August 19, By Hannah Wulkan
Councilman Costa Constantinides announced a new budget allocation of over $200,000 to keep Astoria clean this morning.
The budget will allow for increased cleaning, weeding, and graffiti removal throughout the neighborhood, with particular focus on the major business areas.…
August 19, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly mugged a 14-year-old boy last month near Astoria Boulevard and 44th Street.
The suspect allegedly came up behind the victim at 7:50 am on Tuesday, July 26,…
August 18, By Hannah Wulkan
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced this afternoon that he would be allocating $150 million to five parks throughout the city, with $30 million going to preserving and improving Astoria Park.
De Blasio’s new Anchor Park Initiative,…
August 17, By Hannah Wulkan
A construction worker died this afternoon after hanging himself from a fifth floor window on 34th Street near Broadway, according to police.
The man, who was between 30 and 35 years old, was seen hanging outside the building with rope around his neck.…
August 17, By Hannah Wulkan
An Astoria resident who thought he was getting aid from a Good Samaritan following a car crash Saturday soon discovered that his would-be helper stole $2,000 worth of electronics out of his car.
Atef Chisty,…
August 15, By Hannah Wulkan
EuroMarket has reopened after it was seized by the Department of Finance and Taxation last Thursday for owing about $220,000 in back taxes.
The store, located at 30-42 31 Street, sells a large variety of foods from all over Eastern Europe.…
August 15, Staff Report
Taste of Bengal, a popular Indian eatery located on 31st Street, officially opened its restaurant Friday.
The eatery had been operating out of its 28-27 31st Street location since April 2013 primarily offering take-out.
Ruhel,…
August 14, Staff Report
The police are looking for a man who allegedly snatched a gold chain from around the neck of a 4-year-old girl and took off with it on Friday.
The suspect has been identified as Pablo Escobar,…
August 12, By Hannah Wulkan
The EuroMarket in Astoria was seized yesterday by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, and the store will be shut down until the owners begin to pay the $218,014.80 in back taxes they owe.…
August 11, By Michael Florio
Residents will once again have a say on how $1 million of city funds should be spent in Astoria.
Councilman Costa Constantinides is bringing back participatory budgeting, a process that provides residents with the opportunity to vote on how $1 million of capital funds should be spent,…