Feb. 25, By Michael Florio
An international fried chicken franchise is set to open in Astoria.
Bonchon Chicken, a Korean fried-chicken eatery located at 25-30 Broadway, is set to open March 10, according to franchise co-owner Jack Poon.
The franchise will be the fifth Bonchon Chicken in New York and will be part of global chain that includes about 30 US restaurants.…
Feb. 23, By Christian Murray
George Onorato, who represented western Queens in the state senate for nearly 30 years, passed away on Saturday. He was 86.
Onorato, a Democrat, served in office from 1983 through 2010, before stepping down and making way for Mike Gianaris,…
Feb. 23, By Michael Florio
A proposed plan that would charge commuters a toll for using the Queensboro bridge—and three other New York City bridges–was put forward last week by an advocacy group that includes the former NYC traffic commissioner.…
Feb. 23, By Michael Florio
A Greek restaurant that is taking over the location of Frank’s Bakery is expected to open early next month.
The manager of Piatsa Souvlaki Greek Grill, located at 36-02 30th Ave, said the restaurant should be opening within two weeks
George Pardalis,…
Feb. 20, By Christian Murray
The Astoria World Manor, located at 25-22 Astoria Blvd, reopened on Feb. 18 after being closed by the Health Department last week.
Ike Ahn, the general manager, said that the banquet hall hosted three parties today and will be putting on 11 events over the weekend.…
Feb. 19, By Michael Florio
To mark the final season of Mad Men, the Museum of Moving image is bringing a piece of 1950s Madison Ave. to Queens.
The Museum of Moving Image (36-01 35th Ave) will be launching a Mad Men exhibit on March 14 that will include large-scale sets,…
By Michael Florio
The man who allegedly beat and robbed a 78-year-old in front of an Astoria convenience store Tuesday morning has been arrested.
Charles Piccolo, 37, was caught by police just after 6 pm at the corner of 35th Street and Astoria Blvd.…
Feb. 18, By Michael Florio
The Community Board 1 monthly meeting, which was held at the Astoria World Manor, was unusually short last night largely because the Health Department had shut the venue down.
The entire meeting was completed in just an hour.…
Feb. 18, Staff Report
A 78-year man was thrown to the ground and robbed Tuesday while he was at the front window of a convenience store purchasing cigarettes, the police said.
The suspect approached the man outside the 22-44 31st Street convenience store,…
Feb. 17, By Michael Florio
Local politicians will be holding a vigil tonight at MAS Queens Community Center, located at 25-15 Steinway Street, in memory of the three Muslim students who were shot and killed last week in North Carolina.…