March 4, Staff Report
The Astoria Bank at 37-16 30th Avenue was robbed Friday afternoon, according to police.
An officer present at the scene said that the robbery took place around 2 p.m.
However, she said she could not provide further information about how much was stolen or how the robbery occurred.…
March 4, By Michael Florio
The two Queens Sports Authority locations are safe from closures that will hit more than 140 of the company’s stores nationwide.
Sports Authority announced this week that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing about a third of its stores.…
March 4, By Jackie Strawbridge
Council Member Costa Constantinides has released the ballot items for his district’s Participatory Budgeting session, which include upgrades to schools, community facilities, local parks and more.
Participatory Budgeting is a process that allows constituents to vote on how capital dollars are spent in their district.…
March 3, Staff Report
An Astoria real estate office infamous for its apparently shady business practices was closed by court order last month and is now available for rent.
The 950-square-foot storefront at 32-05 31st Ave. is available for $3,500 per month,…
March 4, Staff Report
A man was found slumped over in the driver’s seat of his SUV after being shot in the head in Astoria Friday morning, police said.
The 37-year-old driver, reportedly a livery driver, was discovered near 35th Street and 37th Avenue just before 5 a.m.,…
March 2, By Michael Florio
Sports Authority plans to close nearly one third of its 450 stores, the company announced today.
The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to cut 140 stores nationwide. If the court grants it bankruptcy protection,…
March 1, Staff Report
Kaufman Astoria Studios has installed 373 solar panels on one of its rooftops, which will provide power to its offices, lights and elevators inside.
According to the studio, this new solar power system was installed on top of its 3,000-square-foot Stage K building,…
March 1, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly asked a man lie on the ground before shooting him in the arm on Monday.
The 32-year-old victim was walking to his car near 38-31 9th St.…
February 29, By Michael Florio
Two restaurants offering different flavors from Japanese cuisine opened in Astoria this month.
Shuya Café de Ramen opened at 42-13 Broadway on Feb. 3, according to owner and chef Shuya Miyawaki.
The restaurant, which specializes in ramen,…
February 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Despite a push from Astoria’s elected officials, Amtrak has stated that it does not believe repainting the faded Hell Gate Bridge is necessary.
Last week, U.S. Reps Joe Crowley and Carolyn Maloney, State Sen.…