June 13, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A chain of Queens-based homegoods stores is planning its expansion into Brooklyn with a new store in Greenpoint. Lockwood, a popular shop with three locations in Astoria and one in Jackson Heights, will open their doors on Sept. 1 at 98 Greenpoint Avenue. Owner Mackenzi Farquer said they will… Read more »
June 13, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Officials cut the ribbon Tuesday to mark the completion of a $7.5 million overhaul of P.S. 151’s playground. The playground, which had been used to house 10 temporary classroom units, is now free of clutter and students at the 50-05 31st Ave. school now have a whole new play area…. Read more »
June 12, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Over 100 graffiti works and murals have been painted on the walls of buildings in and around Welling Court in Astoria. The works are part of the 10th annual Welling Court Mural Project, which showcases contemporary graffiti and mural artworks on Welling Court at 30th Avenue & 12th Street. The project… Read more »
June 12, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Thieves robbed a total of 33 Uber and Lyft drivers in the past two months by taking the victims’ phones and transferring funds into their own accounts, police said. Three men targeted the Uber and Lyft drivers across the city between April 3 and June 3, according to police. The… Read more »
June 11, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Actor Robert De Niro and a developer are reportedly buying a 5.3 acre lot in Astoria and planning to build a film studio. The site, located near the Steinway Creek at 87 19th Ave., is under contract for $73 million from piano manufacturer Steinway, according to a report from Commercial… Read more »
June 11, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Plans have been filed for a six-story, mixed use building on 31st Street. The building, to be located at 36-22 31st St., where a two family home currently stands, would go up on a 2,250 square feet lot. The proposed building would be 60 feet tall and consist of 10… Read more »
June 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan An upstate man will serve 11 years in prison for the attempted murder of a woman in Queensbridge, the Queens District Attorney’s office announced today. Snooze Brown, 23, of Middletown, New York pleaded guilty in May to shooting a bystander during a violent altercation with his girlfriend in January… Read more »
June 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Council Member Costa Constantinides announced today that he will be introducing a three-bill legislative package later this week that aims to transform Rikers Island into a green energy hub. The set of bills, titled the Renewable Rikers Act, co-sponsored by Manhattan Council Member Helen Rosenthal, will be introduced at… Read more »
June 7, 2019 By Max Murray The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation this week that will guarantee car wash workers receive minimum wage in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The bill, sponsored by Jessica Ramos in the senate, will reduce car wash workers’ dependence on tips to earn a… Read more »
June 7, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Jolsons Wine & Liquors, which has been in Astoria for 85 years, has reopened on 23rd Avenue after closing down its 31st Street location eight months ago. Eric Bernabo, the owner of Jolsons, said his new 26-20 23rd Ave. storefront is significantly smaller than his previous space but he… Read more »