October 27, By Hannah Wulkan
This past month saw an uptick in robberies and grand larcenies, but a drop in every other crime category.
At the 114th Precinct Community Council meeting on Tuesday night Captain Peter Fortune told residents of the increase in grand larcenies,…
October 27, By Hannah Wulkan
Teachers at a local school will no longer have to compete with train noise to be heard.
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas announced today that air conditioners are being installed in all train-facing classrooms at P.S.…
October 26, By Hannah Wulkan
The planning for Astoria Park’s $30 million facelift is now underway.
Councilman Costa Constantinides announced this morning that the first community meeting to plan improvements for Astoria Park will be held on November 16 at 7 p.m.…
October 25, By Hannah Wulkan
The illegal Cash-For-Cars signs that can be found throughout Queens have caught the attention of an elected official.
State Senator Tony Avella, who represents a large portion of central Queens, announced his intention to take action against these signs last week after receiving many complaints from his constituents and witnessing someone putting up the signs for himself.…
October 25, By Christian Murray
A slice of Long Island City has made its way to Astoria.
The popular pizzeria, sLICe, which opened on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City nearly 18 months ago, has taken over space on 30th Avenue,…
October 25, Staff Report
Mighty Balls, an eatery that served meatball sandwiches and opened in Astoria in July 2015, has closed.
The restaurant was located at 35-11 34th Avenue and the establishment was its first brick-and-mortar store after gaining a following at street fairs around the city for the past five years.…
October 25, By Hannah Wulkan
Another Astoria house is likely to be demolished and replaced by a building much taller.
A developer filed plans with the Department of Buildings Friday to build a 4-story, 7-unit apartment building at 27-34 27th Street.…
October 24, By Hannah Wulkan
Veteran housing is coming to Astoria in the next few years, as part of a complete overhaul of the Marine Terrace affordable apartments complex.
Related Companies, the developer behind high profile projects such as Hudson Yards and Hunters Point South,…
October 24, By Hannah Wulkan
A popular hot dog joint has been shut down for owing over $150,000 in taxes, according to the Department of Taxation and Finance.
The New York Dog House at 37-06 30th Avenue was seized on October 17,…
October 22, Staff Report
The police are searching for the occupants of a black-colored Chrysler who fired several guns at individuals outside a deli in Astoria recently.
The incident took place outside Fatima Food Mart, located at 21-37 21st Avenue,…