June 25, 2018 By Tara Law An Astoria family is opening an upscale coffee shop on Astoria Boulevard next month. Higher Grounds at 25-11 Astoria Blvd. will serve La Colombe coffee, grab-and-go lunches and a variety of dessert options. The space is the former location of Le Frape, a creperie. The coffee shop will be… Read more »
June 25, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman’s buttocks while she was exiting the Steinway Street station in Astoria earlier this month. The victim, 24, was walking up the stairs to leave the station at around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, June 4 when an unknown… Read more »
June 22, 2018 By Tara Law The MTA reopened the 30th and 36th Avenue (N/W) subway stations at noon today after completing eight months of renovations. The MTA completed extensive structural and aesthetic upgrades at the century-old stations, including the repair and replacement of steel beams and columns, platforms and concrete. NYC Transit President… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Broadway performers, Queens artists, and restauranteurs from across the city will showcase their crafts at two upcoming events at the Kaufman Astoria Studios Backlot. The Astoria Flea and Food kicks off its 2018 season this weekend at the Backlot, located at 35th Avenue and 36th Street, while performers from… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Christian Murray The MTA has announced plans to increase bus service on two Queens lines this September—including the Q69 which connects Jackson Heights, Astoria and Long Island City. The MTA said that it will be increasing the frequency of service during off-peak, week-day periods and on weekends as a means to… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Community Board 1 has approved the Variety Boys and Girls Club’s application for a zoning change that would permit the non-profit to build a 14-story mixed use tower and an adjoining 5-story clubhouse on the corner of 21st Street and 30th Road. The board voted 29 to 8— with… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who allegedly discharged a firearm at a parked car near Astoria Houses on May 28. Police are trying to locate four men in connection to the incident, which took place in front of 4-24 Astoria Blvd. at around 10:17 p.m. The four men… Read more »
June 20, 2018 By Christian Murray An Astoria sushi restaurant has been temporarily shut down by the Health Department. Junko Sushi, located at 33-02 Broadway, was ordered closed on Monday after racking up a number of critical violations. Violations were for food being stored at incorrect temperatures and evidence of rats and mice. Sanitary Violations… Read more »
June 19, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated 6/21) Brooklyn-based ice cream shop Ample Hills has announced that its Astoria location will open this Friday at 4 p.m. Ample Hills Creamery, which has gained a following for its zany flavors, will open its first Queens location at 34-02 30th Ave. The shop will mark the occasion… Read more »
June 18, 2018 By Christian Murray An Astoria man who shot dead a friend in Astoria Park in 2015 has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, the Queens District Attorney’s office announced today. Alexander Bonich, 52, who lived on 42nd Street, was sentenced for the murder of his friend, William Klinger of… Read more »