March 2, By Michael Florio
Sports Authority plans to close nearly one third of its 450 stores, the company announced today.
The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to cut 140 stores nationwide. If the court grants it bankruptcy protection,…
March 1, Staff Report
Kaufman Astoria Studios has installed 373 solar panels on one of its rooftops, which will provide power to its offices, lights and elevators inside.
According to the studio, this new solar power system was installed on top of its 3,000-square-foot Stage K building,…
March 1, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly asked a man lie on the ground before shooting him in the arm on Monday.
The 32-year-old victim was walking to his car near 38-31 9th St.…
February 29, By Michael Florio
Two restaurants offering different flavors from Japanese cuisine opened in Astoria this month.
Shuya Café de Ramen opened at 42-13 Broadway on Feb. 3, according to owner and chef Shuya Miyawaki.
The restaurant, which specializes in ramen,…
February 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Despite a push from Astoria’s elected officials, Amtrak has stated that it does not believe repainting the faded Hell Gate Bridge is necessary.
Last week, U.S. Reps Joe Crowley and Carolyn Maloney, State Sen.…
Staff Report
The 6th Annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) is kicking off a series of events leading up its culminating 6-day screenings of feature films, shorts, and narratives in March.
The popular film festival will take place from March 15 through March 20,…
February 25, By Michael Florio
Two officers from the 114 Precinct caught a pair of prolific robbers in the act of stealing packages in Astoria.
The two officers witnessed two men who were standing suspiciously in a private driveway near 29th Street and 21st Avenue,…
February 25, By Michael Florio
A knife-wielding crook has robbed four stores along Broadway since last week.
The suspect struck five times since Feb. 16, including twice on Tuesday afternoon, according to 114th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Peter Fortune.…
February 24, By Michael Florio
The 114 Precinct cracked down on dangerous electric scooter driving earlier this month.
The precinct seized and summonsed 12 electric bikes over a three-day period in the first week of February, according to the 114th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Peter Fortune.…
February 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
A slew of traffic changes coming to the streets around Astoria Park sparked a community petition last week, continuing disagreement over how to best handle these roads.
Last week, Community Board 1 approved three proposals from the Department of Transportation that include revamped roadways with new protected bike lanes on Shore Boulevard,…