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Dollar Tree Takes Over From Deals

February 3, By Christian Murray

Dollar Tree, a low-cost retailer that prices all its items for $1, has replaced Deals.

The change, however, which went into effect at its Astoria, Woodside and Sunnyside locations last week, does not represent a change of ownership.…

Brother Crepe Opens On 30th Ave With Cone-Shaped Eats

February 2, By Michael Florio

A new crepe shop recently opened its doors in Astoria.

Brother Crepe, located at 42-02 30th Ave., opened last week, according to a store employee.

“We have only been open a couple of days,” she said on Tuesday.…

New Concept From Queens Comfort Owners Slated Near Ditmars Blvd/31st St

February 2, By Michael Florio

Fans of Queens Comfort have a new reason to be excited.

The owners of the American comfort food restaurant on 30th Avenue will open a new location in the neighborhood, in the vicinity of Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Street.…

Local Pols Support K-12 Climate Change Education

February 1, By Michael Florio

Council Member Costa Constantinides is urging New York State to begin teaching students about climate change.

Constantinides introduced a resolution (Res. 375) in 2014, which asks the State to implement climate change in the Kindergarten through 12th grade curricula.…

Bravo Supermarket Changing Name To C-Town

January 27, By Michael Florio

Bravo International Supermarket, located at 34-12 34th Ave., has begun transitioning into a C-Town, according to a store manager.

The supermarket has a tentative date of April 1 to make the change official, but the first signs of change have already occurred.…

Charybdis Upgrades Included In Councilman’s Astoria Park Reinvestment Plan

January 27, By Jackie Strawbridge

Long-awaited upgrades to Astoria Park’s Charybdis Playground took a step toward fruition on Monday, when Council Member Costa Constantinides announced that he plans to fund a renovation project.

Charybdis Playground sits on the Astoria Park waterfront.…

Councilman Proposes Soccer Field For Center Of Astoria Park Track

January 26, By Jackie Strawbridge

Council Member Costa Constantinides has called on the Parks Department to transform the center of the Astoria Park running track into a regulation-size soccer field.

Constantinides announced the proposal at his State of the District speech Monday night,…

King of Falafel to open its much-anticipated restaurant Saturday

January 25, By Michael Florio

The owners of a popular Astoria food truck will be opening their highly-anticipated brick-and-mortar eatery this weekend.

King of Falafel & Shawarma, the popular food truck, will be opening a restaurant located at 30-15 Broadway this Saturday.…