Dec. 2, 2019 By Allie Griffin A man is in critical condition after stealing thousands in cash from an Astoria bank and then falling from an elevated subway platform Saturday, according to reports. Michael Stathis, 34 of Sunnyside, was arrested Saturday after stealing $3,055 from a Santander Bank at 37-10 Broadway in Astoria, police said…. Read more »
Dec. 2, 2019 By Kristen Torres Police are asking for help in identifying a man who stole $9,000 worth of property from an apartment in Astoria earlier this month. Police said the victim, a 75-year-old man, noticed property missing from his 30-90 33rd St. apartment on Nov. 8. The items were taken, he said, from… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres A doctor who pocketed millions by prescribing oxycodone to healthy patients through his two Queens medical clinics pleaded guilty to a federal drug-related crime Tuesday. Dr. Emmanuel Lambrakis, 72, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully distributing medically unnecessary oxycodone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan. His… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new Japanese omakase restaurant opened in Astoria last week, offering diners an intimate and special dining experience with dishes made of fresh seasonal ingredients. Koyo, owned by restauranter Jay Zheng, opened Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 37-12 31st Ave. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin A holiday market is opening this weekend in Astoria offering the public three Sundays to get their holiday shopping done, all while supporting local small businesses. The market, dubbed Astoria Market, will offer a selection of products from several dozen vendors from noon to 6 p.m. on three consecutive… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres Two men tried to rob a Walgreens in Astoria at gunpoint on Wednesday, police said. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. inside the Walgreens located at 47-07 Broadway. According to police, one of the men attempted to sneak out of the store’s back exit with two containers of laundry… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin Three new apartments are up for grabs in Astoria through the city’s affordable housing lottery, but you must make at least $73,715 to qualify. Two one-bedroom and one two-bedroom units are available through the lottery inside a newly-constructed building at 25-34 Steinway St. Monthly rent for the one bedrooms… Read more »
Nov. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres A man was found dead behind a Steinway Street building on Wednesday, police said. The police received a 911 call at around 9 a.m. and discovered a 58-year-old man in the rear of 23-19 Steinway St. The man was unconscious and unresponsive. Medical personnel responded and pronounced him dead… Read more »
Nov. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The owner of five McDonald’s franchise locations in Queens has been ordered to pay $155,000 to his employees in restitution for violating city labor laws, according to the mayor’s office Tuesday. An investigation by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) revealed Thomas Parker — of Star Parker… Read more »
Nov. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin Long Island City’s Sixteen Oaks Grove Park is getting a $1.3 million makeover, after City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer secured funding for the renovations. The triangular park, named for its sixteen bordering oak trees, sits on .22 acres of land between 21st Street and 14th Street, acting as… Read more »