June 10, By Michael Florio
Kaufman Astoria Studios continues to expand, announcing yesterday that it will be constructing a 4-story building above its parking lot to house two new sound stages.
The studio, known for shows such as “Sesame Street” and “Orange is the New Black,” plans to build on the parking lot located on the corner of 34th Avenue and 36th Street.…
June 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
A new mural celebrating Greek philosophers and icons has come to 29th Street, as part of an effort that local officials hope will stave off graffiti.
The mural was painted on both sides of the overpass at 29th Street between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard through the community arts group 501(see)(streets).…
June 10, Staff Report
Mount Sinai Queens cut the ribbon on its new, 20,000-square-foot emergency department this week.
The new Emergency Department, located on Crescent Street and 30th Road, is nearly five times the size of the previous one.…
June 10, By Michael Florio
A parade of decorated bikes and floats will ride along Vernon Boulevard tomorrow afternoon for the annual LIC Bike Parade.
The festivities begin at 11 a.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park (32-01 Vernon Blvd.) where Socrates artists will hold workshops to help decorate participants’ bicycles.…
June 10, By Michael Florio
A new bill passed the Assembly earlier this week that aims to prevent human trafficking.
The bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, calls on the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to create posters—and place them in public places– that would notify trafficking victims where they can find help.…
June 9, By Michael Florio
Permitting issues have delayed a Food Network personality and New York City restaurateur’s plan to open a sprawling grill and speakeasy concept on Ditmars Boulevard.
Willie “Jack” Degel planned to open his new restaurant,…
June 8, By Michael Florio
A longstanding Kew Gardens restaurant is expanding into Astoria.
The Chicken House will open at 31-12 Broadway in mid-July, according to manager Pratik Tomar.
The Kew Gardens restaurant was established in 1980, according to the company.…
June 8, Staff Report
The Astoria Flea and Food night market will return to the neighborhood next month for three evenings of food, crafts and local brews.
The annual flea market will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on three Saturday nights: July 9,…
June 7, By Michael Florio
After years of planning and a year of construction, the ribbon was cut on a renovated Astoria playground today.
Paul Raimonda Playground, located on 20th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets, recently reopened after a $1.7 million renovation that brought in new play equipment for toddlers and children and new fitness equipment for adults. …
June 6, Staff Report
Police are searching for a burglar who stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics and jewelry from an Astoria home.
The teenage suspect entered the 33rd Street residence through a front window on June 2 at 10:30 a.m,…