March 1, By Michael Florio
In the past year, the Department of Sanitation has come under a great deal of fire in Astoria for failing to empty the neighborhood’s trash cans in a timely fashion. On Wednesday, councilman Costa Constantinides took a step to help remedy that by introducing a bill (Int.…
Feb. 27, By Michael Florio
A large outdoor flea market will be opening at Astoria’s Kaufman Studios this May. LIC Flea & Food market is teaming up with Kaufman Astoria Studios to open a market on Kaufman’s 34,800 square foot outdoor film lot—which is located on 36th Street (between 34th and 35th Avenues).…
Feb. 27, By Christian Murray
A woman fought off a man who tried to rape her on 30th Avenue Sunday morning, police said. The victim was walking along 30th Avenue at 3:25 a.m. when a man approached her from behind,…
Feb. 26, By Michael Florio
There continues to be a major surge in the number of burglaries in Astoria— with the Steinway/30th Avenue section being hit the hardest. For the year through Feb. 16, there have been 57 burglaries,…
Feb. 26, By Michael Florio
The police are warning residents to be on the alert for a Con Ed scam. Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney, who spoke at the police precinct 114 meeting in Astoria last night, said that there has been an uptick in the number of cases where swindlers claiming to be from Con Ed have been calling residents/business owners requiring bogus payments.…
Feb. 24, By Michael Florio
A successful Forest Hills burger joint called Twist and Smash’d is opening up a second location in Astoria. The Astoria locale will focus on sports and it will be 5,000 square feet in size,…
Feb. 21, By Michael Florio
The owners of a parking garage that opened on Astoria Boulevard just two months ago are already facing criticism that they are charging too much. The garage, which is located behind the George T.…
Feb. 20, By Michael Florio
Dozens of feral cats continue to go missing in Astoria and several residents are calling on local leaders to take action. Many cat advocates spoke before Community Board 1 Tuesday night and could barely contain their outrage over the disappearance of the cats. …
Feb. 19, By Michael Florio
The Melrose Ballroom, a massive performance space that opened recently at 36-08 33rd Street, went before Community Board 1 Tuesday seeking a cabaret license. The venue, which features four bars, a ballroom and a VIP lounge,…
Feb. 17, By Michael Florio
A local nonprofit organization is helping local families that lack Internet access register for kindergarten. Zone 126, a nonprofit organization established in 2011, is assisting residents of Astoria, Queensbridge and Ravenswood, get their children into kindergarten.…