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Sept. 28, By Michael Florio
Astoria residents will soon have a direct say on how $1 million in city funds will be spent in the district.
Councilman Costa Constantinides, who allocated discretionary funds toward local parks,…
Sept. 28, By Michael Florio
Local artwork will soon be covering the walls at several Astoria bars and restaurants.
The third annual Astoria Arts Festival, which will take place from Oct. 10 through Oct. 19, will showcase the work of 63 Queens-based artists at 35 local establishments.…
Sept 24, By Michael Florio
Thieves broke into fewer Astoria houses and apartments in the past month than they did this time last year.
For the 28-day period ending September 14, the police reported that there were 27 burglaries in the 114th Precinct,…
Sept. 24, By Michael Florio
The Michelin Guide has just released its 2015 “Bib Gourmand” picks and Basil Brick Oven Pizza and HinoMaru Ramen were among the picks for the best value for money.
These two restaurants were the only two Astoria locations to receive the highly-coveted prize.…
Sept. 23, By Christian Murray
The real estate market is heating up in Astoria–and LIC-based Modern Spaces is looking to get in on more of the action.
Modern Spaces, which has its flagship office at 47-42 Vernon Boulevard, will be opening its second office in Astoria next month at 34-16 30th Avenue.…
Sept. 23, By Michael Florio
Two SUVs smashed into one another at a Ditmars intersection this morning, sending six people to hospital including three children, according to the FDNY.
The accident occurred just before 9 am, at the intersection of 21st Avenue and 37th Street,…
Sept. 23, By Michael Florio
The schoolyard at I.S. 126 is full of cracks and potholes —and students that go to the 31-51 21st Street school wanted it fixed.
The faculty, the YMCA and several parents have started a petition calling for repairs and have already gathered 350 signatures.…
Sept. 12, By Michael Florio
A couple with deep Astoria roots opened a bar/restaurant on 34th Avenue earlier this month.
CJ’s Restaurant & Pub, located at 43-04 34th Ave, combines the qualities of a conventional local bar with a restaurant offering American and Italian cuisine.…
Sept. 22, By Michael Florio
Several restaurants on 30th Avenue got the green light from Community Board 1 last week to either open a sidewalk cafe or to renew their existing license.
Pink Nori, a sushi restaurant that opened in January at 36-06 30th Ave,…
Sept. 18, By Michael Florio
This Sunday, the public will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how films and TV shows are made at Kaufman Astoria Studios. Kaufman Astoria Studios, along with the Museum of Moving Image and Theatrical Teamsters Local 817,…