Oct. 23, 2023 By Bill Parry Elementary school students from P.S. 234 in Astoria were sworn in as junior firefighters and EMTs at the FDNY Fire Zone in Manhattan to kick off National Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 10. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presented the children with the Chief William F. Feehan Fire Safety Education… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Members of the NYC Sheriff’s Office raided an illegal smoke shop across the street from Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Oct. 20. Officers entered the Gazzo Convenience shop located at 37-01 31st Ave. at around 10:30 a.m. and began a search of the premises. Officers found 400 to 500… Read more »
Oct. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry An NYPD sergeant was arrested at the 114th Precinct in Astoria on Oct. 18 for allegedly driving under the influence, according to authorities. Sgt. Braulio Aponte appeared to be inebriated after he got out of his vehicle at around 5:18 p.m. after parking outside the station house on Astoria… Read more »
Oct. 19, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is poised to wrap up its 2023 season with a Halloween-themed finale set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 28. Now in its eighth year, the annual tradition promises an evening replete with costume contests and big-ticket prizes, ensuring that families and friends of all… Read more »
By John Schilling Ozone Park resident Jeremy Rivera sat at home back in April, nervously awaiting an email that could change his life as he knew it. A three-time convicted felon on various drug charges who reinvented himself as the head of a construction company post-incarceration, Rivera sought a new beginning for himself once… Read more »
Oct. 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Queens/Astoria Post last week sat down for a video interview with Kelly Klingman who is looking to score a major political upset in November by ousting progressive Council Member Tiffany Cabán from her District 22 seat. Klingman is an Astoria resident who works in real estate and is… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new Five Below discount store has opened in the Ditmars section of Astoria and residents have been flocking to the location to pick up products that are priced at $5 or less. The national discount retailer had its soft opening on Oct. 1 at 22-13 31st St., a… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The annual Queens Columbus Day parade took place in Astoria on Saturday, Oct. 7, and it was well attended despite the heavy rain. The parade, now in its 45th year, celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. It also coincides with Columbus… Read more »
By Bill Parry The FDNY honored fallen EMS Captain Alison Russo Wednesday with a plaque dedication ceremony at Station 49 in Astoria, where she was stationed just over a year ago when she was stabbed to death in a random attack. Hundreds of firefighters and EMS personnel joined FDNY brass inside Station 49 to pay… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Queens, with its vibrant cultural tapestry and scenic beauty, undergoes a mesmerizing transformation every fall. From the historical neighborhoods to its expansive parks, this borough offers a unique blend of nature and urban charm during the autumn months. If you’re looking to experience the essence of fall while staying… Read more »