Oct. 4, by Nathaly Pesantez
Renderings for a 3-story commercial and community facility in Astoria have been released, depicting sharply angled slabs at every level, clear walls, and a large circular opening atop the corner building.
Plans filed back in August for the building at 40-17 28th Ave,…
October 4, By Tara Law
A pedestrian was struck by a car in Long Island City on Aug. 27th and died two days later from her injuries, the police announced today.
The female victim was crossing 21 Street –at 40 Avenue– at about 10 pm when she was struck by a driver of a 2011 Ford Escape who was driving south on 21st Street in the left lane,…
Oct. 3, by Nathaly Pesantez
A parking lot in Dutch Kills will be the new site of the Academy of American studies high school, building documents show.
The lot at 40-11 28th St, behind the Newcomers High School, is set to rise to a height of 68 feet,…
October 3, By Tara Law
Two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Council Member Costa Constantinides has begun a collection to help aid its victims.
Supplies can be dropped off at Constantinides’ office at 31-09 Newtown Avenue during business hours.…
September 29, By Tara Law
The Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Avenue, is screening the director’s cut of Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” film this weekend in honor of its 40th Anniversary.…
September 29, By Tara Law
Two bills were introduced in the City Council this week by Councilman Costa Costantinides that aim to combat asthma, an issue of particular concern for many western Queens residents given the high number of pollution-emitting power plants in the area.…
Sept. 28, By Tara Law
Two armed men donning wigs robbed a string of gas stations in the early hours Sunday, police said.
The first robbery took place at the BP Gas Station at 59-36 Maurice Avenue in Maspeth at about 1:30 am on Sept.…
September 27, By Tara Law
The NYPD has appointed a new commanding officer for the 114th Precinct, which covers Astoria and sections of Long Island City, Woodside and Jackson Heights.
Captain Osvaldo Nunez, who has been with the NYPD for 21 years,…
Sept. 27, By Tara Law
A Long Island City bodega that has a history of selling alcohol to minors has lost its license to sell booze, the State Liquor Authority announced Wednesday.
Ali Kasem Al-Awdi, the owner of KNA Food Market at 24-02 34th Avenue,…
September 26, By Tara Law
A small Astoria park located by the Triborough Bridge has been named one of 67 parks to receive a major upgrade under the NYC Community Parks Initiative.
Chappetto Square, a 1.25 acre park located on Hoyt Ave (between 21st and 23rd streets),…