December 4, By Christian Murray
An Astoria man has been charged for trying to torch half a dozen vehicles – including a police car – in the Elmhurst area yesterday.
Miguel Ramos, 23, allegedly stuffed a rag in each of the vehicles’ gas tanks and then set them on fire,…
Dec. 4, By Christian Murray
Astoria residents have put together an extensive list as to how to spend $1 million in city funds on the neighborhood.
Councilman Costa , who is allocated millions of dollars by the city council to fund neighborhood projects each year,…
Dec. 3, By Michael Florio
The movement toward clean living continues—as several stores and restaurants are opening with vegans and health-conscious residents in mind.
Jujube Tree Asian Vegan Cuisine, which obviously sells vegan food, is opening at 35-02 30th Ave.,…
Dec. 3, By Michael Florio
Fresh Start Organic Eatery & Market, located at 29-13 23rd Ave, has reopened after closing late September for renovations.
Stella Leandrou, who owns the store with Ellie Zoumberakis, said the renovations included putting in an antique-looking ceiling,…
Dec. 2, By Michael Florio
The owners of a popular 30th Avenue barbecue joint have plans to open a café, according to sources.
Dino Phillippou and Dimitri Paloumbis, the owners of MexiBBQ, are expected to open a cold-brewed coffee shop at 37-04 30th Ave in coming months,…
Dec. 1, By Michael Florio
An Astoria law firm representing a woman who claimed that she was burned by a Starbucks coffee overcame a significant legal hurdle in her quest for damages last month.
Devrim Cacin-Worthy, a Flushing resident represented by Sacco &…
By Michael Florio
Residents will be able to catch a nostalgia train from Queens Plaza every Sunday this December.
The trains are comprised of old subway cars that ran between the 1930s and early 1970s.
This year the nostalgia trains will run along the Sixth Avenue M-line on Sundays (November 30th,…
Nov. 26, My Michael Florio
The 114th Precinct is joining the information age and will soon be on Twitter.
Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney, the precinct’s commanding officer, said he and some of his officers from the precinct will be undergo a training session in December.…
Nov. 26, By Michael Florio
A new fitness center has recently opened in Astoria.
Unlimited Body, located at 27-18 23rd Ave, took over the business that had previously been Seek Fitness.
Daniel Berrios, the owner of United Body, is very familiar with the location.…
Nov. 26, By Michael Florio
The Astoria Cove development proposal was unanimously passed by City Council Tuesday.
Councilman Costa Constantinides praised his colleagues following the vote and discussed the significance of it.
“Residential development in the 21st Century must be innovative,…