ledge inside the lobby of 35-03 12th St.…
Police Searching For Laptop Thief
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Two Men Brandishing a Gun Rob Three Women in Astoria Massage Parlor
July 3, Staff Report
Two gun-toting men entered an Astoria massage parlor Friday, forced three women into a room and then took off with their cash and an iPhone, according to police.
The men entered a 37-16 Broadway parlor at 3:40 am July 1,…
Drivers Flouting New One-Way Shore Blvd Rule, Locals Say
July 1, By Michael Florio
Not all drivers feel that Shore Boulevard’s new one-way regulation applies to them, according to local accounts.
The Department of Transportation recently turned Shore Boulevard into a one-way street and added bike lanes, as part of a larger traffic safety plan that also brought redesigns to Hoyt Avenue N and 20th Avenue.…
Astoria Park Fireworks Draw Biggest Crowd Yet
July 1, Staff Report
Thousands of residents gathered at Astoria Park Lawn last night to watch the July 4th fireworks light up the sky.
More than 16,000 people attended, according to Marie Torniali, Executive Director of the Central Astoria Development Corp. …
Grand Larcenies Driving Recent Spike In Astoria Crime
June 30, By Michael Florio
A jump in grand larcenies has been driving recent crime rates in the 114 Precinct.
Crime was up nearly 30 percent in the past 28-day period ending June 26, compared to the same period last year,…
71-Year-Old Astoria Woman Has Gone Missing
June 29, Staff Report
Police are searching for 71-year-old woman who went missing from her Astoria home late at night last week.
Rose Cappiello was last seen leaving her 30th Drive residence on June 24 at 1 a.m., according to the NYPD.…
Astoria Park Pool Opens for Season Today
June 29, Staff Report
With school out, it’s now well and truly summer.
To mark the occasion, the Astoria Park Pool, along with all 55 outdoor public pools city wide, opened today, according to the Parks Department.
The pool is open from 11 a.m.…
Another Casualty At Former Candy Bar Spot With Gym Closing After Less Than A Year
June 28, By Michael Florio
A Ditmars Boulevard gym is closing its doors after being in business for less than a year.
Live Fit, which opened at 19-31 Ditmars Blvd. last November, is currently for rent and a sign in the window states “office only.”
The gym closed down in May,…
Independence Day Fireworks to take place at Astoria Park Thursday
June 28, By Christian Murray
The Astoria sky will light up again this Thursday as the annual 4th of July fireworks show returns to Astoria Park once again.
Central Astoria Local Development Corp., a local non-profit, will host its Independence Day fireworks show on the Astoria Park Lawn,…
Bubble Tea Shop, With Focus on Natural Sweeteners, to Open Mid-July
June 28, By Michael Florio
A new bubble tea shop that will focus on all-natural sweeteners is opening on 30th Avenue next month.
The shop, called The Teapsy, will be located at 33-17 30th Ave. and is expected to open on July 16,…