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Astoria resident wins it big on Wheel of Fortune

March 17, By Michael Florio

An Astoria man will be on Wheel of Fortune this Friday and will be taking home a big check.

R.J. Vaillancourt, 24, who spent months auditioning for the show, will be a contestant on this Friday’s episode that is airing at 7:30 pm on WABC-TV.…

Queens World Film Festival kicks off Tuesday, with 30 countries represented

March 16, By Michael Florio

The Queens World Film Festival (QWFF), which will screen more than 100 independent films, kicks off tomorrow night at the Museum of Moving Image.

The festival, which runs from March 17 through 22nd, will feature 117 films from 30 nations.…

Construction of Astoria Park Amphitheater to begin 2016

 March 12, By Michael Florio

It’s been years in the making but the amphitheater will finally be coming to Astoria Park.

The long-awaited amphitheater is expected to transform the defunct diving pool into an outdoor performance space. The Parks Department said the final design will be completed by the end of the month,…

Astoria man charged for allegedly stealing hybrid vehicle battery and airbags

March 12, By Christian Murray

A 48-year-old Astoria man faces charges for allegedly breaking into several cars and stealing airbags as well as hybrid vehicle battery packs.

Peter Ali, who lives at 14-39 29th Avenue, allegedly broke into a Taxi and stole a hybrid vehicle battery pack valued at approximately $4000.…

Pet Pharmacy to open in Astoria by owner of Sunnyside pet store

March 10, By Christian Murray

Wespaw Pets, a popular Sunnyside-based pet store, is opening an animal pharmacy in Astoria.

The pharmacy, which will be located at 37-15 23rd Avenue, will cater to all pets—from dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles and even fish.…

Three men stabbed inside Astoria ‘gentleman’s club’

March 9, By Michael Florio

A fight erupted inside an Astoria nightclub early Friday morning, leaving three men in the hospital.

Three men were stabbed after a fight broke out at Club Purlieu, a gentleman’s club located at 36-04 34th Street,…