Jan. 26, 2020 Staff Report It started with a dream and, almost a century later, Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy (ICCA) remains a foundational educational institution, reflecting the diversity of the growing Astoria community. The Nursery through 8th grade school, located at 21-63 29th St., will be hosting a series of open houses from Jan. 26… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2020 By Allie Griffin Soccer star David Villa is gifting one lucky fan a pair of signed boots to promote Queensboro FC, the new pro soccer team that will begin playing in Queens in 2021. Villa, a member of the Spanish national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, will personally give… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres The MTA has awarded a $1.3 million contract to an engineering firm in order to study the feasibility of creating a passenger rail from a freight-only line that runs from Astoria to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The study, announced by MTA on Wednesday, will look into the possibility for subway,… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A New York City barbeque joint is opening at the former Studio Square location in Long Island City this April. Pig Beach, a Brooklyn-based brisket and ribs eatery, will occupy the 29,000 square location and the operators are currently in the midst of renovating the space. The owners plan… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres The Queens Delegation of the New York City Council penned a letter to MTA officials on Thursday voicing its opposition to the current draft of a plan that would overhaul the Queens bus network. The delegation, which is made up of 15 local representatives, cited “serious, identifiable concerns” with… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2020 By Kristen Torres New York City’s highly anticipated Restaurant Week is back for its 28th year, and includes three Queens restaurants on its winter lineup. London Lennies in Rego Park, Maiella in Long Island City and Meet the Meat steakhouse in Astoria are all offering special deals throughout the biannual event that… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin Twelve apartments in a newly constructed Astoria building are up for grabs through the city’s affordable housing lottery — but only for those who make at least $65,000. The twelve units, a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, at 31-19 37th St. cost upwards of $1,900 a month…. Read more »
Jan. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray and Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced Tuesday that he is dropping out of the race to be Queens Borough President. Van Bramer, in an email released by his campaign this morning, cited family reasons. “Prioritizing my responsibilities as a son and brother is where my attention… Read more »
Jan. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin and Christian Murray Two candidates vying to be the next borough president traded barbs at a forum in Sunnyside last week when the topics of Amazon, real estate contributions and the Queens County Democratic machine were raised. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer and Donovan Richards — two of the… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2020 By Kristen Torres New Yorkers will be paying more for gas and electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission signed off on an agreement with Con Edison Thursday that allows the company to raise customer rates incrementally over the next three years. Under the plan, the cost of electricity for residents who use… Read more »