October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…
October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
Preliminary construction work is in gear at the site of a new seven-story apartment building on 35th Street, across the street from Kaufman Astoria Studios.
The development will include 65 rental units and first-floor retail,…
October 26, By Jackie Strawbridge
The popular Ditmars Boulevard ramen spot HinoMaru Ramen will soon get a new location on 30th Avenue.
The new restaurant, located at 42-06 30th Ave., will be called HinoMaru Ko. The word “ko’” in Japanese translates to “child.”
“As such the 30th Avenue location will be smaller,…
October 26, Staff Report
A young man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Steinway Street on Sunday, according to the NYPD.
Police found Woodside resident Nathaniel Gomez, 22, at 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street around 6 a.m.…
October 23, By Michael Florio
The MTA is adding trains to 12 subway lines next summer, including several that run in Western Queens.
The N train will be one of the lines receiving increased service starting in June. The number of trains running on weekdays from 9 a.m.…
October 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
An early morning fire on Thursday forced a row of businesses at Broadway and 37th Street to close indefinitely.
The fire broke out at 2:30 a.m. at 31-88 37th St., according to the FDNY. …
October 23, Staff Report
The 10th annual Halloween Harvest Festival takes place at Socrates Sculpture Park tomorrow.
The festival, which runs from 11 am through 3 pm, will feature a dog costume contest, face painting and dancing in the park.…
October 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
A new workout studio called Live Fit is set to open at the former Candy Bar next month.
Owner and Astoria resident Danielle McAlpine has started renovation work at the studio, located at 19-31 Ditmars Blvd.…
October 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
Although the N/Q line may have years to wait on countdown clocks for its platforms, it will receive more basic train information screens by 2016, according to the MTA.
MTA spokesperson Kevin Ortiz said that screens will be installed by the end of next year to tell passengers when trains are approaching in terms of the number of stops.…
October 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
Parents and educators seeking to partially close 34th Street for PS 166 student use have gotten an important green light.
As the Astoria Post
reported on Tuesday, the school community wants to create a “school playstreet” next to PS 166,…