August 21, By Michael Florio
A craft beer bar that has generated a lot of buzz is set to open. Judy & Punch, located at 34-08 30th Ave, will open its doors next Wednesday for what co-owner Gerard Leary is calling a “soft opening.” The bar will feature 14 draft lines,…
August 20, By Michael Florio
Individuals busted for gun offenses will most likely be listed on a public registry- much like sex offenders. The city council is introducing a bill tomorrow–co-sponsored by Costa Constantinides–that aims to combat gun violence by mandating that all gun offenders are listed on an online registry,…
August 20, Staff Report A new seafood restaurant and lounge called Riou is set to open in mid-September, at 28-43 Steinway Street, according to the owner. The restaurant is currently in the early stages of renovation and the owner is still working on the menu.…
August 20, By Michael Florio
A spicy Latin restaurant is set to open on 30th Ave. Mezquite Pollos A La Brasa, a Mexican and Peruvian restaurant, is opening this Friday at 45-06 30th Ave. The restaurant will feature Peruvian style seafood,…
August 19, By Michael Florio
The public will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how films and TV shows are made at Kaufman Astoria Studios for one day next month. Kaufman Astoria Studios, along with the Museum of Moving Image and Theatrical Teamsters Local 817,…
August 18, By Michael Florio
A store that will be similar in concept to Build-A-Bear will be opening in Astoria next month. Teddy Mountain, which focuses on providing entertainment for young children, will be opening at 29-21 21st Ave in September by a husband-and-wife team who live in East Elmhurst.…
August 17, By Michael Florio
An Astoria couple who have been operating a coffee bean delivery business out of their apartment have opened their own coffee shop. Astoria Coffee, located at 30-04 30th Street, had a soft opening on Thursday,…
August 15, By Michael Florio
The big boys are about to move in. In recent weeks, several independent coffee shops have opened in Astoria—from 60 Beans to OK Café. Now it’s time for the multinationals to get in on the action.…
August 15, By Christian Murray
A former Astoria businessman who posed as a lawyer and investment adviser was convicted of stealing $5 million from his clients yesterday, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Mohammed Rafikian, also known as Mo Kian,…
August 14, By Michael Florio
The long wait for the reopening of the plaza within Athens Square Park will soon be over, according to the parks department. “We anticipate the site reopening by September,” a spokeswoman for the Parks Department said in a statement,…