May 19, Staff Report
More than 1,000 people have signed up to participate in this year’s LIC Post ‘Run the Waterfront’ 5K, with organizers saying the event is on track to being a sellout.
The charity run/walk, in its second year,…
May 19, Staff Report
Riders of the N and W trains face heavy delays this morning as a result of mechanical problems at the Lexington Avenue-59th Street station, according to the MTA.
As of 8:47 am, service between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 57 St-7 Ave is down in both directions.…
May 18, By Jason Cohen
Local historians who are seeking the community board’s support to save a 140-year-old Astoria house were told by its chairman Tuesday that it was too late for the board to help.
Historians are looking to save the Dulcken House,…
May 18, By Christian Murray
The housing division of Catholic Charities has filed plans to construct a seven story residential building in Astoria catering to low income seniors.
The building, which is slated to go up at 23-11 31 Road,…
May 17, By Jason Cohen
A man was fatally shot at Queensbridge Houses Monday after getting into an argument with two men, according to police.
Police were called out to 41-10 Vernon Boulevard at 4:45 pm after receiving a 911 call that a man had been shot.…
May 12, By Christian Murray
A popular children’s playground will be undergoing a complete overhaul as part of the $30 million upgrade to Astoria Park.
Charybdis Playground, located in the heart of Astoria Park, will be redone as part of Phase 2 of the Anchor Parks program — where Astoria Park and four other parks throughout the city were each allocated with $30 million for improvements.…
May 12, Staff Report
The police are looking for two men who alleged broke into an Astoria business and took off with power tools.
One of the suspects allegedly gained entry through a side door into Supreme Glass &…
May 11, By Christian Murray
A major throughway between Astoria and Long Island City has been fully resurfaced.
Councilmen Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer announced today that the stretch of 21st Street between Broadway and 47th Avenue has been completely milled and resurfaced and that the bumpy ride along the 20-block stretch is over.…
May 11, Staff Report
The police are looking for three suspects wanted for stealing a woman’s bag from an Astoria bar last month.
The suspects allegedly grabbed the woman’s bag from a hook inside Break Bar & Billiards, located at 32-04 Broadway,…
May 10, By Jason Cohen
A new Mexican restaurant with a Spanish twist opened in Astoria Thursday.
Lunera, located at 32-25 Steinway Street, offers a large menu created by Jose Ignacio Sanchez, the executive chef at the Spanish Embassy.…