December 24, Staff Report
Two brothers were arrested after swiping packages from Astoria homes.
The men, identified as Amr Mohamed, 32, and Marawan Mohamed, 27, stole packages that had been left in front of residents’ doors, according to police.…
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Former CVS To Be Demolished On 31st Street, Three-Story Retail Building To Take Its Place
December 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
Demolition is planned for the former CVS building at 31st Street near Ditmars Boulevard, city records show.
The CVS Pharmacy at 22-08 31st St. closed earlier this year. As the Astoria Post
reported in January,…
Broadway Barber Shop Celebrates 90 Years In Astoria
December 22, By Michael Florio
In an ever-changing community, one barbershop is celebrating its 90th year on Broadway.
A barbershop has operated at 25-36 Broadway since the building was constructed in 1926, according to Mark Ribiev, who has worked at the shop – now known as Andrea’s Barber Shop – for 17 years.…
Seven Story Residence With Rooftop Rec Space Planned For 31st Ave
December 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
Developers are planning a new seven-story, 56-unit residence for 31st Avenue near 21st Street, according to property documents.
Construction plans have been filed with the Department of Buildings for a residence at 21-17 31st Avenue,…
Juvenile Offender Pleads Guilty To Murder, Faces 14 Years To Life
December 21, Staff Report
He was 15 years old when he strangled a woman to death in Astoria. Nearly seven years later, at the age of 22, Corona resident Jose Martinez now faces 14 years to life in prison for his crime.…
Peruvian Restaurant Moving To Astoria From Manhattan
December 21, By Michael Florio
A popular Manhattan Peruvian restaurant is moving to Astoria.
Warique Peruvian Restaurant, which has called the Upper West Side home for the past five years, will soon open its doors at 40-17 30th Ave.…
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.…
Rooftop bar comes under fire for loud music, CB 1 votes to deny liquor license
December 18, By Michael Florio
The owners of a rooftop bar in Astoria were given the thumbs down by Community Board 1 on Tuesday in their quest to renew their liquor license.
Sunset Lounge, a rooftop bar located on the sixth floor of 37-72 Steinway Street,…
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,…