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.…
October 30, By Tara Law
The police are looking for a man who allegedly broke into two apartment buildings in Astoria earlier this month and fled with about $3,000 worth of items.
The first incident took place at around 8:30 am on Thursday,…
October 27, By Tara Law
A children’s Halloween party is scheduled to take place in Astoria Park this Sunday.
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Astoria’s businesses and community, will throw its 2nd annual ‘Batty Over Halloween’ party this Sunday from 12 p.m.…
October 25, By Tara Law
Burglary is on the rise in Astoria, according to the most recent figures.
Captain Osvaldo Nunez, the commanding officer for the 114th precinct, said that there were 33 burglaries reported for the 28-day period ending Oct 15,…
Oct. 24, by Nathaly Pesantez
Michelin has released its picks for the 2018 Bib Gourmand award, a recognition designated to 127 restaurants this year where diners can eat quality food for a good value.
The restaurants, revealed on Oct.…
October 24, By Christian Murray
The Ravenswood Playground, located on 21st Street between 34th and 35th avenues, is about to undergo a $6.7 million revamp.
The 2.75 acre park hasn’t undergone a significant upgrade in more than two decades and park officials are going to start working on design plans this winter.…
Oct. 23, By Nathaly Pesantez
A documentary that claims the city’s proposed Brooklyn-Queens light rail connector is a road to gentrification will be screened in Astoria on Wednesday.
The short documentary, titled “Gentrification Express: Breaking Down the BQX”, will be shown at the Greater Astoria Historical Society,…