Nov. 8, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez
Councilmembers Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) and Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Long Island City) were overwhelmingly elected to represent Districts 22 and 26, respectively, once more in the Nov. 7 general elections.
Constantinides was chosen to represent the district for a second time after winning with 92 percent of all votes received.…
Nov. 6, By Christian Murray
The lottery opened today for 21 affordable units that are part of a luxury building that is going up by Socrates Sculpture Park.
The building, called Vernon Tower, is eight stories tall and consists of 105 units.…
Nov. 6, 2017 By Tara Law
A playground in Astoria that was once viewed as filthy and a magnet for crime has undergone a $1 million revamp.
Local officials cut the ribbon Thursday to a newly upgraded Sean’s Place,…
Nov. 3, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez
The NYC Ferry system will work under new schedules starting on Nov. 4 to accommodate for the winter season.
The schedule changes, released on Nov. 1, show reduced service for the fleet of ferries across all lines,…
Nov. 3, 2017 By Tara Law
Notorious strip club Scandals has been temporarily closed by the health department.
The club racked up 95 violations points and was closed after a health inspector claimed to have spotted flies and an unsanitary food preparation area.…
Nov. 1, 2017, By Tara Law
ASTORIA — The design phase of a new floating dock at Hallets Cove has begun and the Economic Development Corporation has scheduled a meeting this week to get residents’ feedback.
The dock will be constructed near Vernon Boulevard and 30th Road,…
Nov. 1, 2017 By Tara Law
An independent candidate who has advocated for the restoration of the historic diving pool in Astoria Park is taking on incumbent Costa Constantinides to represent the 22nd Council District.
Kathleen Springer, 60, said that she decided to run in order to give Astoria residents a greater voice in City Hall.…
October 30, By Tara Law
The days of property owners having to rely solely on snail mail to get detailed information about their property taxes may soon be coming to an end, local politicians announced at a press conference in Astoria on Monday.…
October 30, By Tara Law
A new Dollar General store opened in Astoria today at 35-27 31 Street.
The store, the seventh to open in Queens, sells low-priced snacks, food, cleaning supplies and apparel, among other items.
The Astoria location is one of 12,500 Dollar General stores nationwide.…
October 30, By Tara Law
The Parks Department is looking to revamp a small park located by the Triborough Bridge and is holding a public meeting Monday night to solicit ideas and has created a portal on it website to take suggestions starting Tuesday.…