Sept. 11, By Jackie Strawbridge
A new pre-K center at the former Most Precious Blood school is vastly underutilized, with only 16 students enrolled, according to the District Superintendent.
This center was originally intended to seat 270 students across 15 classes.…
Sept. 11, By Jackie Strawbridge
A man was found dead under the Hell Gate Bridge at Astoria Park Friday morning, according to police.
At around 6:30 a.m., a passerby saw the body and called police, a detective on the scene said.…
Sept. 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
A free waterfront festival will celebrate Hallets Cove and its future on Saturday.
The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hallets Cove Playground, near Vernon Boulevard and 30th Road,…
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Sept. 9, Staff Report
The popular Greek seafood restaurant Taverna Kyclades continues to be a big draw for Hollywood A-listers.…
Sept. 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has identified two possible solutions for local residents hoping to support friends or family in Greece during its financial crisis.
Last month, the Congresswoman called on the U.S. Treasury to help bypass a significant obstacle between Greek citizens and access to remittances,…
Sept. 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
Western Queens residents can learn how to vote for funding on local projects starting next week.
Neighborhood assemblies begin on Sept. 16 for Participatory Budgeting in Councilman Costa Constantinides’ district, which covers Astoria and parts of East Elmhurst,…
Sept. 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Greek bakery Lefkos Pyrgos has announced its move to the old Marathon Bank spot on Ditmars Boulevard.
“Coming soon” signs appeared at the new site – 33-02 Ditmars Blvd. – following weeks of conspicuous renovation work.…
Sept. 4, By Jackie Strawbridge
The East Elmhurst branch of the Queens Library will absorb a neighboring vacant lot, to expand by more than 50 percent.
Queens Library spokesperson Joanne King said that the 7,500 square-foot library, which is located at 95-06 Astoria Blvd.,…
Sept. 3, By Jackie Strawbridge
A Food Network personality and New York City restaurateur has plans to open a sprawling grill and speakeasy concept on Ditmars Boulevard.
Willie “Jack” Degel is the founder of the Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse chain,…
Sept. 3, By Jackie Strawbridge
Speed bumps and signage will pop up on several Astoria blocks over the next couple of weeks as the Department of Transportation installs a new slow zone.
This slow zone stretches from 30th Avenue to Astoria Boulevard,…