Dec. 4, 2018 By Christian Murray Assemblymember Aravella Simotas is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign her Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights legislation into law. Her call was prompted by the announcement last week that the New York Attorney General had entered into a settlement with seven New York City hospitals for illegal… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2018 By Christian Murray Borough President Melinda Katz is in the running for Queens District Attorney, with the life-long Queens resident launching her campaign in Forest Hills on Tuesday. Katz made the announcement at MacDonald Park this morning, and is looking to replace District Attorney Richard A. Brown, who is up for re-election… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Council Member Costa Constantinides announced new legislation recently aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large buildings over the next decade, which would require many buildings to make adjustments. This bill will put the city on the right track toward its goal of achieving 80 percent emission reduction by… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has called on Amazon to help pay for the controversial and still-in-planning Brooklyn-Queens Connector as part of its headquarters buildout in Long Island City. Katz, who supports the tech-giant’s move to Queens, reaffirmed her position in a statement released earlier today, but said that… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2018 By Christian Murray The demolition of a block of stores by the Ditmars Boulevard station to make way for Target will bring plenty of change—but it will also present opportunity for Andrew Latos, an Astoria attorney. The stores to be bulldozed are located on 31st Street—between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard—with The… Read more »
Dec. 1, 2018 By Christian Murray Two men have been arrested for their part in an armed robbery of an Astoria bodega last month–and for the shooting a good Samaritan who tried to pursue them. Hannibal Ali, 55, and Luis Zayas, 25, are two of four men police say are responsible for the armed holdup… Read more »
Nov. 30, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Holiday spirit is in the air, with several holiday-themed activities planned throughout Astoria beginning this weekend. Kicking off the festivities is the sixth annual holiday tree lighting at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn. The event begins at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1, where there will be face painting, balloon art,… Read more »
Nov. 30, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Dozens of local artisans will be selling unique holiday gifts at a market held in Astoria starting on Sunday. The Astoria Market will take place for the next three Sundays at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden and will feature 40 local vendors selling items as such as accessories,… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A new establishment has taken up a spot on 30th Avenue that was once the longtime home to the recently-shuttered William Hallet. The Royal Underground, a restaurant and bar, celebrated their soft opening at 36-10 30th Ave. over the past weekend, which comes as the prior bistro closed down… Read more »
Nov. 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Greater Astoria Historical Society is embarking on a new phase, and is now in search of an alternate space for its collections as it prepares to move out of its longtime home on Broadway—launching a fundraiser with a $20,000 goal at that. The local historical society, chartered in… Read more »