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Thai restaurant on 30th Avenue temporarily closed by health department

September 15, Staff Report

A trendy Thai restaurant located on 30th Avenue has been temporarily closed by the health department.

Pochana, located at 33-16 30th Avenue, was closed Wednesday after a health inspector discovered numerous sanitary violations at the restaurant,…

Community Board 1 votes in new chairperson, first woman to hold the job

September 13, By Tara Law

Queens Community Board 1, which represents Astoria and parts of Long Island City, elected a new chairperson last night—the first woman to hold the position.

Marie Torniali, who has lived and worked in Astoria for decades,…

Seven-story building planned for Astoria Boulevard, spot rezoning required

September 11, By Tara Law

A seven-story mixed use building—featuring 36 residential units and a ground floor dance studio– is planned to go up at 35-10 Astoria Boulevard, YIMBY reported.

The developer, Astoria Boulevard LLC, has yet to file plans with the Building Department and has to get the site rezoned in order to proceed.…

Owners of Queens Kickshaw to transform venue into Chinese restaurant

September 11, By Tara Law

A trendy Astoria restaurant is reopening as a Chinese restaurant with a twist.

The owners of the Queens Kickshaw are in the process of renovating their 40-17 Broadway space for an October opening as a Chinese restaurant.…

50 unit, 7-story development proposed near massive Astoria development sites

September 6, by Nathaly Pesantez

A proposal for a new 7-story mixed use building across from the Astoria Houses and near two massive Astoria development sites has been filed.

The planned 74-foot, 58,587 square-foot building at 3-11 27 Ave. would house 50 units in a total of 37,940 square feet of space along with a 12,656 square-foot community facility and commercial space in an area of 7,991 square feet,…

Man shot at Ravenswood Houses last week, police looking for suspect

September 5, By Tara Law

The police are looking for a suspect who shot a man in the arm at Ravenswood Houses in Astoria last week.

According to police, a masked man approached the victim at the back of 21-20 34st Avenue at 8 p.m.…

Citi Bike to commence Astoria, Long Island City expansion after Sept. 12

September 5, by Nathaly Pesantez

Citi Bike is slated to begin installing new stations and rolling in bikes to Astoria and Long Island City in the coming weeks, according to the Department of Transportation.

Starting Sept. 12, installation work will begin in the two neighborhoods,…

Mexican eatery on 31st Street temporarily closed by Health Dept.

September 5, Staff Report

Astoria restaurant Mi Espiguita, known for serving classic Mexican dishes, has been temporarily closed by the Health Department.
The Health Department uncovered several violations, including live roaches and insufficient refrigeration. The restaurant was inspected on Aug.…