Jan 3, By Michael Florio
For all those people looking to get in shape in 2014—a new low-cost gym opened in Astoria last month. Blink Fitness, which touts its discount pricing, modern equipment and cleanliness, opened up a facility at 32-27 Steinway Street on Dec.…
Dec. 24, By Christian Murray
The Burger Bistro, a small New York City chain, opened an Astoria location earlier this month. The Astoria restaurant is the fourth store in the chain and is located at 37-03 31st Avenue, off 37th Street.…
Dec. 23, By Christian Murray
CityMD celebrated the grand opening of its new 4,500 square foot state-of-the-art urgent care facility on Friday right in the heart of Astoria. Located at 31-11 Steinway Street, CityMD Astoria will offer immediate care to sick,…
Dec. 19, By Christian Murray
The city is about to keep tabs on animal abusers. The city council passed legislation today — introduced by Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. — that will create a registry of animal abusers.…
Dec. 18, By Christian Murray
Parents, teachers and elected officials are calling on the MTA and the Department of Education to erect sound barriers next to an Astoria school that is located just 50 feet away the elevated N/Q lines.…
Dec. 13, By Christian Murray
An Astoria playground is in for a big upgrade. The city is injecting $550,000 into the renovation of the Triborough Bridge Playground-A, located at 21st Street and Hoyt Avenue North, which will used to add exercise equipment,…
Dec. 10, By Christian Murray
The Muppets will be in Astoria this holiday season. Jim Henson’s beloved puppet characters will be making an appearance at the Museum of the Moving Image this month, with the museum offering a series of Muppets film screenings and puppetry workshops.…
Dec. 9, By Christian Murray
5 Napkin Burger, which has a number of burger joints around the city, closed its Astoria location today. “After three years, we have decided to close the 5 Napkin Burger in Astoria,” the company said in a statement. …
Dec. 8, By Christian Murray
Paul Raimonda Playground, located on 20th Avenue (between 47 St. and 48 St.), is about to undergo a makeover. Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., in a press conference last Tuesday, said that about $800,000 of city funds are being diverted toward upgrading the playground.…
Dec. 4, By Christian Murray
Police are searching for a man wanted for a string of bank robberies–including one in Astoria. The man has struck three times since late October–with one in Auburndale, Sunnyside and Astoria, according to police.…