Aug. 14, 2018 By Tara Law Police have arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly mugged five Astoria women in their twenties at knifepoint. Donald Grier, a 26-year-old Parks and Recreation employee, was arrested at 8 p.m. last night and charged with one count of robbery. Police said that Greir’s last known residence was 34-15 12th… Read more »
Aug. 13, 2018 By Tara Law Police have identified a man believed to have violently robbed five Astoria women in their twenties at knifepoint over the past two weeks. Police released a photo this morning of Donald Grier, 26, a resident of Ravenswood Houses at 34-15 12th St., who police think is the perpetrator. Grier… Read more »
Aug. 10, 2018 By Tara Law An 81-year-old Queensbridge Houses man who went missing Saturday has been located by his family at Elmhurst Hospital, police say. Berstford Bernard had been last seen inside his building at 40-03 Vernon Blvd on Saturday morning. The Bernard family contacted the police last night to inform them that Berstford… Read more »
Aug. 10, 2018 By Tara Law A stylish new restaurant and bar that specializes in healthy cocktails and Cannabidiol (CBD)-infused drinks opened in Astoria Wednesday. Adriaen Block, located at 19-33 Ditmars Blvd., serves high-end cocktails, including drinks mixed with Seedlip— a non-alcoholic distilled spirit— and a THC-free cannabidiol tincture. It also offers a full brunch and… Read more »
Aug. 9, 2018 By Christian Murray Twenty-two people have been arrested and variously charged with drug and weapons charges following a one-year undercover investigation in and around Queensbridge Houses, the Queens District Attorney announced today. The investigation, which began in September 2017, involved police officers working undercover as narcotics customers at the public housing development…. Read more »
Aug. 9, 2018 By Tara Law Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious on 18th Street in Astoria early today. Police responded to a 911 call at 12:48 a.m. about an unconscious man, 48, lying in front of 20-16 18th St. Emergency responders found the man unresponsive, with evidence of trauma on… Read more »
Aug. 9, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a violent machete-carrying mugger who has targeted Astoria women in their 20s over the last two weeks. Police released a photo and video of the man who they say attacked five women between July 28 and Sunday. Each attack took place between 29th and 43rd… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2018 By Tara Law Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a location on Steinway Street early next year, a spokesperson for the company confirmed Wednesday. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which specializes in burritos and tacos, will open its first Astoria restaurant at 31-73 Steinway St. The location is currently occupied by a Payless shoe… Read more »
Aug. 7, 2018 By Tara Law The Department of Transportation is currently in the process of implementing changes to Steinway Street to make the retail strip more pedestrian-friendly, a DOT spokesperson said Monday. The department has installed three mid-block crosswalks and delayed-traffic signals in recent weeks. The department also plans to install curb extension markings… Read more »
Aug. 7, 2018 By Tara Law Politicians and library officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday to mark the start of a $3.9 million renovation of the Steinway Library. The revamp, which is expected to begin later this month, will include the installation of an elevator and a new roof, and repairs to the building’s exterior…. Read more »