May 19, By Michael Florio
Sports Authority is closing all of its 450-plus stores across the United States including its Northern Boulevard location, according to court filings.
The Colorado-based company, which was once the largest sporting goods store chain in the country with stores in 41 states and Puerto Rico,…
May 18, By Michael Florio
A dispute between two Bronx crews ended in gunshots outside of an Astoria strip club.
A man was shot in the foot outside of Aces New York, a strip club at 32-10 37th Ave.,…
May 17, Staff Report
A 39-year-old Astoria man who killed a man with a knife inside his Steinway Street apartment was sentenced today to 25 years to life, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Wahid Elawame, who lived at 25-60 Steinway Street,…
May 17, By Michael Florio
Renovations and tech upgrades are on track for a handful of Astoria subway stations.
The upgrades will come to six stations next year, according to Luke DePalma, Assistant Director for Government and Community Affairs with MTA/NYC Transit.…
May 16, By Michael Florio
The Department of Sanitation is searching for a new home in Astoria for its fleet of garbage trucks.
The DOS, which has numerous garage locations City-wide, currently uses a facility at 34-28 21st St.…
May 13, By Michael Florio
Several Astoria residents questioned the Department of Transportation and elected officials about their decision to convert Shore Boulevard into a one-way street at a town hall meeting held at the Museum of the Moving Image last night.…
May 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Kelly’s Bar is slated to get some new neighbors.
Developers are planning a six-story, 10-unit residential development next to the well-known local bar on the corner of Crescent Street and 31st Avenue. Construction permits for the new development at 23-60 31st Ave.…
May 12, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for stealing thousands of dollars out of several women’s bank accounts, including one in Astoria and another in Jackson Heights.
The suspect stole bank account information from four victims and used it to remove money at six different TD Bank locations around the city,…
May 11, By Michael Florio
A leading Astoria community organization will be hosting its second annual International Cultural Fest this month.
The free festival, which is hosted by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, will feature cultural performances representing nine different nationalities.…
May 10, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan for a $2.5 billion streetcar connecting Queens and Brooklyn sparked mixed opinions among Astorians at a community discussion Monday night.
Many residents expressed concerns over cost and efficiency, while worrying if the proposed streetcar,…