April 15, By Michael Florio
Astorians gathered on Wednesday evening to discuss renovation ideas for Astoria Health Playground, highlighting the need to adapt the space for different uses and age groups.
The Parks Department is renovating the playground, located on 14th Street between 31st Drive and 31st Avenue,…
April 14, Staff Report
The latest development coming down the pike in Astoria is a seven-story, 16-unit building on 31st Street.
Construction plans were filed yesterday with the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the structure at 25-40 31st Street.…
April 13, By Michael Florio
Dozens of Astorians gathered last week to brainstorm improvements for a local playground, with ideas ranging from new swings to a makeover for a public sculpture.
The Parks Department held a meeting on April 6 where the public was able to suggest ideas for the renovation of Playground Thirty Five,…
April 13, Staff Report
Astoria’s blocks continue to make way for residential development, with a five-story, 23-unit residential property slated to rise on 38th Street.
Construction plans were filed yesterday with the Department of Buildings for the development at 30-68 38th St.…
April 12, Staff Report
Astorians who “feel the Bern” will be able to cheer for their candidate at a local primary results viewing party next week.
Bernie Sanders supporters and campaign volunteers will host a New York Primary results viewing party at Katch,…
April 12, Staff Report
A two-family house, located at 27-21 27th Street, is about to be demolished to make room for a four story, eight unit building.
Demolition papers were filed with the Buildings Department yesterday to bulldoze the existing 2-story structure.…
April 12, By Michael Florio
A local playground that hasn’t been renovated in two decades is about to get a $4.5 million makeover.
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced on Tuesday that he secured $4.5 million in funding from Mayor Bill de Blasio for the renovation of Dutch Kills Playground,…
April 12, Staff Report
Gino’s Pizzeria, located at 43-19 Broadway, has been closed temporarily by the Health Department.
The pizzeria was shut down on April 7 after inspectors discovered evidence of mice and live roaches, according to Health Dept.…
April 11, By Michael Florio
A cocktail lounge will open this summer at the former Caffé Bene spot on Ditmars Boulevard.
Co-owner Padraig O’Brien said the “speakeasy style” lounge, called The Last Word, will open at 31-30 Ditmars Blvd.…
April 11, By Michael Florio
Astorians can learn to paint while enjoying their favorite wine or beer at a new space on 31st Street.
The Paint Place, which offers painting classes and private lessons, opened in late March on the second floor of 31-21 31st St.,…