May 24, 2018 By Tara Law Boxers from around the world will compete at the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria next month. The Broadway Boxing Series, a two-hour program put on by boxing event coordinator DiBella Entertainment, will host an event at the 36-08 33rd St. venue for the first time on June 21. Melrose Ballroom… Read more »
May 23, 2018 By Tara Law Astoria businesses will celebrate the reopening of the 30th Avenue subway station next month with a special restaurant week. About 30 bars/restaurants located on or near the avenue will offer prix fixe menus, discounts and specials during 30th Avenue Restaurant Week from June 22 to July 1. The week will be… Read more »
May 23, 2018 By Christian Murray A man who was riding an Astoria-bound ‘N’ train with a baby earlier this month punched a passenger after getting into a verbal dispute, police said. The suspect, who was riding the train with a woman and baby, got into an argument with a 57-year-old man at about 11:40 a.m…. Read more »
May 22, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated May 23) Gap’s Steinway Street location is being converted into an outlet store, which will open in late July a Gap spokesperson said Tuesday. The Gap location at 31-48 Steinway St. closed on May 15 and is being remodeled and converted into a Gap Factory store. Clothing sold in… Read more »
May 22, 2018 By Tara Law The 30th and 36th Avenue (N/W) stations in Astoria are still on schedule to reopen by the end of June after months of controversy, an MTA spokesperson said Monday. Owners of businesses near the stations, who have complained that the project has cut into their profits, say that they… Read more »
May 21, 2018 By Tara Law The MTA announced today that it will expand A, D, E and F train service on weekdays and add buses to several Queens lines on weekends. NYC Transit President Andy Byford said Monday that the MTA will add trains beginning in November to reduce subway crowding and wait times…. Read more »
May 18, 2018 By Tara Law An old-fashioned street fair will take place this Sunday on 31st Street. The Astoria Spring Festival will take place from about 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Avenue. The festival will offer bouncy rides, traditional American festival food and arts, and crafts vendors. Catherine Piecora,… Read more »
May 18, 2018 By Staff Report Nearly 1,000 people have signed up to participate in this year’s LIC Post Waterfront 5K, with the event expected to be a sellout. The charity run/walk, in its third year, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. and the number of participants is being… Read more »
May 17, 2018 By Tara Law A new juice bar offering grab-and-go meal options will open on Steinway Street next month. The establishment, to be called Fitrition Juice Bar, will be located at 30-09 Steinway St. and will serve smoothies and shakes, açai bowls, oatmeal, and other light and healthy dishes and drinks. The juice… Read more »
May 16, 2018 By Tara Law A major developer plans to construct a 324-room hotel on 9th Street near Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City. Hotel developer McSam Hotel Group filed building permits this week to build a 13-story, 111,627 square foot hotel at 38-39 9th St., which is currently a factory space. Each of… Read more »