August 10, By Michael Florio
A new men’s clothing store is coming to Ditmars Blvd.
The Stonework, which will sell menswear and lifestyle clothes, will be opening at 37-06 Ditmars Blvd, in late September.
The store plans to serve customers of all shapes and sizes,…
August 9, Staff Report
A Thai restaurant located in Astoria has been shut down by the Health Department.
Arharn Thai Cuisine, located at 32-05 36th Ave, was closed last week by the department after receiving multiple violations.
The violations were for as follows:
1) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.…
August 8, Staff Report
Police are searching for a pervert who allegedly exposed himself in a local Laundromat.
The suspect pulled down his pants and displayed his genitals to a 45-year-old woman inside Davebrand Laundromat, located at 32-06 36th Ave,…
August 8, By Michael Florio
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be spraying chemicals in Jackson Heights and Astoria Tuesday night an attempt eradicate mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
Trucks will be spraying from Tuesday at 10 pm through Wednesday 6 a.m.…
August 5, By Michael Florio
The Parks Dept has completed the design of a new dog run that will opening in Astoria.
The dog run will be installed at Triborough Playground C, located on Hoyt Avenue South (between 23rd and 24th Streets),…
August 5, By Michael Florio
A large New York City-based development company has purchased seven buildings near the Astoria waterfront, with plans of constructing two more that would provide housing for veterans and the homeless.
Related Companies purchased the Marine Terrace Complex,…
August 8, By Michael Florio
A new urgent care center will be opening in Astoria next week.
Northwell Health will be cutting the ribbon Monday to its 37-01 Broadway location, its fourth in Queens.
The center will treat common conditions such as a sore throat,…
August 2, By Hannah Wulkan
The first-ever Queens Book Festival kicks off this weekend in Astoria and will showcase more than 100 authors and writers to help boost literacy in the community.
The free festival, expected to draw between 5,000 and 10,000 people,…
August 2, By Michael Florio
A speakeasy that will resemble an iconic Astoria hardware store on the outside will soon be opening on Ditmars Blvd.
The Last Word, a cocktail bar to be located at 31-30 Ditmars Blvd, will open on August 16,…
August 2, By Michael Florio
A mother and daughter combo are opening a café and bakery across the street from the Kaufman Astoria Studios that will offer everything from cookies to salads.
The Sweet Scene, which is expected to open at 35-13 34th Ave within a week,…