April 28, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who unsuccessfully attempted to rob an Astoria bank at gunpoint.
The suspect entered Sussex Bank, located at Astoria Boulevard and 29th Street., drew a gun and demanded cash from the teller,…
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Identity Theft Drives Crime Rate Up In Astoria Over Past Month
April 27, By Michael Florio
A surge in the number of identity thefts–categorized as grand larcenies–has driven up the crime rate up in Astoria in the past month.
In the most recent 28-day period, ending on April 24, there have been 67 grand larcenies,…
Hell Gate Bridge Centenary Planning Kicks Off With Ideas For Mural Painting, Car Show, Fireworks And More
April 27, By Michael Florio
Astorians are planning a series of events to celebrate the Hell Gate Bridge as it turns 100 years old.
The newly founded Hell Gate Centenary Celebration Group hosted its first planning meeting on Tuesday night.…
Stunts, Special Effects, And More Behind-The-Scenes On Display At NY On Location
April 26, Staff Report
Astoria residents can get a behind-the-scenes look at film production next month.
More than 20 working movie trailers and trucks will be heading to Astoria next month for New York on Location, a day-long event that will allow the public the opportunity to go inside these vehicles and explore.…
Bear Russian Restaurant To Close At End Of The Month
April 26, Staff Report
An Astoria restaurant will close its doors after five years in the neighborhood.
Bear, a Russian restaurant located at 12-14 31st Ave., will close for good at the end of the month, the restaurant announced on Facebook on Friday.…
Brooklyn-Queens Connector Up For Discussion At Astoria Meeting
April 26, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City is hosting a local public meeting on the Brooklyn-Queens Connector, the proposed $2.5 billion streetcar that would run between the two boroughs from Astoria to Sunset Park.
The meeting will take place May 9 from 6 p.m.…
Queens Comfort Team To Serve Burgers And Cocktails At New Concept On Ditmars Blvd
April 25, By Michael Florio
The owners behind Queens Comfort are planning a new burger and cocktail spot on Ditmars Boulevard.
The new restaurant, which will be called Flattopps, will be located at 33-06 Ditmars Blvd. The restaurant will serve “NYC inspired comfort food and cocktails,” according to their Instagram page.…
Two Restaurants Get Chilly Reception Over Sidewalk Seating Plans
April 22, By Michael Florio
More outdoor cafes are slated to spring up on Astoria’s sidewalks, but not without resistance from some local residents.
Seven restaurants went before Community Board 1 seeking a recommendation for sidewalk café licenses Tuesday,…
Resolution For K-12 Climate Change Education Passes City Council
April 22, Staff Report
Climate change education should be incorporated into the public school curriculum, the City Council has decided.
Just in time for Earth Day, the Council adopted a resolution calling on the State Department of Education to include climate change lessons in K-12 curricula.…
Park Safety Concerns Spark Request For More Enforcement, Locked Gates
April 21, By Michael Florio
Community Board 1 is urging the City to bring more park safety resources into Astoria.
The Board will send a letter to the Parks Department requesting additional Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers in Astoria,…