Feb. 22, 2021 By Christina Santucci The owners of a popular Greek-Cypriot restaurant in Astoria are launching a virtual cooking series – starting with two sessions this week. Elena Ioannidis, co-owner of Zenon Taverna, is holding the classes and said her goal is to teach people how to cook some of the Greek and Cypriot… Read more »
Feb. 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin Sherriff deputies busted a crowded underground bar in Jackson Heights early Sunday morning where more than 300 unmasked partygoers were packed into a basement. The officers discovered the unlicensed bar operating out of a basement at Sueño Americano, located at 35-16 Junction Blvd., shortly after midnight, authorities said. The… Read more »
Feb. 22, 2021 By Christina Santucci Queens Congress member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has helped raise more than $4 million for relief efforts in Texas, where a winter storm and ensuing power outages wreaked havoc last week. Ocasio-Cortez announced the fundraising milestone in a tweet Saturday. Donations will be split evenly among 12 food banks and organizations… Read more »
Feb. 22, 2021 By Christina Santucci A chicken found in a beer box in Astoria Park last weekend is on the mend at a Manhattan bird rehab center. The rescued hen, now named Lily, is being treated for bumblefoot and other potential infections, but is still a bit lethargic, a spokesperson for the Wild Bird… Read more »
Feb. 21, 2021 By Christina Santucci A carbon monoxide leak sickened nine people — including a 3-year-old child — in East Elmhurst early Saturday, according to the FDNY and published reports. Five people were taken to a local hospital, including one person in critical condition, and four people were treated at the scene, the FDNY… Read more »
Feb. 21, 2021 By Christian Murray The list of candidates vying to represent the 26th Council District is continuing to grow. Steven Raga, the former chief of staff for Assembly Member Brian Barnwell, is expected to officially announce today that he is running for the seat that is currently occupied by Jimmy Van Bramer, who… Read more »
Feb. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray The man who was arrested Thursday for assaulting a 52-year-old Asian woman on a Flushing street was released from custody early this morning. Patrick Mateo, 47, who was charged with assault and harassment, was released this morning at around 3 a.m. without bail, according to the Queens District Attorney’s… Read more »
Feb. 19, 2021 By Allie Griffin New York City eateries will be able to serve more customers indoors starting next week. City restaurants will be able to increase their indoor dining capacity to 35 percent next Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The establishments were permitted to reopen indoor dining rooms at 25 percent capacity… Read more »
Feb. 19, 2021 Sponsored Story A number of apartments are now available in a modern Astoria rental building where the landlord is offering flexible lease terms and units that are both furnished and unfurnished. The apartments are in a newly-constructed six story, 15-unit building located at 35-16 Astoria Blvd., just three blocks from the subway…. Read more »
Feb. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray Michael Seewald, the long-time owner of CrossFit Sunnyside, has had a turbulent 12 months. The pandemic forced him to close his 47-01 Barnett Ave. gym in March and many of his members left–having lost their jobs or for health reasons. Seewald said his membership has dropped 70 percent since… Read more »