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Another Astoria house faces wrecking ball, four-story building to go up

April 12, Staff Report

A two-family house, located at 27-21 27th Street, is about to be demolished to make room for a four story, eight unit building.

Demolition papers were filed with the Buildings Department yesterday to bulldoze the existing 2-story structure.…

Dutch Kills Playground To Get A Major Redesign

April 12, By Michael Florio

A local playground that hasn’t been renovated in two decades is about to get a $4.5 million makeover.

Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced on Tuesday that he secured $4.5 million in funding from Mayor Bill de Blasio for the renovation of Dutch Kills Playground,…

Gino’s Pizzeria on Broadway closed temporarily by Health Dept.

April 12, Staff Report

Gino’s Pizzeria, located at 43-19 Broadway, has been closed temporarily by the Health Department.

The pizzeria was shut down on April 7 after inspectors discovered evidence of mice and live roaches, according to Health Dept.…

“Speakeasy-Style” Cocktail Lounge To Open On Ditmars Blvd

April 11, By Michael Florio

A cocktail lounge will open this summer at the former Caffé Bene spot on Ditmars Boulevard.

Co-owner Padraig O’Brien said the “speakeasy style” lounge, called The Last Word, will open at 31-30 Ditmars Blvd.…

BYOB Painting Classes Come To 31st Street

April 11, By Michael Florio

Astorians can learn to paint while enjoying their favorite wine or beer at a new space on 31st Street.

The Paint Place, which offers painting classes and private lessons, opened in late March on the second floor of 31-21 31st St.,…

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on 21st Street

April 7, Staff Report

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Astoria last night.

The victim, a 45-year-old man, was walking in the middle of 21st Street, just north of 30th Road, when a dark colored sedan plowed into him,…

Public Hearing On W Train Restoration Scheduled Tomorrow

April 6, Staff Report

New Yorkers can offer their feedback on W Train restoration to the MTA at a public hearing tomorrow evening.

The MTA has scheduled the hearing for 5 p.m. on Thursday at 2 Broadway in Manhattan (20th Floor).…