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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.…

NYPD: Man on the run after storing loaded gun at Astoria Pool locker

September 5, by Nathaly Pesantez

Police are on the lookout for a man they say left a loaded gun in a locker at the Astoria Park pool.

The suspect, according to police, was seen by witnesses at the pool placing a 9mm Kel-Tech firearm in a locker on Aug.…

New proprietors of the Shillelagh Tavern clean house, diversify drinks menu and aim to feature new musical talents in Astoria

September 5, Staff Report

A pair of new proprietors of the Shillelagh Tavern at 47-22 30th Ave would like to see the long-standing Astoria bar turn over a new leaf.

Tim and Kaitlin Stebbins took over the helm at the bar in early July and began introducing a slew of changes that ranged from adding decorative flowers by the entrance to installing security cameras throughout the bar.…