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,…
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.…