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New Mediterranean Foods Location Open For Business

November 13, By Michael Florio

A popular Greek supermarket has opened a new location.

Mediterranean Foods, a Greek supermarket specializing in imported cheeses, opened last week at 22-78 35th Street, on the corner of 35th Street and 23rd Avenue.…

Queensbridge Rock Climbing Facility Delayed By Permits

November 13, By Jackie Strawbridge

A new rock climbing gym and fitness center slated for 41st Avenue was expected to open in summer but its owners have been delayed waiting for City permits.

BKB Queensbridge, a new climbing facility from Brooklyn Boulders,…

New Glasses And Eye Care Shop Coming To Steinway

November 12, By Michael Florio

A new shop for glasses and eye care will open in Astoria in the coming months.

Visionworks is set to open at 30-76 Steinway St. by the end of 2015, according to a company spokeswoman.…

CB1 Approves Zoning Amendments, Subject To Several Conditions

November 11, By Christian Murray

The City’s push to amend the zoning code as a means to promote the construction of affordable housing was approved by Community Board 1 last night subject to a number of conditions.

The Board took issue with several elements in the proposed amendments,…

DOT: Shore Boulevard Will Not Close To Traffic

November 11, By Michael Florio

Shore Boulevard will not close to traffic, according to the Department of Transportation.

Following discussions on the controversial proposal, the DOT has decided it will not close Shore Boulevard, Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said at an Astoria Civic Association meeting on Tuesday.…

New Astoria-Themed Mural Unveiled

November 10, By Michael Florio

Local leaders unveiled a new Astoria-themed mural today, which they hope will beautify the neighborhood and stave off illegal graffiti.

The mural, titled “Astoria Motif,” is located under the overpass on 48th Street between 25th Avenue and 28th Avenue.…

Time Warner Cable Store To Host Grand Opening Thursday

November 10, By Jackie Strawbridge

The new Time Warner Cable store located at the former Lefkos Pyrgos bakery will host a grand opening on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.

The Time Warner Cable retail store sits at 31-01 23rd Ave.…

Police search for missing Astoria man

November 10, Staff Report

Police are searching for an elderly Astoria man who was last seen over two weeks ago.

Frank Ramlall, 74, of 38-17 28th Street, has been missing since October 24th, according to the NYPD. He was last seen that day at his residence at 9 pm.…

Teenagers scale fence to steal bicycles in Astoria, police say

November 10, Staff Report

Two teenagers used a ladder to gain access to an Astoria resident’s backyard before stealing two bicycles, according to police.

The suspects scaled a fence with a 20-foot ladder and entered an enclosed backyard within the vicinity of 11th Street near 35th Ave on October 19th,…

Bill Would Combat Black Market In Street Vendor Permits

November 9, By Michael Florio

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland hopes to combat a citywide cap on street vendor permits that has led to a black market.

Currently there is a cap on the number of street vendor permits issued in New York City,…