October 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
The King of Falafel & Shawarma food truck will park at a new, temporary location on 31st Street, starting today.
The popular food truck had to move from its spot on Broadway and 30th Street,…
October 13, By Jackie Strawbridge
Four men escaped a house fire on 28th Street yesterday afternoon with the help of police.
The fire broke out at 23-44 28th Street on Monday afternoon, according to the NYPD.
Upon arrival at the scene,…
October 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
Residents will begin moving into western Queens’ newest homeless shelter at the Verve Hotel in Dutch Kills around Oct. 16, although the Department of Homeless Services will start setting up at the site this weekend.…
October 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
A three-story Egyptian-themed restaurant is set to open this month at the former Wendy’s on Steinway Street.
Tut’s Hub, located at 30-91 Steinway St., will focus on traditional Egyptian dishes as well as casual American fare,…
October 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
In August and September, Q.E.D. Astoria screened the Republican presidential debates with a twist, bringing in comedians to joke through what it called the “three ring circus.”
Next week, the Democratic candidates will get their turn.…
October 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
Astorians will have a chance to speak with local officials and the Department of Transportation about traffic safety around Astoria Park at a workshop-style planning session this month.
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, Councilman Costa Constantinides and the DOT will host the planning session on Oct.…
October 8, By Michael Florio
The Queens Library will be extending its hours so that every branch will be open at least one weekend day beginning on November 15th.
Currently, just 20 of the 63 Queens Library branches open on weekends.…
October 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
Two new restaurants will soon open on either side of Ditmars Boulevard at 35th Street, in the former Okeanos Restaurant and Francis Café.
At the old Okeanos (35-02 Ditmars Blvd.) a Mexican bar and grill called Two Lizards will open in about five weeks,…
Oct 7, By Jackie Strawbridge
Street safety advocates will meet on 21st Street this weekend to perform a “street action” calling for continued safety upgrades to the busy corridor.
Organized by the Transportation Alternatives Queens Activist Committee and the Coalition for Traffic Calming on 21st Street,…
The Pomeroy in Astoria Queens is now open. The head chef is my best friend since I was 4! #hometowngirl pic.twitter.com/srpOTVMQWK— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 7, 2015
October 7, By Jackie Strawbridge
Lady Gaga visited Astoria last night for the opening of the Pomeroy on Ditmars Boulevard,…