People on 31 Av in Astoria are starstruck at @BernieSanders, taking photos and shaking hands outside @Bareburger pic.twitter.com/UTwZQTjzUB— Samuel Rubenfeld (@srubenfeld) April 18, 2016…
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Thieves pinch cash and metro card from boy’s coat while he’s in Astoria Church
April 18, Staff Report
Two thieves crept into an Astoria Church Sunday and grabbed cash and a metro card from a boy’s coat that was hanging on the rack, according to the NYPD.
The two suspects allegedly entered Most Precious Blood church,…
Two men rob Citgo Station on Ditmars Blvd at gunpoint
April 18, By Michael Florio
Two men robbed an Astoria gas station at gunpoint Monday morning.
The suspects targeted an employee who pumps gas at the 46-06 Ditmars Blvd Citgo Station for the cash he keeps in his pockets.…
Living Sculpture Of Plants And Bees To Grow At Socrates Park
April 15, Staff Report
A blooming, buzzing “earthwork” sculpture will grow at Socrates Sculpture Park this summer.
“Concave Room for Bees” is a piece by artist Meg Webster that will consist of flowers, herbs, and shrubs – and the bees they attract – stretching across a circle 70-feet in diameter.…
Residents Want Bigger Basketball Court, More Play Equipment At Astoria Health Playground
April 15, By Michael Florio
Astorians gathered on Wednesday evening to discuss renovation ideas for Astoria Health Playground, highlighting the need to adapt the space for different uses and age groups.
The Parks Department is renovating the playground, located on 14th Street between 31st Drive and 31st Avenue,…
Another Astoria house to be torn down, this one for 16 units
April 14, Staff Report
The latest development coming down the pike in Astoria is a seven-story, 16-unit building on 31st Street.
Construction plans were filed yesterday with the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the structure at 25-40 31st Street.…
Astorians Discuss How To Improve Local Playground
April 13, By Michael Florio
Dozens of Astorians gathered last week to brainstorm improvements for a local playground, with ideas ranging from new swings to a makeover for a public sculpture.
The Parks Department held a meeting on April 6 where the public was able to suggest ideas for the renovation of Playground Thirty Five,…
23-Unit Building Planned To Rise On 38th Street
April 13, Staff Report
Astoria’s blocks continue to make way for residential development, with a five-story, 23-unit residential property slated to rise on 38th Street.
Construction plans were filed yesterday with the Department of Buildings for the development at 30-68 38th St.…
Sanders Supporters To Host Primary Viewing Party At Katch
April 12, Staff Report
Astorians who “feel the Bern” will be able to cheer for their candidate at a local primary results viewing party next week.
Bernie Sanders supporters and campaign volunteers will host a New York Primary results viewing party at Katch,…
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.…