Oct. 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released photos of two SUV-riding suspects wanted for shooting a man in Astoria last month and robbing two women at gunpoint. The incident unfolded during the early hours of Sept. 25 when the 40-year-old male victim parked his 2021 Mercedes AMG in the vicinity of 41st Street… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry The Canadian hydroelectric company that is constructing a $6 billion clean energy transmission line to a converter station in Astoria is also building a strong bond with the western Queens community. During a visit to a school near the Astoria Houses last winter, Hydro-Quebec Energy Services COO Serge Abergel… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A well-known diner in Astoria has made some changes to its day-to-day operations after being blasted by Gordon Ramsay during the celebrity chef’s popular TV show ‘Kitchen Nightmares.’ Bel Aire Diner, an old-school diner located at 31-91 21st St., featured on an episode of the series that aired last… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Jessica Militello Murphy’s Bar, located at 45-01 23rd Ave., has been the place to be for sports fans in Astoria since it opened last month, just in time for the start of football season. The venue is the perfect place, not just for watching sports, but also to participate in community… Read more »
Oct. 3, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new Burlington clothes and home décor store will open in the Dimars section of Astoria later this fall, providing opportunities for customers to shop their favorite brands at discounted prices, the company has announced. The national off-price retailer will open at 22-13 31st St., a new development situated… Read more »
Oct. 2, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced a spooky lineup of events and programming, including a fascinating new exhibit, to celebrate the spirit of Halloween this fall. The programming will kick off on Oct. 4 at the media museum, located at 36-01 35th Ave., with… Read more »
Sept. 29, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Maria Isabel Ramirez, the general manager of the McDonald’s at 31-67 Steinway St. in Astoria, was named one of the winners of the 2024 Ray Kroc Award. This accolade is given to the top 1% of McDonald’s managers around the world. A celebration was held at the restaurant Aug…. Read more »
Sept. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Check your ticket! A bodega in Jackson Heights has sold a $1 million winning lottery ticket, lottery officials said. The store, 37th Ave. Grocery Inc., is located at 82-06 37th Ave., and workers there sold the ticket for the Powerball draw on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The bodega is situated… Read more »
Sept. 26, 2023 Staff Report The much-anticipated Sunnyside Post Mile is back again this year, and it’s embracing the Halloween spirit once more. Set to take place on Oct. 28, participants are eagerly being invited to not just run or walk the mile, but to do it in their most enchanting costumes. The event includes… Read more »
Sept. 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan There goes the neighborhood — or in this case, a corner block! Verdi Fresh, a well-known grocery store on 31st Street in Astoria is set to close this weekend after an 11-year run in order to make way for a new development project. The popular store, located at 21-01… Read more »