August 13, By Michael Florio
The developers of a $2.2 billion high-voltage power line that would carry clean energy from Canada into Astoria have cleared a major hurdle. The U.S. Department of Energy released its final environmental impact statement this month for the Champlain Hudson Power Express,…
Category: General News
7 people hurt in house fire on 41st Street, FDNY says
August 12, By Christian Murray
Seven people, including 5 firefighters, suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out in a two story building in Astoria in the early of hours this morning, according to an FDNY spokesman. The fire started at 1:04 am at 25-88 41st Street (near 28th Avenue),…
Astoria Billiards Club closed by court order, following allegations of gambling
August 12, By Michael Florio
An Astoria billiards club was shut down last week following a police raid in June that allegedly found that gambling was taking place on the premises. The Queens Supreme Court closed Astoria Billiards Club,…
Rural Route Film Festival kicks off tonight at the Museum of Moving Image
August 8, By Michael Florio
The 10th annual Rural Route Film Festival takes place at the Museum of Moving Image this weekend. The festival aims to showcase international films that take place far outside of city life. Alan Webster,…
Cocktail bar to open on Broadway
August 8, By Michael Florio
A new cocktail bar is coming to Broadway, in the space that was once occupied by Velso. The bar, which will be located at 32-11 Broadway, is expected to open in October and the owner,…
Independent coffee shop–OK Cafe–opens in Ditmars
August 7, By Michael Florio
OK Café, an independent coffee house located just off of Ditmars Blvd, opened Saturday offering gourmet coffee, hot chocolate and a range of baked goods. The café, which is located at 22-04 33rd Street,…
Western Queens residents can buy groceries online via new App
August 7, By Michael Florio
An online grocery delivery service has just begun serving Western Queens and is looking to take away business from Fresh Direct. InstaCart, an online grocery delivery service that has been in operation for two years,…
Constantinides Recruits More Street Cleaners, As Coverage Area Expands
August 6, By Michael Florio
A dedicated work force is now cleaning a greater number of streets in Astoria. Councilman Costa Constantinides, who brought on workers from the Doe Fund to clean large sections of the neighborhood in April, …
Astoria resident killed in motorcycle accident Friday
August 2, By Michael Florio
A 39-year-old Astoria resident was killed early Friday morning when he lost control of his motorcycle and plowed into two parked cars. The police said Balazs Pusztahazi, who lived at 23-57 26th Street, was riding a 2011 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on Astoria Boulevard (near 41st Street) at 1:45 am when he lost control changing lanes.…
Astoria Park Shore Fest returns Sunday, 2,000 people expected
August 1, By Michael Florio
The Astoria Park Alliance is kicking off “Shore Fest 2014” Sunday, a free event series that will take place over three successive Sundays. The festival, which is held on Shore Boulevard (between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard),…