Nov. 8, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A seven-story building is going up in Astoria and the developer Falcon Pacific Buildings has released its latest renderings. The corner property, located at 28-16 21st Street, will feature 50 rental units, with 10 being designated as permanently affordable. The building will contain 11,000 square feet of retail space… Read more »
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Elected to Congress in Historic Victory
Nov. 6, 2018 By Christian Murray Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has just been elected to U.S. Congress, making her the youngest woman to win a Congressional seat in the country’s history. Ocasio-Cortez, 29, will represent the 14th District of New York , which covers north west Queens and a southern portion of Bronx, in the House of… Read more »
Police Search for Man Who Exposed Himself on the F Train
Nov. 6, 2018, By Meghan Sackman The NYPD is looking to identify a man who exposed himself on an F train near the 21st Street/Queensbridge station on Thursday. The police have released a photo of the suspect who allegedly exposed himself to a 28-year-old woman at around 8:15 p.m. Nov. 1 on a Manhattan bound… Read more »
The Strand Smokehouse, Bakeway NYC Closed by Health Department, Owner Claims Unfair Treatment
Nov. 5, 2018 By Christian Murray A long-time Astoria restaurateur who has been at odds with the Department of Health in recent years had two of his eateries shut down Friday. The Strand Smokehouse, located at 25-27 Broadway, and Bakeway NYC, just three doors down at 25-21 Broadway, were both closed by the Health Department… Read more »
Astoria Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide After Killing Motorcyclist in Collision
Nov. 2, 2018 By Christian Murray A 53-year-old Astoria man has been charged with criminally negligent homicide after mowing down a motorcyclist with his car in Manhattan Wednesday night, police said. Ayman Zarik, who lives on 31st Road, was traveling southbound on Ft. Washington Avenue at around 9:15 p.m. when his 2009 Lincoln sedan struck… Read more »
Astoria, Long Island City Restaurants Among Michelin’s 2019 Bib Gourmand Picks
Nov. 1, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Michelin’s annual Bib Gourmand list is out, with several area restaurants, including newcomers to the list, earning the highly-coveted recognition for offering high quality foods at affordable prices. Five Astoria restaurants, along with two Long Island City locales, have made the selection of 129 city restaurants this year, all… Read more »
Acropolis Gardens Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuit Claims Rampant Mismanagement
Nov. 1, 2018 By Tara Law A long-troubled Astoria co-op is on the brink of foreclosure, and residents say that the property’s management company has squandered millions of dollars that should have gone toward the upkeep of the buildings. Acropolis Gardens, a 618-unit, 16-building cooperative on Ditmars Boulevard stretching from 33rd to 34th streets, is… Read more »
Jolson’s Liquor Moving to New Home on 23rd Avenue
Oct. 30, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan After 85 years, Jolson’s Fine Wine and Spirits will be closing up shop—but only temporarily. The store is moving from its site on 22-24 31st Street to a new and what appears to be a smaller location three blocks west at 26-20 23rd Avenue. The store manager, Albert, who… Read more »
Four Men Assaulted, Bound and Rob 27-Year-Old Woman at Ramada Hotel
Oct. 30, 2018 By Tara Law Police have released video that shows four men who allegedly assaulted, tied up and robbed a young woman at a Crescent Street hotel yesterday. Police say that the men put on masks and forced their way into a room occupied by a 27-year-old woman at the Ramada by Wyndham… Read more »
Restaurant Offering Latin American Cuisine to Open on Ditmars Boulevard
Oct. 29, 2018 By Tara Law A new restaurant offering dishes from across Latin America will be opening on Ditmars Boulevard soon. Acento Latin Kitchen & Bar is moving toward a late fall opening at 33-06 Ditmars Blvd., the space formerly occupied by Flattops. The 46-seat restaurant and bar, run by Jackson Heights resident Ricardo… Read more »