January 26, By Christian Murray
Frank Raffaele, the CEO and founder of the Long Island City-based coffee chain Coffeed, is a familiar face in the neighborhood, often serving drinks or clearing tables at his Hunters Point South Park café location,…
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King of Falafel to open its much-anticipated restaurant Saturday
January 25, By Michael Florio
The owners of a popular Astoria food truck will be opening their highly-anticipated brick-and-mortar eatery this weekend.
King of Falafel & Shawarma, the popular food truck, will be opening a restaurant located at 30-15 Broadway this Saturday.…
Mayor Visits Western Queens After Disappointing Storm Response In The Borough
January 25, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited western Queens Monday morning following statements that he was not satisfied with cleanup efforts here during Winter Storm Jonas.
During a press conference on Sunday, the Mayor said that the City did not do a good enough job clearing the streets in Queens.…
Woman’s body found by Astoria shoreline, police investigating
January 23, Staff Report
A woman was found dead along the shoreline at 21st Avenue and Shore Boulevard Friday afternoon, according to police.
The NYPD responded to a phone call at 12:45 pm, Jan. 22, that a woman had been found dead along the shoreline.…
N / Q Trains to Shutdown at 4:00 PM for Winter Storm Jonas
January 23, Staff Report
The New York City Transit Authority and the MTA jointly announced that all above ground and elevated subway lines, including the N and Q line, will begin shutting down at 4:00 pm today, with limited underground trains running.…
Two Men Attack CVS Employee While Trying To Steal Ice Cream
January 22, Staff Report
Police are searching for two men who attempted to steal ice cream from a Ditmars Boulevard CVS Pharmacy and then beat up an employee who confronted them.
The two males entered the CVS at 7:13 p.m.…
New Irish Whiskey Bar And Restaurant Slated For 30th Avenue
The owners of popular bars in Woodside and Forest Hills will open a third location in Astoria.
The owners of The Cuckoo’s Nest in Woodside and Banter in Forest Hills will soon open Passage Irish Whiskey Bar & Kitchen at 40-11 30th Ave,…
DOT Plans One-Way Shore Blvd, Gets Thumbs Up From Electeds
January 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Department of Transportation has proposed making Shore Boulevard one-way and adding new bike lanes in the area, following months of community discussion on traffic safety around Astoria Park.
Under the DOT’s proposal, the northbound traffic lane on Shore Boulevard would be removed,…
Internet-Famous Cat Lil BUB To Visit Museum Of The Moving Image
January 20, Staff Report
Astorians have the opportunity to meet an Internet sensation this month.
Lil BUB, the cat that took the Internet by storm with her big eyes and dangling tongue, will make an appearance at the Museum of the Moving Image on Jan.…
Man robs Astoria bodega, needed help to open register
January 20, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a 21st Street bodega over the weekend.
The suspect entered the bodega, located at 27-19 21st Street, on Saturday at about 11:10 pm, before jumping over the counter and attempting to open the cash register.…