May 3, 2023, By Bill Parry In response to the sharp rise of antisemitic violence and harassment, as well as hate violence targeted at LGBTQIA+ and other New Yorkers in recent years, Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán rolled out her “Resisting Antisemitism and Hate Violence” initiative Tuesday at the Astoria Center of Israel (ACI). Just a day… Read more »
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Nearly 1,000 runners have signed up for the annual LIC Waterfront 5K event this June
May 3, 2023 Staff Report Nearly 1,000 people have signed up to participate in this year’s LIC Waterfront 5K, with the event expected to sell out. The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) is hosting the 8th annual rain-or-shine 5K for both runners and walkers. The event will take place on Saturday, June 3, at 9 am…. Read more »
Two hooded suspects rob 73-year-old man before fleeing in getaway car in Astoria: NYPD
May 3, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released video of two hooded suspects who robbed a 73-year-old man on an Astoria street last week before fleeing the scene in a getaway car. On April 24 around 6 a.m., the suspects approached the senior from behind after he parked his Honda and was walking in… Read more »
Beloved Long Island City coffee shop Communitea Café closes after 18-year-run
May 3, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Communitea Café, an establishment that has been part of the fabric of Hunters Point for the past 18 years, will close on Wednesday, May 3. Kafia Saxe and Lloyd Canning, the husband-and-wife duo who own the 11-18 46th Road location, announced the closing via a post to the business’… Read more »
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream set to open first Queens location in Astoria this week
May 2, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The popular high-end ice cream purveyor Van Leeuwen will open in the Ditmars section of Astoria on Thursday, May 4, marking the company’s first-ever Queens location. Van Leeuwen, which has more than 40 locations throughout the U.S., will open on the corner of Ditmars Boulevard and 33rd Street, taking… Read more »
Armed robbers steal approximately $7,000 from Woodside bodega early Monday
May 1, 2023, By Michael Dorgan A crew of four suspects robbed a bodega at gunpoint in Woodside early morning Monday, May 1, according to police and the store’s owner. The suspects burst into Jay Maharaj Grocery, located at 45-01 47the Ave., at around 1 a.m. and displayed a firearm at owner Mukesh Bhai Patel… Read more »
Persona non grata: Scandal-scarred Queens Assemblymember blasted for social media posts following uninvited appearance at community event
April 26, 2023 By Christian Murray Juan Ardila, the Queens assemblymember who has been accused by two women of sexual assault and refused to step down from office, has come under fire for posting photos of himself at a community event without the permission of the attendees and the organizers. Ardila attended an Earth Day gardening… Read more »
Attentive Energy One proposes $10M investment to LaGuardia Community College for green energy training hub
April 25, 2023 By Bill Parry Attentive Energy and LaGuardia Community College announced a $16 million proposal for a Queens Offshore Wind Training Hub at the Long Island City campus and funding for community-based organizations, with a strong presence in the four NYCHA developments in western Queens – Queensbridge, Ravenswood, Astoria and Woodside – to… Read more »
Astoria townhouse, offering luxurious living, hits the market for record-breaking $3.19 million
April 25, 2023 Staff Report Located at 69-04 Ditmars Blvd., this modern and unique townhouse is being listed at $3.195 million, a price-point record for similar properties in Astoria. The 3-story home was built in 1955 but completely remodeled by its current owner and features a roof top deck, in-ground heated pool with a waterfall,… Read more »
Cops seek two suspects in Long Island City carjacking: NYPD
April 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly carjacked a man in broad daylight at a Long Island City gas station on Tuesday, April 18. The 55-year-old victim was inside his 2005 Toyota Sienna at the BP gas station on Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue just before noon when… Read more »