May 6, By Michael Florio
A popular Astoria eatery that closed two years ago is making a return — to neighboring Long Island City. Mundo, best known for its unique mix of global cuisines, is reopening this summer in the five-story Paper Factory hotel,…
New York News May 5, By Michael Florio
The city is lowering the speed limit on large sections of Northern and Queens Boulevards — as part of its Vision Zero program to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The city aims to implement a “slow zone” on Northern Blvd – from 40th Road to 114th Street—by the end of May,…
May 4, By Michael Florio
The owners of Sweet Afton, the popular bar and restaurant located at 30-09 34th St, are opening another Astoria restaurant later this year. The new eatery will be located near the Ditmars subway station,…
May 2, By Christian Murray
A 14-year male was robbed by several teenagers in Astoria last week. The victim was approached by the group of teenagers while walking in the vicinity of 30th Road and 14th Street. The suspects then removed his Samsung cell phone.…
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pril 30, By Michael Florio
Astoria is about to get its fifth Starbucks. The Seattle-based coffee chain is about to open a store at 30-18 Astoria Boulevard, according to a representative from the company. The company doesn’t have a firm opening date.…
April 29, By Michael Florio
The rental market in Astoria has just broken through the $5,000 per month barrier. Justin Kinslow, a broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, said he has just rented a 1,700 square foot, two-story town house townhouse for $5,000 per-month,…
April 25, By Michael Florio
An ex-con slipped through an apartment window in Astoria and bashed three females in the head with a hammer before taking off with a laptop Sunday morning. Lawrence Parsons, 29, climbed into the apartment at the Marine Terrace Apartments,…
April 25, By Michael Florio
The number of robberies reported in Astoria continues to climb. This year there have been 76 robberies through April 13, up from 60 for the same period a year ago. And there are few signs that the robbery rate is going to decline any time soon.…
April 25, By Michael Florio
A new Astoria-centric comedy show opened at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in March and will be running once a month. Jesse Jones, a local resident and comedian, is producing the show that aims to be a venue for talented Astoria comics.…
April 24, By Christian Murray
The MTA bus that connects Long Island City with Astoria, via Vernon Blvd., might start running on weekends. The MTA has put forward a proposal that would see expanded Q103 weekday service, accompanied by a weekend schedule.…