April 4, Staff Report
A man attempted to steal the cell phone of an 11-year-old boy in Astoria Thursday, according to police.
The boy was walking in the vicinity of 21st Avenue and 43rd Street at about 2:20 pm,…
April 1, By Michael Florio
A local group has an idea to solve Astoria’s parking problem: residential permits.
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association intends to develop a plan to put residential parking permits into effect in the neighborhood. The group held preliminary discussions on the topic at its monthly meeting Tuesday.…
March 31, By Jackie Strawbridge
Developers plan to stack two stories of apartments on top of the Broadway building currently occupied by the Chicken Shack.
Construction plans were filed Tuesday with the Department of Buildings for the enlargement of 36-19 Broadway,…
March 30, Staff Report
The Department of Transportation has released its annual NYC Bike Map displaying the 1,000 miles of New York City’s bike network, plus markers of where potential new bike routes could appear in western Queens.
The map shows color-coded protected bike paths,…
March 29, By Michael Florio
A new Irish whiskey bar opened earlier this month on 30th Avenue.
Passage, an Irish bar and kitchen, opened at 40-11 30th Ave. on March 18, according to co-owner Michael Mansfield.
The bar currently features 74 different kinds of whiskey,…
March 29, By Michael Florio
The man who went on a deadly crime spree earlier this month now faces 25 years to life in prison, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
James Dillon, 23, who slashed multiple victims and killed a liquor store owner on March 6,…
March 29, Staff Report
The Roosevelt Island Bridge, which connects the island to Astoria, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday.
The Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will conduct routine testing on the bridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
March 29, By Michael Florio
A new pizzeria offering $1 slices opened its doors on Friday.
3 Bros 99 Cent Pizza, located at 25-03 30th Ave., plans to stand out by offering quality pizza at a cheaper price, co-owner Abdul Wahab said.…
By Michael Florio
Greenbay Market will open a new location on 30th Avenue in a former Rite Aid, the store has confirmed.
Owner Hasan Clik said, “It will be a similar concept as the marketplace on Broadway.”
However, he said it was too early to offer further details about the store – which will be located at 31-10 30th Ave.…
March 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial plan to toll the free East River Bridges is under official consideration by State lawmakers.
The proposal, unveiled by the coalition Move NY last February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…