May 17, Staff Report
A 39-year-old Astoria man who killed a man with a knife inside his Steinway Street apartment was sentenced today to 25 years to life, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Wahid Elawame, who lived at 25-60 Steinway Street,…
May 17, By Michael Florio
Renovations and tech upgrades are on track for a handful of Astoria subway stations.
The upgrades will come to six stations next year, according to Luke DePalma, Assistant Director for Government and Community Affairs with MTA/NYC Transit.…
May 16, By Michael Florio
The Department of Sanitation is searching for a new home in Astoria for its fleet of garbage trucks.
The DOS, which has numerous garage locations City-wide, currently uses a facility at 34-28 21st St.…
May 13, By Michael Florio
Several Astoria residents questioned the Department of Transportation and elected officials about their decision to convert Shore Boulevard into a one-way street at a town hall meeting held at the Museum of the Moving Image last night.…
May 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Kelly’s Bar is slated to get some new neighbors.
Developers are planning a six-story, 10-unit residential development next to the well-known local bar on the corner of Crescent Street and 31st Avenue. Construction permits for the new development at 23-60 31st Ave.…
May 12, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for stealing thousands of dollars out of several women’s bank accounts, including one in Astoria and another in Jackson Heights.
The suspect stole bank account information from four victims and used it to remove money at six different TD Bank locations around the city,…
May 11, By Michael Florio
A leading Astoria community organization will be hosting its second annual International Cultural Fest this month.
The free festival, which is hosted by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, will feature cultural performances representing nine different nationalities.…
May 10, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan for a $2.5 billion streetcar connecting Queens and Brooklyn sparked mixed opinions among Astorians at a community discussion Monday night.
Many residents expressed concerns over cost and efficiency, while worrying if the proposed streetcar,…
The Dutch Kills Civic Association is calling on the Department of Transportation to improve safety conditions on a busy intersection.
The association wants the DOT to implement safety measures at 39th Avenue and 29th Street, including a stop sign, daylighting – which increases visibility for pedestrians crossing the street – and removing a bike corral located at this intersection.…
May 5, By Christian Murray
A representative of State Sen. Michael Gianaris’ office has been caught up in the campaign finance investigation that has embroiled the de Blasio administration.
Matt Lerch, an Astoria resident who represents Gianaris at community board meetings and local events,…