April 27, By Michael Florio
A surge in the number of identity thefts–categorized as grand larcenies–has driven up the crime rate up in Astoria in the past month.
In the most recent 28-day period, ending on April 24, there have been 67 grand larcenies,…
April 27, By Michael Florio
Astorians are planning a series of events to celebrate the Hell Gate Bridge as it turns 100 years old.
The newly founded Hell Gate Centenary Celebration Group hosted its first planning meeting on Tuesday night.…
April 26, Staff Report
Astoria residents can get a behind-the-scenes look at film production next month.
More than 20 working movie trailers and trucks will be heading to Astoria next month for New York on Location, a day-long event that will allow the public the opportunity to go inside these vehicles and explore.…
April 26, Staff Report
An Astoria restaurant will close its doors after five years in the neighborhood.
Bear, a Russian restaurant located at 12-14 31st Ave., will close for good at the end of the month, the restaurant announced on Facebook on Friday.…
April 26, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City is hosting a local public meeting on the Brooklyn-Queens Connector, the proposed $2.5 billion streetcar that would run between the two boroughs from Astoria to Sunset Park.
The meeting will take place May 9 from 6 p.m.…
April 25, By Michael Florio
The owners behind Queens Comfort are planning a new burger and cocktail spot on Ditmars Boulevard.
The new restaurant, which will be called Flattopps, will be located at 33-06 Ditmars Blvd. The restaurant will serve “NYC inspired comfort food and cocktails,” according to their Instagram page.…
April 22, By Michael Florio
More outdoor cafes are slated to spring up on Astoria’s sidewalks, but not without resistance from some local residents.
Seven restaurants went before Community Board 1 seeking a recommendation for sidewalk café licenses Tuesday,…
April 22, Staff Report
Climate change education should be incorporated into the public school curriculum, the City Council has decided.
Just in time for Earth Day, the Council adopted a resolution calling on the State Department of Education to include climate change lessons in K-12 curricula.…
April 21, By Michael Florio
Community Board 1 is urging the City to bring more park safety resources into Astoria.
The Board will send a letter to the Parks Department requesting additional Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers in Astoria,…
April 21, Staff Report
Police are searching for a construction site thief.
The suspect climbed over the fence of a construction site located at 25-35 31st Ave. and removed copper pipe and electrical wire, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred on April 7 at 4 a.m.,…