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Many Commuters To See Transit Tax Break

October 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

Many New Yorkers will get some relief from the daily commute starting in January.

A new city law called the Commuter Tax Benefit goes into effect on Jan. 1 that will extend transit benefits to more than 450,000 New Yorkers,…

William Hallet To Wear Bob’s Burgers Costume For Halloween

October 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

William Hallet on 30th Avenue is dressed up as Bob’s Burgers, the burger joint from the popular Fox TV show of the same name, for a Halloween party this weekend.

As of Wednesday morning the restaurant,…

Van Bramer Backs plans to introduce Toll at Queensboro Bridge, But Make RFK Cheaper

October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge

A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.

The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…

HinoMaru Ramen To Open New Spot On 30th Ave

October 26, By Jackie Strawbridge

The popular Ditmars Boulevard ramen spot HinoMaru Ramen will soon get a new location on 30th Avenue.

The new restaurant, located at 42-06 30th Ave., will be called HinoMaru Ko. The word “ko’” in Japanese translates to “child.”

“As such the 30th Avenue location will be smaller,…

Woodside resident dead following motorcycle accident in Astoria

October 26, Staff Report

A young man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Steinway Street on Sunday, according to the NYPD.

Police found Woodside resident Nathaniel Gomez, 22, at 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street around 6 a.m.…

N line to get an additional train during rush hour starting June 2016

October 23, By Michael Florio

The MTA is adding trains to 12 subway lines next summer, including several that run in Western Queens.

The N train will be one of the lines receiving increased service starting in June. The number of trains running on weekdays from 9 a.m.…

Fire Closes Chicken Shack And Other Businesses On 37th Street

October 23, By Jackie Strawbridge

An early morning fire on Thursday forced a row of businesses at Broadway and 37th Street to close indefinitely.

The fire broke out at 2:30 a.m. at 31-88 37th St., according to the FDNY. …

Workout Studio To Open At Former Candy Bar

October 22, By Jackie Strawbridge

A new workout studio called Live Fit is set to open at the former Candy Bar next month.

Owner and Astoria resident Danielle McAlpine has started renovation work at the studio, located at 19-31 Ditmars Blvd.…