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,…
February 23, Staff Report
A man broke into a Steinway Street computer repair stop last month and stole several cellphones, the police said.
The alleged perpetrator gained entry to the Computer and Smartphone Repair, located at 32-30 Steinway Street, …
February 23, By Christian Murray
A man who obtained the bank information of a 28-year-old female made an unauthorized withdrawal of nearly $650 from the woman’s account at an Astoria ATM last month, according to the NYPD.
The alleged perpetrator,…
February 22, Staff Report
The MTA has announced that it plans to bring back the W train to Astoria this fall, ahead of the Second Avenue Subway’s opening.
W service would operate locally from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd into Manhattan, terminating at Whitehall Street,…
February 19, Staff Report
Development of Astoria’s waterfront continues with plans filed for a seven-story building on Vernon Boulevard, steps from Astoria Houses and the East River.
Construction documents filed with the Department of Buildings Thursday call for 65 residences as well as retail on the first floor and a recreation space on the roof.…
February 19, By Jackie Strawbridge
After arriving in New York City on Jan. 14, Joy Shields intended to surprise her sister Sierra at her Astoria apartment.
But Sierra was not home. So, Joy said, she left a note and headed to a hotel,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
Two Astoria playgrounds will soon undergo renovations.
Astoria Heights Playground, located on 30th Road between 45th and 46th Streets, and Van Alst Playground, located off of 21st Street between 29th and 30th Avenues, will both be renovated as part of the Community Parks Initiative,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
Lefkos Pyrgos is in gear to open an outdoor seating café at the Ditmars Boulevard location it recently relocated to.
The Greek bakery and coffee shop, located at 33-02 Ditmars Blvd., was approved by Community Board 1 on Tuesday for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 16 tables and 32 chairs.…
February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…