Sept. 11, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed Alma Bank in Astoria Saturday. The suspect entered the 41-02 Broadway branch at 10:40 a.m. and handed the bank teller a note demanding money, police said. The teller complied and handed over $3,000 in cash. The suspect fled on… Read more »
Sept. 11, 2018 By Tara Law A 10,000 square foot children’s play center with giant slides, rock climbing walls, ball pits and other attractions has opened on 37th Avenue. Kanga’s Playcenter and Cafe opened at 32-15 37th Ave. yesterday. The center, which is intended for kids ages 1 to 11, offers a large interactive area… Read more »
Sept. 10, 2018 By Tara Law A deli offering big-bite sandwiches opened in the western section of Astoria on Friday. Compton’s Delicatessen is now serving specialty sandwiches, smoothies and coffee drinks at 30-02 14th St., the former location of Château le Woof. The deli specializes in thick sandwiches on gourmet bread, including “The Tony,” (prosciutto,… Read more »
Sept. 10, 2018 By Tara Law Astoria bistro and bar William Hallet will shutter Sunday after seven years in business. The owners of William Hallet, located at 36-10 30th Avenue, announced the restaurant’s closure via Facebook on Sept. 6. While the post did not give an explanation for the restaurant’s closure, the message thanked William… Read more »
Sept. 7, 2018 By Tara Law Construction for the $34 million overhaul of Astoria Park is expected to begin this fall. The park is being revamped as part of a three-stage project funded by the mayor’s Anchor Park project, through which the city is implementing major upgrades to a large park in each borough. NYC Parks… Read more »
Sept. 7, 2018 By Tara Law Permits have been filed for a new six-story residential building with 10 apartment units in Astoria. The building, which will be located at 25-28 30th Drive, will be 10,948 square feet and 75 feet tall. The property is currently occupied by a two-story brick residence that was constructed in… Read more »
Sept. 6, 2018 By Tara Law Astoria bagel chain New York City Bagel and Coffee House will open its fourth location this January. The shop will be located at 29-10 Broadway, a brand new, 6-story building that will also offer 64 apartments and other street-level stores. Like the other New York City Bagel and Coffee… Read more »
Sept. 5, 2018 By Tara Law Astoria’s first official dog run is slated for completion this April, NYC Parks Queens Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski confirmed last night. The dog run will be located on Triborough Playground C, which is on Hoyt Avenue South between 23rd Street and 24th Street. The playground’s basketball court is also being… Read more »
Aug. 31, 2018 By Tara Law When Gossip Coffee closed in April, some Astoria residents feared that the contemporary coffee shop had been a casualty of the eight-month closure of the 30th Avenue subway station. Like the subway station, however, Gossip is now back and fully renovated. The eatery, now branded Gossip Coffee, Cocktails, Cuisine… Read more »
Aug. 29, 2018 By Tara Law Two Queens lawmakers want to scrap a program that permits landlords to hike rents to cover the cost of capital improvements. State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblymember Brian Barnwell introduced a bill in their respective chambers on Aug. 24 that would instead provide building owners with tax credits to… Read more »