Feb. 27, By Christian Murray
A woman fought off a man who tried to rape her on 30th Avenue Sunday morning, police said. The victim was walking along 30th Avenue at 3:25 a.m. when a man approached her from behind,…
Feb. 26, By Michael Florio
There continues to be a major surge in the number of burglaries in Astoria— with the Steinway/30th Avenue section being hit the hardest. For the year through Feb. 16, there have been 57 burglaries,…
Feb. 26, By Michael Florio
The police are warning residents to be on the alert for a Con Ed scam. Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney, who spoke at the police precinct 114 meeting in Astoria last night, said that there has been an uptick in the number of cases where swindlers claiming to be from Con Ed have been calling residents/business owners requiring bogus payments.…
Feb. 24, By Michael Florio
A successful Forest Hills burger joint called Twist and Smash’d is opening up a second location in Astoria. The Astoria locale will focus on sports and it will be 5,000 square feet in size,…
Feb. 21, By Michael Florio
The owners of a parking garage that opened on Astoria Boulevard just two months ago are already facing criticism that they are charging too much. The garage, which is located behind the George T.…
Feb. 20, By Michael Florio
Dozens of feral cats continue to go missing in Astoria and several residents are calling on local leaders to take action. Many cat advocates spoke before Community Board 1 Tuesday night and could barely contain their outrage over the disappearance of the cats. …
Feb. 19, By Michael Florio
The Melrose Ballroom, a massive performance space that opened recently at 36-08 33rd Street, went before Community Board 1 Tuesday seeking a cabaret license. The venue, which features four bars, a ballroom and a VIP lounge,…
Feb. 17, By Michael Florio
A local nonprofit organization is helping local families that lack Internet access register for kindergarten. Zone 126, a nonprofit organization established in 2011, is assisting residents of Astoria, Queensbridge and Ravenswood, get their children into kindergarten.…
Feb. 15, By Michael Florio
The Entrepreneur Space, which helps food-based businesses get off the ground, is in need of additional revenue as its management believes it does not generate enough to sustain it long term. The E-Space rents low-cost kitchen space to small firms that make everything from Jamaican meat patties to handmade dog treats.…
By Michael Florio
The Queens World Film Festival (QWFF), which will showcase more than 100 independent films from across the globe, is coming back for a fourth year. The film festival will open March 4 at the Museum of Moving Image in Astoria and will run until March 9.…