Sept. 17, By Michael Florio
The owners of a proposed topless bar called ‘Racks’ claim they can’t get a fair shake. The owners, who aim to establish a bar featuring topless waitresses at 19-26 Steinway Street, went before Community Board 1 last night in their quest for a liquor license.…
Sept. 16, By Michael Florio
The organizer of a well-known Astoria flea market has her sights set on a new territory. Diane Modric, who established the Astoria Market in 2010, is opening a new flea market in the Court Square section of Long Island City this Saturday.…
Sept. 15, By Michael Florio
Astoria is going to be all about foodies for a week. Astoria Restaurant Week kicks off Friday and more than 50 bars/restaurants are expected to participate offering a range of specials–from free desserts to cocktails.…
Sept. 10, By Michael Florio
A new performance center for adults is on its way to Astoria. Q.E.D., located at 27-16 23rd Ave, will act as an ‘after school program for adults,’ offering open mics, poetry slams, comedy shows,…
Sept. 9, By Michael Florio
Free laughs are on tap at the Raven’s Head Public House. Samantha Bednarz, a comedian and comedy promoter, began hosting a monthly comedy show, called Technical Difficulties, at the 38-04 Broadway pub in June.…
Sept. 8, By Michael Florio
Train noise is depriving some Astoria children from a proper education, and local parents and elected officials are seeking solutions. Congressman Joe Crowley announced today at P.S. 85 that he is introducing a bill that would require the federal government to study the level of railway noise at city schools– and require certain schools to be soundproofed if the railroad noise is deemed too loud.…
Sept. 6, Staff Report
The police are searching for two men who stole top-shelf liquor from the Bohemian Hall Beer Gardens on Tuesday. The police said that two men climbed the the fence behind the 26-19 24th Avenue beer garden at about 2:30 am and then went inside.…
Sept. 5, By Christian Murray
The application period for the affordable rental units at Hunters Point South is expected to begin next month and Community Board 2 leaders are in the process of setting up a number of local meetings to guide residents through the application process.…
Sept. 4, By Michael Florio
A group of Astoria residents are calling on the Parks Dept. and Councilman Costa Constantides to find space for a quality dog run. The group has put together an online petition calling for the construction of a dog run in the neighborhood,…
Sept. 4, By Christian Murray
In the past year, three pedestrians were run down and killed while crossing the streets of Western Queens. On all three occasions, the driver fled. And on all three occasions, no one has been caught.…