February 17, By Michael Florio
The Commanding Officer of the 114 Precinct has called on the community board for help in combating crime at a women’s homeless shelter in Long Island City, following two violent incidents that broke out at the shelter last week.…
February 17, By Michael Florio
New bike lanes and traffic safety improvements around Astoria Park got a green light from Astoria’s community board Tuesday night.
Community Board 1 voted overwhelmingly in approval of three proposals from the Department of Transportation that include revamped roadways with new protected bike lanes on Shore Boulevard,…
February 16, Staff Report
A Long Island City-based dance and fitness company known for free classes on the waterfront will soon be available to book for special event performances.
Israel Martinez, founder of Martinez Dance Studios and Puerto Havana Fitness, said he is launching a new branch of services called LIC Entertainment.…
February 12, By Michael Florio
An Astoria comedy venue is hosting a show on Valentine’s Days that targets singles.
The show, “This is Why You’re Single,” will feature comedy skits about real-life dating disasters and living alone. It will be held at Q.E.D.…
February 11, By Michael Florio
Bareburger, the popular restaurant chain born in Astoria, has gone international.
The organic burger-based restaurant, which opened in 2009 on the corner of 31st Avenue and 34th Street, has developed into a franchise with a restaurant in Tokyo,…
February 11, By Michael Florio
An Astoria intersection will be renamed to celebrate the founder of a Greek television channel.
The intersection of Steinway Street and 31st Avenue will be called “Demetris Kastanas Way” to honor the founder of National Greek Television,…
February 10, By Michael Florio
A new Vietnamese restaurant will open its doors on Friday.
District Mot, located at 37-15 Broadway, will open serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a modern American twist, according to owner Michael Lien.
The restaurant will serve a pho dishes,…
February 10, By Michael Florio
Following the discovery that sewage from Astoria Park bathrooms had been flowing into the East River for decades, an Astoria legislator is calling on the Department of Environmental Protection to investigate all properties near waterways.…
February 9, By Michael Florio
Teddy Mountain, a store where kids could make their own teddy bears, has shut down.
The shop, located on the corner of 21st Avenue and 31st Street, closed down around New Year’s, according to Alex Kouzouloglou of Realty Extra Group.…
February 9, Staff Report
A correction officer is facing a number of charges including rape and promoting prison contraband in Rikers Island.
Nicole Bartley, 30, was arrested Saturday after an investigation showed that she had a package of marijuana at her home that she intended to give to an inmate with whom she had sexual relations,…