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Ghost Tour Explores Astoria’s Haunted History

June 3, By Michael Florio

Ghosts will soon rise in Astoria.

Boroughs of the Dead, which hosts haunted tours around the city, will present its next “Haunted Histories and Legends of Astoria” tour on June 11.

The tour will make 10 stops throughout the neighborhood,…

Two Women Steal Nearly 100 Shirts From Gap Kids

June 3, Staff Report

Two women stole nearly 100 shirts worth more a thousand dollars from a local Gap Kids.

The women entered the Gap Kids, located at 31-02 Steinway St., and stole 96 shirts and tank tops on May 14 at 11:20 a.m.,…

Strip Club Where Cab Driver Was Shot Closed For Good

June 1, By Michael Florio

An Astoria strip club with a history of violence has shut down for good.

Club Purlieu, located at 36-04 34th St., has closed its doors, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.

Deputy Inspector Peter Fortune,…

Astoria Pool Set To Open June 29

June 1, By Michael Florio

Despite the scorching temperatures, residents have to wait until the end of the month to use the Astoria Park pool, per the Parks Department’s schedule.

The pool is set to open on June 29,…

Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Off Ditmars Blvd Station

May 27, Staff Report

A man was seriously injured after jumping from the Astoria/Ditmars Blvd subway station onto the street Friday morning.

At roughly 5:40 a.m. the man got off of a train and was observed climbing onto the “catwalk” – a walkway past the end of the platform that is off limits to the public – according to an MTA spokesperson.…