Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
The Astoria Cove mega development may have been approved by the City Planning Commission last week—but it is unlikely that it will be built according to its current plan.
The 1,700-unit plan still has to be approved by the city council and the most pivotal player in that decision is Councilman Costa Constantinides who has many concerns with it.…
Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
A popular Astoria restaurant has completed its expansion and is expected to open its additional space next week.
Butcher Bar, a half butcher shop/half restaurant located at 37-08 30th Ave, took over the space next door earlier this year,…
Oct. 8, By Christian Murra
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Call him the 21st Century version of Willie Sutton or John Dillinger.
The police are searching for a man who has robbed eight Queens banks—and attempted to rob two others—in the past 2 1/2 years.…
Oct. 7, By Christian Murray
The MTA plans to spend more than $110 million on repairing Astoria’s six above-ground subway stations, according to its recently released capital plan.
The Astoria-Ditmars, Astoria Blvd, 30th Avenue, Broadway, 36th Avenue and 39th Avenue subway stations would each receive more than $18.8 million in “renewal” work starting in 2015,…
Oct. 7, By Michael Florio
Astoria’s councilman is introducing a bill that would ban flavored e-cigarettes.
The bill would prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, similar to a 2009 city law that stopped the sale of flavored ‘tobacco’ products.…
Oct. 6, By Michael Florio
After months of renovation, Sugar Freak, located at 36-18 30th Ave, has reopened.
Sugar Freak, which serves Louisiana home cooking, had its grand reopening on Sunday.
The restaurant will open at 4 pm everyday this week.…
Oct. 6, By Michael Florio
Another restaurant week is about to come to Western Queens.
More than 150 restaurants will be participating in the 11th annual Queens Restaurant Week—including 10 from Astoria and four from Long Island City.
Queens Restaurant Week,…
Oct. 3, By Michael Florio
Tomorrow’s much anticipated It’s My Park Day at Astoria Park, hosted by the Astoria Park Alliance, has been canceled due to the forecast of heavy rain.
Martha Lopez-Gilpin, Co-Chairperson of Astoria Park Alliance, said it was a tough decision,…
Oct. 3, By Michael Florio
The organizer of the Astoria Restaurant Week claims the event was a success and plans to put it on again next year.
More than 2,500 people signed up for free “foodie passes” over the course of the week–entitling pass holders to food specials.…
Oct. 2, By Michael Florio
A new restaurant servicing authentic Sicilian food is about to open in Ditmars.
Razzies Pizza, which will be located at 29-04 Ditmars Blvd, is expected to open in about two weeks serving pastas, seafood,…