February 14, By Hannah Wulkan
A new American bistro celebrated its grand opening in Astoria this weekend.
Trestle, a new restaurant at 34-02 Broadway with a focus on upscale American dishes, hosted its grand opening Friday, showing off the bridge and tunnel-themed interior and unique menu.…
February 13, By Hannah Wulkan
The Women’s March movement following President Donald Trump’s inauguration has inspired a local group to come together in Astoria and push for change.
Several local women began Astoria March last month, inspired by the Women’s March following Trump’s inauguration,…
February 13, Staff Report
An elderly Astoria woman was found dead in her home after apparently being attacked by her dog early this morning, police said.
According to police, officers from the 114th Precinct responded to a 911 call at 38-07 27th Street around 1 a.m.…
February 10, By Hannah Wulkan
The City Council introduced legislation to co-name 40 streets throughout the city, including one in Astoria, in honor of community members that left a lasting impact on the neighborhood.
If the legislation passes, it would rename the intersection of Ditmars Boulevard and 19th Street as Betty Jean DiBiasio Way,…
February 10, By Hannah Wulkan
The Museum of the Moving Image shut down a divisive participatory art installation today after it attracted protests and violence over the course of its three-week run.
The He Will Not Divide Us live stream,…
February 8, By Hannah Wulkan
Popular New Orleans themed restaurant Sugar Freak will be closing its doors at the end of the month, following several other 30th Avenue spots that have recently bit the dust.
Sugar Freak, located at 36-18 30th Avenue,…
February 7, By Hannah Wulkan
A new condo complex with two connected buildings will go up on a recently cleared lot in Dutch Kills.
According to plans filed with the city, Shangri-La Realty has plans to construct two seven-story connected buildings across 32nd Street and 33rd Street near 37th Avenue,…
February 6, By Hannah Wulkan
The NYC Economic Development Corporation is entertaining the possibility of building as many as 24,000 residential units on the Sunnyside Yards, according to a feasibility study the agency released today.
The study lays out three test cases for the mega-development,…
February 3, Staff Report
The police are investigating the death of an Astoria infant who was pronounced dead on arrival at Mount Sinai Queens hospital this morning.
The police were called to the home of Malak Aitouhanni, a 5-month-old girl,…
February 2, By Hannah Wulkan
A new café and bar will open up on Ditmars Boulevard early next week with a focus on locally crafted coffees, beers and food.
The new café, called Vintage Wine Bar, will open up at 23-14 Ditmars Boulevard sometime next week,…