The Dutch Kills Civic Association is calling on the Department of Transportation to improve safety conditions on a busy intersection.
The association wants the DOT to implement safety measures at 39th Avenue and 29th Street, including a stop sign, daylighting – which increases visibility for pedestrians crossing the street – and removing a bike corral located at this intersection.…
May 5, By Christian Murray
A representative of State Sen. Michael Gianaris’ office has been caught up in the campaign finance investigation that has embroiled the de Blasio administration.
Matt Lerch, an Astoria resident who represents Gianaris at community board meetings and local events,…
May 6, By Michael Florio
Local officials gathered Friday to speak out against a recent hate crime in Astoria, where three teenagers attacked another while shouting “Isis-Isis.”
One of the three suspects allegedly punched the 19-year-old victim in the face twice and called out “Arab.” As the victim pushed him away,…
May 6, By Michael Florio
An Astoria street will soon pay tribute to the founder of a Greek television channel.
The block of 31st Avenue between Steinway Street and 41st Street will be called “Demetris Kastanas Way” to honor the founder of National Greek Television,…
May 5, By Michael Florio
Three teenagers attacked a young man while shouting “Isis-Isis” in Astoria last week and local politicians want the community to help the police find the perpetrators.
One of the three suspects allegedly punched the 19-year-old victim in the face twice and called out “Arab.” As the victim pushed him away,…
May 4, By Michael Florio
Construction to turn Shore Boulevard into a one-way street will begin this month.
The Department of Transportation will begin implementing changes in mid-May that will create a new protected bike path and ultimately remove a lane of traffic on Shore Boulevard,…
May 4, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who followed a 21-year-old woman into her building and tried to push his way into her apartment in the early hours Tuesday.
The suspect entered the woman’s Broadway and 36th Street building at about 1:15 am and attempted to barge his way into her apartment,…
May 2, By Michael Florio
Following complaints of beer bottles, condoms and even a crack pipe being found at a local playground, the Parks Department has begun locking a gate there overnight.
The Parks Department began locking Sean’s Place Playground last Wednesday,…
April 30, Staff Report
Police are looking for three men who allegedly punched a 19-year-old man in the face while yelling “Isis-Isis” in Astoria on Wednesday.
The NYPD released footage this morning of three men who followed the victim from behind at about 1:20 pm on Wednesday,…
April 28, Staff Report
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas will host her fourth annual western Queens Town Hall meeting with the United Community Civic Association on May 12.
The Town Hall takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Moving Image,…