November 26, By Michael Florio
The crime rate has taken a nosedive this year in Astoria, based on the latest statistics provided by the 114th Precinct.
Captain Peter Fortune, the commanding officer of the 114 Precinct, said that the number of major crimes reported for the year through Nov.…
November 25, By Michael Florio
A Greek restaurant featuring a wide variety of wines opened last month.
Dionysos Restaurant opened in October at 23-15 31st St., according to owner Paraskezi Roussopoulos.
The restaurant is named after the Greek god of wine.…
November 25, By Michael Florio
A new restaurant on 30th Avenue opened this week with a focus on serving seasonal Indian dishes.
Kurry Qulture, located at 36-05 30th Ave., will serve authentic Indian food, with the menu varying every three months based on what dishes are in season.…
November 25, By Jackie Strawbridge
A fire broke out on the second floor of a 35th Street building Wednesday morning, injuring four, according to the FDNY.
FDNY officials said the fire started on the second floor of 31-18 35th St.…
November 24, By Michael Florio
A longstanding coffee shop on the corner of 30th Avenue and Crescent Street is gearing up to reopen as a diner next week following months of renovations.
Crescent Kitchen, a diner featuring a wide variety of menu items including daily cream soups,…
November 20, By Michael Florio
Congressman Joseph Crowley voted against a controversial bill yesterday that would essentially halt Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States.
Congressman Joseph Crowley spoke out against the bill (H.R. 4038) which calls for increasing the screening process for refugees trying to make it into America.…
November 19, Staff Report
The hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a woman near Astoria Park this summer has been sentenced to up to four years in State prison, according to the Queens District Attorney.
Nicholas Colleran, 25, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and failure to yield,…
November 19, By Michael Florio
A Japanese crepe chain will soon open a branch in Astoria.
T-Swirl Crepe will open at 36-16 30th Ave. within the next two months, according to Jerry Lin, manager at the company’s headquarters.
T-Swirl Crepe has a number of shops around the country,…
November 19, By Michael Florio
Domino’s on Steinway Street is closed for renovation.
The pizza chain, located at 25-55 Steinway St., closed last week for renovations and is expected to reopen before Christmas.
Domino’s is hopeful the shop can open on Dec.…
November 19, By Michael Florio
An Astoria street food staple will soon graduate from food cart to food truck.
The famous Franky’s Souvlaki food cart has been operating on the corner of Steinway Street and 31st Avenue since the 1970s,…