June 2, 2023 By John Schilling The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City will showcase artworks by its staff in “A Living Mechanism,” an exhibition that embraces unique artistic perspectives with the goal of honoring the museum’s history. Set to open to the public with an opening reception on June 2, the exhibition will be… Read more »
June 2, 2023 By Julia Moro Northwell Health announced the opening of its $4.3 million, 8,500-square-foot practice located at 21-21 31st St. in Astoria. This multidisciplinary practice offers specialists in cardiology, family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, transplant hepatology and urology. The location also provides access to various other specialists at Lenox Hill… Read more »
June 1, 2023 By Julia Moro Andrew Bellucci, New York City’s beloved pizza legend and owner of Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria in Astoria, died from a heart attack late Wednesday, May 31, in his Astoria shop. While making a pie, Bellucci collapsed at around 7:30 p.m., according to his business partner Matthew Katakis, who said… Read more »
June 1, 2023 By Bill Parry The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria will honor Michael J. Fox with its Lifetime Achievement Award during its annual spring Movie Image Awards benefit on Tuesday, June 6. This year’s event celebrates leaders in comedy and will salute the career of the actor and activist, as well… Read more »
May 31, 2023 By Micahel Dorgan Sunnyside will host its very own Pride march and celebration on Friday, June 2, with hundreds of people expected to attend. The event, called SunnyPride, will kick off at 6 p.m. with a rally at Lowery Plaza followed by a short march under the 7-line. There will also be… Read more »
May 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A man on an e-scooter who was wanted by police for attacking several residents in Astoria and Long Island City has been arrested and charged with hate crime assaults. Michael Torres, 45, was nabbed by police on Saturday, May 27, after he allegedly went on a crime spree of… Read more »
May 27, 2023 By Zach Gewelb Police are searching for the crook who smashed a man in the head with a cellphone inside the Astoria Boulevard subway station earlier this month. Authorities say that on Saturday, May 20, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the 46-year-old male victim was standing on the southbound N train platform inside… Read more »
May 26, 2023 By Bill Parry A woman was stabbed in broad daylight at the Dutch Kills subway station earlier this month, according to the NYPD. The 23-year-old victim was waiting on a northbound N train platform at the 39th Avenue and 31st Street station at 10:05 a.m. on May 20 when she was approached… Read more »
May 26, 2023 By Bill Parry A woman suffered head injuries after she was attacked on board an E train in Long Island City earlier this week. Police from the 108th Precinct and Transit District 20 are searching for a man who approached the 52-year-old victim as the southbound E train was arriving at the… Read more »
May 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens hosted MLB’s Junior Home Run Derby Sunday, May 21, at Elmjack Field in Astoria. More than 50 kids of all ages participated and enjoyed a day of baseball and hotdogs. The kids competed from one of two divisions in the derby…. Read more »