June 28, 2019 By Christian Murray A fight broke out between two women at the Bel Aire Diner in Astoria earlier this month that left a bystander with a cut face. The two women got into a heated argument at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the 31-91 21st St. diner before it… Read more »
June 27, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan With several thousand absentee and paper ballots left to be counted in Queens District Attorney Democratic primary, Borough President Melinda Katz has not yet conceded to insurgent candidate Tiffany Cabán. Cabán, who earned a slight lead over Katz of 1,090 votes with 98 percent of precincts reporting, declared victory… Read more »
June 26, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan As election results rolled in last night for the Queens District Attorney race, a stark contrast appeared between voters in eastern and western Queens. Support for Tiffany Cabán, a 31-year-old queer Latina public defender, was overwhelmingly strong on the western side of the borough, particularly in Astoria, Long Island… Read more »
June 25, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Political newcomer Tiffany Cabán is on the verge of pulling off a stunning upset to win the Democratic nomination to be the next Queens District Attorney. With 98.6 percent of the vote in, Cabán had generated 39.6 percent of the vote, about 1,100 votes more than Melinda Katz who pulled… Read more »
June 25, 2019 By Christian Murray The Astoria Park Pool opens Thursday along with 52 other outdoor New York City pools. City pools traditionally open the day after public schools close. The Astoria Park Pool, located at 19th Street and 23rd Dr., will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for a cleaning… Read more »
June 25, 2019 By Shane O’Brien The annual 4th of July fireworks display will take place at Astoria Park on Thursday. Organized by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc.(CALDC), the celebration will take place on the Great Lawn exactly a week before Independence Day. The non-profit organization has been hosting the 4th of July… Read more »
June 24, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan and Christian Murray State Senator Michael Gianaris endorsed public defender Tiffany Cabán, 31, over the weekend in the contentious race for Queens District Attorney. “I’m interested in supporting someone who is going to bring real change to the prosecutor’s office,” Gianaris said when he made the announcement. “Tiffany Cabán… Read more »
June 23, 2019 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris faces a challenger in next year’s Democratic primary. Justin Potter, a Long Island City resident, announced the launch of his campaign to represent the 12th Senate district recently, arguing that people can no longer count on Gianaris to take a pragmatic approach to policymaking. Much… Read more »
June 21, 2019 By Christian Murray BJ’s Wholesale Club and Burlington Coat Factory are likely to be opening on 48th Street in the mall that used to house National Wholesale Liquidators and Toys R Us. Heidenberg Properties Group, the owner of the 35-00 48th Street mall, went before Community Board 1 Tuesday to get the… Read more »
June 20, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s first dog run has opened although the official unveiling is scheduled for mid-July. The long-awaited dog park at Triborough Bridge Playground C on Hoyt Avenue was open to the public Thursday and pooches large and small were seen to be enjoying the new play space. The bone-shaped park,… Read more »