April 13, By Michael Florio
Dozens of Astorians gathered last week to brainstorm improvements for a local playground, with ideas ranging from new swings to a makeover for a public sculpture.
The Parks Department held a meeting on April 6 where the public was able to suggest ideas for the renovation of Playground Thirty Five,…
April 13, Staff Report
Astoria’s blocks continue to make way for residential development, with a five-story, 23-unit residential property slated to rise on 38th Street.
Construction plans were filed yesterday with the Department of Buildings for the development at 30-68 38th St.…
April 12, Staff Report
Astorians who “feel the Bern” will be able to cheer for their candidate at a local primary results viewing party next week.
Bernie Sanders supporters and campaign volunteers will host a New York Primary results viewing party at Katch,…
April 12, Staff Report
A two-family house, located at 27-21 27th Street, is about to be demolished to make room for a four story, eight unit building.
Demolition papers were filed with the Buildings Department yesterday to bulldoze the existing 2-story structure.…
April 12, By Michael Florio
A local playground that hasn’t been renovated in two decades is about to get a $4.5 million makeover.
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced on Tuesday that he secured $4.5 million in funding from Mayor Bill de Blasio for the renovation of Dutch Kills Playground,…
April 12, Staff Report
Gino’s Pizzeria, located at 43-19 Broadway, has been closed temporarily by the Health Department.
The pizzeria was shut down on April 7 after inspectors discovered evidence of mice and live roaches, according to Health Dept.…
April 11, By Michael Florio
A cocktail lounge will open this summer at the former Caffé Bene spot on Ditmars Boulevard.
Co-owner Padraig O’Brien said the “speakeasy style” lounge, called The Last Word, will open at 31-30 Ditmars Blvd.…
April 11, By Michael Florio
Astorians can learn to paint while enjoying their favorite wine or beer at a new space on 31st Street.
The Paint Place, which offers painting classes and private lessons, opened in late March on the second floor of 31-21 31st St.,…
April 8, Staff Report
Police have released a surveillance video of the sedan that fatally struck a man on 21st Street.
The NYPD are searching for the driver of a silver or grey four door sedan who plowed down a 45-year-old man on Wednesday night.…
April 8, Staff Report
The police are looking for a man who grabbed a 23-year-old woman and attempted to rip her clothes off on Ditmars Boulevard last month.
The incident took place at the intersection of 48th Street and Ditmars Boulevard at about 1:45 am on Sunday,…