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Astoria man who went on anti-gay graffiti spree arrested by police

June 5, By Christian Murray

The police have arrested a man responsible for a rash of homophobic graffiti that has been scrawled on several buildings throughout Astoria this year.

Yaacov Shemesh, a 53-year-old Astoria resident, was arrested Thursday night for scrawling 22 hate-filled messages throughout the neighborhood,…

Police release new video of suspect believed to be responsible for homophobic graffiti

June 1, By Christian Murray

The police have released another video of the man believed to be the vandal responsible for a rash of homophobic graffiti that has been scrawled on several buildings throughout Astoria this year.

The vandal first struck on March 20 when he sprayed “Obama f—-t” on the outside of Pistilli Towers at 31-19 Newtown Ave.,…

Kaufman Arts District to Hold First Ever Neighborhood Arts Festival

June 1, By Jason Cohen

The Kaufman Arts District will hold its first ever two-day arts festival next month featuring film screenings, art exhibits, workshops, performance art, music, cocktail making and more.

The Backlot Arts Festival will take place June 24 and 25 at venues within the Kaufman Arts District in Astoria. …

Play piano outside in several Queens spots next month

May 29, By Christian Murray

A number of eye-catching pianos will be stationed outdoors in 60 high profile spots throughout the city next month with several placed in Queens.

Through an initiative by Sing for Hope, a volunteer arts outreach organization,…

Number of reported crimes in Astoria continues to decline, police say

May 24, By Jason Cohen

Crime continues to fall in the 114th Precinct, down more than 15 percent during the 28-day period ending May 21, compared to the same 28-day stretch in 2016.

The number of rapes reported during the 28-day period were down from four to one,…

New apartments at former C-Town site will available to renters this fall

May 23, By Jason Cohen

A new 5-story apartment building with a rooftop lounge and party room will open above the former C-Town supermarket this fall in Astoria.

The building, called “Astor Broadway,” is located on the corner of Broadway and 29th Street.…