Nov. 29, 2017 By Tara Law
The number of robberies and grand larcenies that took place in the 114th Precinct jumped during the past month compared to the same period last year, according to police.
There were 16 robberies and 60 grand larcenies reported for the 28-day period ending Nov.…
Nov. 29, 2017 By Tara Law
Police arrested a transgender woman last month who allegedly burglarized an Astoria home containing Nazi paraphernalia on multiple occasions.
Edith Caoilfhionn, 23, broke into 32-77 46th Street on three separate occasions in October through a shattered rear window,…
Nov. 28, 2017 By Tara Law
A combined restaurant and fish market that aims to take on an African American and Caribbean flavor opened in Astoria Saturday.
Something Catchy, located at 23-14 36th Avenue offers items such as Cajun Fried Catfish,…
Nov.28, 2017 By Tara Law
A local civic group is backing a state bill that calls for the establishment of a parking permit program in East Elmhurst, and is calling for it to be expanded to parts of Astoria.…
Nov. 27, 2017 By Tara Law
Astoria will light up for the holidays this weekend with two Christmas tree lightings and a holiday market.
The 5th Annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on the Great Lawn in Astoria Park this Saturday,…
Nov. 27, 2017 By Christian Murray
An eclectic group of softball players, history buffs and local residents formed a group earlier this year dedicated to upgrading Whitey Ford Field located on the Hallets Point Peninsula.
The group aims to work with the city agencies,…
Nov. 22, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez
Uncle Jack’s Meat House, the spin off from the national steakhouse chain, has an opening date at last as it prepares to open its doors in early December.
The restaurant, located at 36-18 Ditmars Blvd.,will begin to serve patrons on Dec.…
Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
A man was robbed at knife point and then escorted to two ATMs to withdraw cash in Astoria last month, police said.
The knife-wielding suspect followed the 32-year-old victim on Steinway Street at around 6:00 p.m.…
Nov. 17, 2017 By Tara Law
A non-profit organization that sells recycled furniture and building materials is closing its Astoria operation.
Big Reuse, which has been operating out of a 35,000 square foot warehouse at 3-17 26th Avenue for the past 12 years,…
Nov. 16, 2017 By Christian Murray
The MTA will be increasing subway service along four Queens subway lines next summer, in an effort to keep up with demand.
The agency will be adding trains to the N/W and Q lines on weekdays,…