July 21, 2023 By Bill Parry Astoria is mourning the loss of legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who died Friday morning at his Central Park South home less than 6 miles from where he grew up during the Great Depression on 32nd Street near Ditmars Boulevard. His rise to world fame gave pride to generations of… Read more »
July 19, 2023 By Julia Moro According to a new StreetEasy report, condos along the Queens waterfront have risen in popularity, with Long Island City being the most in-demand sales market in the borough this year. With lower prices and a convenient commute to Manhattan, the Queens waterfront proves to be a top choice for… Read more »
July 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Construction will begin on rebuilding a section of a platform at the Queensboro Plaza subway station in Queens later this month, forcing Manhattan-bound 7, N, and W trains to bypass the station for two weeks, according to the MTA. The service changes are expected to go into effect on… Read more »
July 17, 2023 By Czarinna Andres In a bold move to reshape public transit in New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled a pilot program for five free bus routes across the five boroughs. The introduction of the fare-free bus program follows extensive advocacy efforts by Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris and… Read more »
July 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A fun-filled six-week program for kids featuring music, story time and yoga kicked off at the Long Island City waterfront last week. The free program, known as Summer Kids, also includes art classes and dancing, with hundreds of children expected to attend over the six-week period. Spaces for the… Read more »
After several high-profile shootings in and around the Woodside Houses, state Sen. Michael Gianaris announced he secured $365,000 in funding for Community Capacity Development (CCD) to fight gun violence at the NYCHA development. “Making our communities safe starts with empowering our neighbors to lead and investing in proven tools to interrupt violence and prevent disruption… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Amanda Salazar As the summer is heating up and people are going out more, there’s no better time to find some new local restaurants to check out. Whether you’re looking for a place to go to for Taco Tuesday, an upscale eatery for date night or want to try something culturally… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Julia Moro Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport proclaimed Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli in Astoria as the best deli in the city, making the announcement on a Tik Tok recently. When Rapaport visited his favorite sandwich spot this past week, he posted to Tik Tok, captioning his video, “Sal & Kris… Read more »
July 12, 2023 By Julia Moro Mount Sinai Queens announced on July 11 that a new cardiac catheterization lab will open in its Astoria location, providing more efficient and comprehensive care to hundreds of heart patients for emergencies and scheduled procedures. Atul Kukar, DO, the director of the Mount Sinai Queens Catheterization Lab, will lead… Read more »
July 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Astoria/Queens Post has obtained shocking footage of an Astoria man being viciously beaten by a suspect outside a BP gas station in Astoria last week. The terrifying incident left the 44-year-old man with a broken nose, multiple fractures to his jaw and other facial fractures, according to the… Read more »