February 19, Staff Report
Development of Astoria’s waterfront continues with plans filed for a seven-story building on Vernon Boulevard, steps from Astoria Houses and the East River.
Construction documents filed with the Department of Buildings Thursday call for 65 residences as well as retail on the first floor and a recreation space on the roof.…
February 19, By Jackie Strawbridge
After arriving in New York City on Jan. 14, Joy Shields intended to surprise her sister Sierra at her Astoria apartment.
But Sierra was not home. So, Joy said, she left a note and headed to a hotel,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
Two Astoria playgrounds will soon undergo renovations.
Astoria Heights Playground, located on 30th Road between 45th and 46th Streets, and Van Alst Playground, located off of 21st Street between 29th and 30th Avenues, will both be renovated as part of the Community Parks Initiative,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
Lefkos Pyrgos is in gear to open an outdoor seating café at the Ditmars Boulevard location it recently relocated to.
The Greek bakery and coffee shop, located at 33-02 Ditmars Blvd., was approved by Community Board 1 on Tuesday for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 16 tables and 32 chairs.…
February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…
February 17, By Michael Florio
The Commanding Officer of the 114 Precinct has called on the community board for help in combating crime at a women’s homeless shelter in Long Island City, following two violent incidents that broke out at the shelter last week.…
February 17, By Michael Florio
New bike lanes and traffic safety improvements around Astoria Park got a green light from Astoria’s community board Tuesday night.
Community Board 1 voted overwhelmingly in approval of three proposals from the Department of Transportation that include revamped roadways with new protected bike lanes on Shore Boulevard,…
February 16, Staff Report
A Long Island City-based dance and fitness company known for free classes on the waterfront will soon be available to book for special event performances.
Israel Martinez, founder of Martinez Dance Studios and Puerto Havana Fitness, said he is launching a new branch of services called LIC Entertainment.…
February 12, By Michael Florio
An Astoria comedy venue is hosting a show on Valentine’s Days that targets singles.
The show, “This is Why You’re Single,” will feature comedy skits about real-life dating disasters and living alone. It will be held at Q.E.D.…
February 11, By Michael Florio
Bareburger, the popular restaurant chain born in Astoria, has gone international.
The organic burger-based restaurant, which opened in 2009 on the corner of 31st Avenue and 34th Street, has developed into a franchise with a restaurant in Tokyo,…