By Greg David, THE CITY This story was originally published on 07/21/21 by THE CITY New York City is depending on federal aid from Washington to protect Mayor Bill de Blasio’s precariously balanced pandemic-shaped budget from the many risks it contains — including any shortfall in ambitious money-saving targets. Those are among the key findings… Read more »
July 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin Elizabeth Crowley has conceded to Council Member Donovan Richards in the Democratic primary for Queens Borough President. Crowley, a former council member, came in second behind Richards on June 23 when in-person ballots were tallied on election night. She took to Twitter this afternoon to congratulate Richards. The official… Read more »
July 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin The state has suspended the liquor licenses of three Queens establishments after their customers were found to be disobeying social distancing rules and mask requirements. Two bars in Astoria and a pizzeria in Maspeth each had their liquor licenses suspended by the State Liquor Authority Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo… Read more »
July 21, 2020 By Christian Murray A popular graffiti-removal program has been axed as the city looks to tighten its belt given the budget crisis. The city’s $3 million Graffiti-Free NYC program has been suspended since March as the de Blasio administration finds ways to cut costs as the city looks to close a $9… Read more »
July 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin An Astoria council member wants the liquor license of a Steinway Street lounge revoked, citing overcrowding problems and an alleged history of violence. Council Member Costa Constantinides wrote a letter to the State Liquor Authority (SLA) on July 15 — prior to this past weekend’s mayhem along the stretch… Read more »
July 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan An Indian restaurant in Astoria – known for its fine dining and seasonal menu – has shuttered after a near five-year run. Kurry Qulture, located at 36-05 30th Ave., announced Sunday that it had closed for good. Owner Sonny Solomon told the Queens Post that COVID-19 restrictions and the… Read more »
July 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot while driving his car in Astoria early Monday after another vehicle pulled up alongside him and a gunman opened fire. The victim, 32, had just left Rose Hookah Lounge on Steinway Street when he was shot as he was approaching the entrance of the Grand Central… Read more »
July 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin Astoria residents are trying to sublet their apartments and head elsewhere like never before, according to a recent study. The neighborhood saw a whopping 600 percent increase in sublet listings last month when compared to the average for the first four months of the year, according to a Renthop… Read more »
July 20, 2020, By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who stole $20,000 worth of equipment and furniture from a building site in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City last week. Police said the suspect allegedly broke into a hotel construction site, located at 38-26 11 St., on July 11 between… Read more »
July 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin An Astoria bar and lounge has been booted from the city’s curbside dining program after crowds of customers swarmed the street out front with little to no concern for social distancing rules. The city has suspended Brik Astoria, located at 32-16 Steinway St., from its outdoor dining program for… Read more »