June 8, Staff Report
The Astoria Flea and Food night market will return to the neighborhood next month for three evenings of food, crafts and local brews.
The annual flea market will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on three Saturday nights: July 9,…
June 7, By Michael Florio
After years of planning and a year of construction, the ribbon was cut on a renovated Astoria playground today.
Paul Raimonda Playground, located on 20th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets, recently reopened after a $1.7 million renovation that brought in new play equipment for toddlers and children and new fitness equipment for adults. …
June 6, Staff Report
Police are searching for a burglar who stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics and jewelry from an Astoria home.
The teenage suspect entered the 33rd Street residence through a front window on June 2 at 10:30 a.m,…
June 6, By Michael Florio
A new café focused on organic and gluten-free products is coming to 31st Street this fall.
QNS Cafe, a coffeehouse and pastry shop, will open at 22-35 31st St. in September or October, according to co-owner Dino Philippou.…
June 3, By Michael Florio
Ghosts will soon rise in Astoria.
Boroughs of the Dead, which hosts haunted tours around the city, will present its next “Haunted Histories and Legends of Astoria” tour on June 11.
The tour will make 10 stops throughout the neighborhood,…
June 3, Staff Report
Two women stole nearly 100 shirts worth more a thousand dollars from a local Gap Kids.
The women entered the Gap Kids, located at 31-02 Steinway St., and stole 96 shirts and tank tops on May 14 at 11:20 a.m.,…
June 2, By Michael Florio
Proponents of a controversial plan that would add a toll to the Queensboro Bridge will rally in Astoria this weekend.
The rally will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m., starting at the Astoria Blvd N/Q subway station,…
June 1, By Michael Florio
An Astoria strip club with a history of violence has shut down for good.
Club Purlieu, located at 36-04 34th St., has closed its doors, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
Deputy Inspector Peter Fortune,…
June 1, By Michael Florio
Despite the scorching temperatures, residents have to wait until the end of the month to use the Astoria Park pool, per the Parks Department’s schedule.
The pool is set to open on June 29,…
May 31, By Jackie Strawbridge
A three-story Egyptian-themed family restaurant is looking to open a spot in Manhattan after about half a year in Astoria, according to the owner.
Tut’s Hub Royal Cuisine opened last October at 30-91 Steinway St.…