Category: General News

Community Board approves massive Astoria development

May 22, By Christian Murray
A development plan that would bring thousands of apartments to Astoria’s waterfront passed an important hurdle Tuesday night when it received the unanimous approval of Community Board 1. The project, called Halletts Point Astoria,…

Muppets about to move to Astoria

May 22, By Christian Murray
Astoria, NY: The Museum of Moving Image is creating a new gallery devoted to the works of Jim Henson, the puppeteer and creator of the Muppets, following the donation of nearly 400 puppets, costumes and other props from Henson’s family.…

Congresswoman Maloney receives death threats after authoring gun bill

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, whose district includes Long Island City, Astoria and parts of Sunnyside, has received death threats following some recent gun legislation she sponsored. The death threats were phoned into her New York office yesterday in response to news reports about a bill she authored requiring gun owners to have insurance.…