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Robbery takes place inside Astoria deli, police release video

December 19, Staff Report

The NYPD has released video of two individuals wanted in connection with a robbery that took place inside an Astoria deli last month.

The police said that two people allegedly approached a 25-year-old man inside a deli at 38-02 Broadway when one of the suspects accused the victim of talking to his girlfriend.…

King Of Falafel Moving To New Spot After Complaints From Neighbors

December 17, Staff Report

The King of Falafel food truck announced on its Facebook page this week that it would relocate after Christmas, following neighbor complaints that it is blocking a driveway on 31st Street.

The truck moved to a temporary spot in October at 31st Street and Broadway,…

Officials Seek Input Into Design of $1 million Dog Run, Meeting Scheduled Jan. 6

December 17, By Jackie Strawbridge

In preparation for a new, $1 million dog run planned under the Triborough/RFK Bridge, City officials will collect design input and ideas from residents at a community meeting next month.

The dog run visioning session will take place at Bohemian Hall,…

Proposed Outdoor Newsstand Gets Thumbs Down From CB 1

December 16, By Michael Florio

An application for an outdoor newspaper stand on 31st Street hit a roadblock last night when Community Board 1 decided there was little need for it.

Ashraf Khakan brought his application to place a newspaper stand in front of Key Food Supermarket on 31st Street,…

CB 1 Nixes Sweet Afton’s Sidewalk Seating Application, Fearing Crowds And Noise

December 16, By Michael Florio

Following a jumbled conversation about crowds and noise issues at Sweet Afton, Community Board 1 disapproved the bar’s application for outdoor seating.

Sweet Afton, located at 30-09 34th St., brought its application to operate an unenclosed sidewalk café with six tables and 12 chairs before CB 1 last night.…

Thieves steal thousands from two Astoria residents bank accounts, police say

Dec. 16, Staff Report

Thieves stole thousands of dollars from the bank accounts of two Astoria residents, in two separate incidents, according to the NYPD.

The first incident took place on October 14th when a man allegedly used two forged checks at two TD Bank branches in the Bronx,…

Astoria Fishery is closing, although owners set up new store nearby

December 15, Staff Report

A long-time Astoria fish shop is closing.

Astoria Fishery, which has been located at 22-78 31st Street for more than 40 years, is closing after the landlord sent notice to the business owners this summer informing them that they had to leave.…

Police Looking For Broadway Computer Thieves

December 15, Staff Report

Police are searching for two suspects who swiped two computers from a Broadway apartment.

The suspects entered a third floor Broadway apartment on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. and took a Macbook Air and a Surface Pro 3 computer,…

Hear Mets Stories From Insiders At Raven’s Head Pub

December 11, By Michael Florio

Mets fans in Astoria can survive the offseason by gathering to discuss their favorite team next month.

HomeStand New York, a company that organizes sport fan gatherings, will host Pitch Talks: Mets at Raven’s Head Public House (38-04 Broadway) on Jan.…