November 11, By Christian Murray
The City’s push to amend the zoning code as a means to promote the construction of affordable housing was approved by Community Board 1 last night subject to a number of conditions.
The Board took issue with several elements in the proposed amendments,…
November 11, By Michael Florio
Shore Boulevard will not close to traffic, according to the Department of Transportation.
Following discussions on the controversial proposal, the DOT has decided it will not close Shore Boulevard, Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said at an Astoria Civic Association meeting on Tuesday.…
November 10, By Michael Florio
Local leaders unveiled a new Astoria-themed mural today, which they hope will beautify the neighborhood and stave off illegal graffiti.
The mural, titled “Astoria Motif,” is located under the overpass on 48th Street between 25th Avenue and 28th Avenue.…
November 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
The new Time Warner Cable store located at the former Lefkos Pyrgos bakery will host a grand opening on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
The Time Warner Cable retail store sits at 31-01 23rd Ave.…
November 10, Staff Report
Police are searching for an elderly Astoria man who was last seen over two weeks ago.
Frank Ramlall, 74, of 38-17 28th Street, has been missing since October 24th, according to the NYPD. He was last seen that day at his residence at 9 pm.…
November 10, Staff Report
Two teenagers used a ladder to gain access to an Astoria resident’s backyard before stealing two bicycles, according to police.
The suspects scaled a fence with a 20-foot ladder and entered an enclosed backyard within the vicinity of 11th Street near 35th Ave on October 19th,…
November 9, By Michael Florio
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland hopes to combat a citywide cap on street vendor permits that has led to a black market.
Currently there is a cap on the number of street vendor permits issued in New York City,…
November 9, By Michael Florio
A new bar serving cocktails and local brews will open soon on Ditmars Boulevard.
The Ditty, located at 35-03 Ditmars Blvd., is set to open this month, perhaps in the next two weeks, according to owner Steven Duran.…
November 6, Staff Report
Three suspects entered a man’s car and robbed him at knifepoint earlier this week, according to the NYPD.
The three suspects entered the 22-year-old victim’s vehicle on Wednesday at approximately 4:30 a.m. The first suspect entered through the passenger door and put a knife to the victim’s abdomen,…
November 5, By Michael Florio
“Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston will visit Astoria tonight for a screening of his latest film.
Cranston, who is also known for his roles in “Malcolm in the Middle” and his appearances on “Seinfeld,” will attend the screening of “Trumbo” at the Museum of the Moving Image,…