Nov. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD has identified a suspect in the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a cyclist during a police chase through the streets of Astoria last month. Bekim Fiseku, 58, was allegedly behind the wheel of a black Dodge Ram 1500pick-up truck that was speeding towards the intersection of 34-th… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 21, 2024 By Jessica Militello Before the turkey and pumpkin pie take center stage, Western Queens is serving up its own Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. This unofficial holiday on Thanksgiving Eve is all about gathering with friends at local bars and lounges for drinks, laughs, and unforgettable memories before… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A group of civic-minded middle school students spearheaded a volunteer effort at the Astoria Park Alliance’s Annual Fall Leaf Fest on Saturday, Nov. 16. The students from IS 141, located on 21st Avenue in Astoria, were inspired by their love for Astoria Park and organized their peers, families, and… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Two firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire in a two-story detached residential building at 18-32 Steinway St. on Monday night, according to the FDNY. A 911 call about a fire on the roof at the location was received just before 7 p.m. Arriving units saw heavy smoke… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) broke ground on a new 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South Monday following an almost decade-long battle for a new school in the neighborhood. PS 341 Q, located at 1-50 54th Ave. near the Long… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday,… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of local parents and PTA presidents joined Council Member Julie Won at the site of a planned K-8 school in Court Square Sunday to protest against the decision to delay the opening of the new school by one year until September 2028. The… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry An Astoria woman suffered a broken leg after jumping from her third-story apartment to escape her son, who came at her with a knife during an argument on the night of Friday, Nov. 16. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to multiple 911 calls at around 9:15… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for three teenagers who robbed a man at knifepoint in September and remain at large. On the night of Sunday, Sept. 1, the 30-year-old victim was inside an apartment building along the Astoria Houses waterfront in the vicinity of 1st… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2024 By Kathryn Greene Nestled on 28th Avenue just off Steinway Street, Moroccan Bites by Siham may appear unassuming at first glance, but stepping inside reveals a delightful experience. The restaurant’s vibrant decor immediately captivates guests, with a striking mural of traditional Moroccan geometric patterns, known as tastir, set against a plush blue… Read more »