May 6, By Michael Florio
An Astoria street will soon pay tribute to the founder of a Greek television channel.
The block of 31st Avenue between Steinway Street and 41st Street will be called “Demetris Kastanas Way” to honor the founder of National Greek Television,…
May 5, By Michael Florio
Three teenagers attacked a young man while shouting “Isis-Isis” in Astoria last week and local politicians want the community to help the police find the perpetrators.
One of the three suspects allegedly punched the 19-year-old victim in the face twice and called out “Arab.” As the victim pushed him away,…
May 4, By Michael Florio
Construction to turn Shore Boulevard into a one-way street will begin this month.
The Department of Transportation will begin implementing changes in mid-May that will create a new protected bike path and ultimately remove a lane of traffic on Shore Boulevard,…
May 4, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who followed a 21-year-old woman into her building and tried to push his way into her apartment in the early hours Tuesday.
The suspect entered the woman’s Broadway and 36th Street building at about 1:15 am and attempted to barge his way into her apartment,…
May 2, By Michael Florio
Following complaints of beer bottles, condoms and even a crack pipe being found at a local playground, the Parks Department has begun locking a gate there overnight.
The Parks Department began locking Sean’s Place Playground last Wednesday,…
April 30, Staff Report
Police are looking for three men who allegedly punched a 19-year-old man in the face while yelling “Isis-Isis” in Astoria on Wednesday.
The NYPD released footage this morning of three men who followed the victim from behind at about 1:20 pm on Wednesday,…
April 28, Staff Report
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas will host her fourth annual western Queens Town Hall meeting with the United Community Civic Association on May 12.
The Town Hall takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Moving Image,…
April 28, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who unsuccessfully attempted to rob an Astoria bank at gunpoint.
The suspect entered Sussex Bank, located at Astoria Boulevard and 29th Street., drew a gun and demanded cash from the teller,…
April 27, By Michael Florio
A surge in the number of identity thefts–categorized as grand larcenies–has driven up the crime rate up in Astoria in the past month.
In the most recent 28-day period, ending on April 24, there have been 67 grand larcenies,…
April 27, By Michael Florio
Astorians are planning a series of events to celebrate the Hell Gate Bridge as it turns 100 years old.
The newly founded Hell Gate Centenary Celebration Group hosted its first planning meeting on Tuesday night.…