Sept. 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Subway masturbators will face harsher sentences starting in November, now that a new law has been signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Currently, first-time offenders who subject another person to sexual contact on public transit can receive a maximum sentence of ninety days in prison or one year of probation.…
Sept. 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Michelin Guide released its 2016 “Bib Gourmand” picks last week, including three local restaurants.
For the Bib Gourmand, restaurants are evaluated for excellence on a budget (defined as two courses and wine or dessert for $40 a head).…
Sept. 28, Staff Report
A 26-year-old man was shot dead outside a Steinway Street Hookah bar in the early hours Monday, according to police.
The shooting took place in front of 25-86 Steinway Street at about 4:00 am this morning.…
Sept. 28, By Jackie Strawbridg
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A City proposal that would lead to taller buildings and reduced parking in Astoria will be presented to local leaders by the Department of City Planning next week.
DCP is proposing two amendments to the City’s Zoning Resolution,…
Sept. 27, Staff Report
A man stole a woman’s pocketbook at an Astoria pub earlier this month after she left it on the bar to use the restroom, according to the police.
The 25-year-old victim was at Oliver’s, located at 37-19 Broadway,…
Sept. 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
Bourbon and Vine on 30th Avenue will officially close today, to be swiftly replaced by an east-west fusion Indian restaurant.
Owner Rocco Del Greco said he sold Bourbon and Vine, located at 36-05 30th Ave.,…
Sept. 25, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself on the Q train earlier this week.
A 27-year-old female observed the suspect expose himself and engage in a lewd act at approximately 1:00 pm Monday on the Queens bound Q train in the vicinity of 31st Street and 30th Ave.…
Sept. 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
The owners of Studio Nova, a hair salon located on 36th Avenue, have opened a new tapas-style restaurant next door called 5.
The restaurant had a soft-opening last week, and will be holding its grand opening on Saturday.…
Sept. 24, Staff Report
Two teenage boys were robbed in two separate incidents in Astoria last month by a suspect who is believed to be of a similar age, police said.
The first incident took place on August 25 at around 6 pm when the suspect targeted a 14-year-old boy near 8th Street and Astoria Blvd and threatened him with violence if he didn’t hand over his iPod,…
Sept. 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
Police have arrested a local man who was caught on video swiping packages from a neighbor’s stoop.
Last week, Cecilia Leon, who lives on 24th Street in the Ditmars area, posted a video on Facebook of a man casually grabbing packages from her front steps while talking on the phone.…