Feb. 2, By Christian Murray
The Queens District Attorney’s office has filed charges against Alexander Bonich, who allegedly shot and killed his friend in Astoria Park Saturday.
Bonich is accused of killing William Klinger, an Italian immigrant, who was found dead in Astoria Park at about 2:30 pm Saturday from a gunshot to the head.…
By Michael Florio
The man found dead in Astoria Park Saturday was murdered and the police have arrested the alleged perpetrator.
The police have arrested Alexander Bonich , 49, and have charged him with 2nd degree murder.
Bonich lives in Astoria at 25-66 42nd Street.…
Jan. 31, Staff Report
A man was found dead in Astoria Park this afternoon from a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.
The police found the man at about 2:30pm after they receive a report that there was an unconscious person inside the park near the pool (24-02 19th Street).…
Jan. 31, Staff Report
The organizers of the 5th annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) held their kick-off event on January 18 to provide an overview of some of the films that will be screened this year and to bring many of the actors and film makers together.…
Jan. 30, By Michael Florio
Tea and Milk, which made a name for itself at the LIC Flea selling tea and bubble tea, will be opening its first store at 32-02 34th Avenue in late February.
The owners will be putting up signage in a few weeks,…
Jan. 30, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who allegedly approached an 11-year-old girl near Ditmars Blvd and tried to steal her cell phone.
The police said the girl was walking to school on Jan. 20,…
Jan. 29, By Michael Florio
The Wendy’s located on Steinway Street closed last week after being in operation for more than 20 years, according to the property manager.
The lease at the 30-91 Steinway Street establishment had come to an end and the fast-food joint elected not to renew.…
Jan. 28, By Michael Florio
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas is trying to put the heat on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fix a dangerous Astoria intersection.
Simotas sent a letter to the agency last week regarding its failure to follow through with its traffic safety plans at the intersection of 32nd Street,…
Jan. 27, Staff Report
The storm may not have lived up to the hype but Astoria was still left with plenty of snow.
Here is some of the aftermath.…
Jan. 26, By Michael Florio
The friends and family of a writer who was killed while riding his bicycle in Long Island City earlier this month have started a fundraiser in his honor.
Hoyt Jacobs, a 36-year-old writer, poet and teacher,…