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PS 166 Seeking To Partially Close 34th Street For Student Play Space

October 20, By Jackie Strawbridge

Parents and administrators at PS 166 want the city to close a portion of 34th Street each morning for student use, to augment the school’s limited outdoor play space.

Parents and administrators at PS 166 want the city to open a portion of 34th Street for students each morning,…

Tribute To Late Astoria Activist Goes Up On 30th Ave

October 19, By Jackie Strawbridge

A portion of 30th Avenue was officially named for late Astoria activist Dennis Syntilas this weekend.

Syntilas, who passed away in January, was a civic volunteer and advocate for the Greek-American community.

Two of his major accomplishments included helping to found the Greek-American Homeowners Association and the park at Athens Square,…

Group to hold fundraiser in Astoria Saturday, aims to launch after-school program

October 16, Staff Report

The leader of a Sunnyside/Woodside group who is planning on establishing an after-school program will be in Astoria Saturday to raise funds.

Kenny Medrano, founder of Road to Greatness, aims to raise $50,000 in order to start a Sunnyside/Woodside-based program.…

AM&A Brings Creepy Thrills For New Haunted Mansion

October 16, By Jackie Strawbridge

Astorians can skip the scary movies this Halloween for a new, live horror show.

The first ever Haunted Mansion presented by Astoria Music and Arts will take place Oct. 30 and 31 at the Federation of Hellenic Societies,…

Growth Along N/Q To Continue With 7-Story Development

October 15, By Jackie Strawbridge

About a block from the sprawling seven-story development in progress at Broadway and 31st Street, a new seven-story residential development is planned along the N/Q.

Construction plans were filed last week with the Department of Buildings for the development at 30-13 31 St.,…

5K Cupcake Run to Take Place at Astoria Park Saturday

October 15, By Michael Florio

Running and cupcakes are an unlikely mix.

But this Saturday residents will have the opportunity to take part in a 5K race around Astoria Park while stopping along the way for cupcakes.

The event,…

Verve Shelter Residents Will Phase In Starting Next Week

October 9, By Jackie Strawbridge

Residents will begin moving into western Queens’ newest homeless shelter at the Verve Hotel in Dutch Kills around Oct. 16, although the Department of Homeless Services will start setting up at the site this weekend.…