December 9, By Michael Florio
Afghanistan is coming to Astoria at a new Steinway Street restaurant.
Flames Authentic Afghan Kabab, a restaurant serving both Afghan and American food, will open on Monday at 25-58 Steinway St. according to owner Ahmid Mehirdel.…
December 9, By Christian Murray
A New York State Assembly bill is currently being drafted based on the controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, according the advocacy group Move NY.
The bill is expected to be introduced in the State Assembly in spring,…
December 9, By Michael Florio
A Muslim man was beaten Saturday in his Astoria store Saturday in what police are investigating as a hate crime.
Sarker Haque, 53, was punched in the face numerous times on Saturday afternoon with the attacker saying,…
December 7, By Michael Florio
A Manhattan real estate firm will soon call Astoria home.
The Bouklis Group, a real estate company located in the American Express Building on Broadway in Manhattan, is in gear to open a new office at 34-27 28th Ave.…
December 4, By Michael Florio
Astoria residents can gather for a boozy movie screening with an all-you-can-eat buffet at Queens Comfort this month.
Cinema Under the Influence, a Queens-based group that combines movie screenings and drinking into one event,…
December 4, By Michael Florio
A longtime Astoria bakery is set to reopen at a new location next week.
Lefkos Pyrgos, the popular bakery that has been in business for more than 40 years, will reopen next week at 33-02 Ditmars Blvd.,…
December 4, Staff Report
Police are searching for a group of suspects who attempted to steal a safe from a 99 Cent store in Astoria last month.
The group entered the 99 Cent store located at 35-10 30th Ave on November 18th at 2:05 pm.…
December 2, By Jackie Strawbridge
A “tiny market” will pop up at Crescent Wines and Spirits this weekend, which organizers hope will allow Astorians to do all their holiday shopping from local vendors.
The event takes place Dec. 5 from 1 p.m.…
December 1, By Jackie Strawbridge
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has joined growing opposition to the City’s two major zoning proposals.
Katz announced Tuesday that she opposes the Department of City Planning’s proposed “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” zoning text amendments.…
December 1, By Michael Florio
The king is being challenged.
After moving to a new space at 31st Street and Broadway, the popular King of Falafel food truck was alleged to be a poor neighbor causing disruptions to nearby residents at this month’s 114 Precinct meeting.…