August 26, By Michael Florio
The police are looking for two men after gunshots were heard outside Astoria Houses Monday night.
The police responded to a 911 at about 10pm after there were reports of gunfire in the parking lot at 1-04 Astoria Blvd,…
August 25, By Jackie Strawbridge
A swath of parking spaces around Astoria Park will be closed this week while two TV shows are filmed.
CBS’ “Blue Bloods,” a police drama starring Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, will shoot on Thursday around the park and stretching along Hoyt Avenue.…
August 25, By Jackie Strawbridge
A 60-year man was shot in the arm while he was driving his vehicle in Woodside this afternoon, according to police.
The victim was shot by a man who was walking on the sidewalk near 62-35 30th Avenue at about 1:15 pm,…
August 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
Homeless families began moving into a new shelter at the former Clarion Hotel today.
The City’s newest shelter, which is located across from LaGuardia Airport at 94th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, serves families with children and has 169 units,…
August 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Chase Bank branch at 32-12 Broadway will close in November, according to management.
In a letter addressed to customers, Chase District Manager Dylan Haynes said that the branch will shut November 12, to be consolidated with the 38-18 Broadway location.…
August 23, Staff Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to open a homeless shelter at the Clarion Hotel in East Elmhurst Monday, reports the Daily News
.
The announcement comes just two months after the Department of Homeless Services told the JacksonHeightsPost
that it was not eyeing up the 94-00 Ditmars Blvd site despite strong rumors that it was.…
August 22, By Michael Florio
An Astoria gym expanded last month to accommodate its growing list of members.
Sage Fitness, which specializes in fitness classes and personal training, moved to 23-17 31st Street in July, to accept more members and provide more space for classes,…
August 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
From bluegrass to Afro-Cuban beats to karaoke to a pie eating contest, the annual Astoria Music Now! festival will bring a diverse array of performances, entertainment and activities to Astoria Park next week.
Astoria Music Now!…
August 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
Mysterious signs advertising fake businesses have been sprinkled up Ditmars Boulevard over the past several days.
The small, colorful signs have been seen stuck to vacant storefronts roughly between 31st and 37th Streets. They promote nonexistent events and businesses,…
August 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Steinway Street Fair will bring vendors outdoors on Sunday for a day of tabling, crafts, games and eats.
The fair will run from noon to 6 p.m., between 28th and 34th Avenues on Steinway Street.…