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Mexican Food, Mussels Spot Planned Face-To-Face At Old Okeanos, Francis Cafe

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,…

21st Street Safety Work Not Done, Activists Say

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,…

Lady Gaga Visits Astoria For Pomeroy Opening

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,…

Colorful Zig-Zags To Decorate Vernon Blvd Barriers

October 6, By Jackie Strawbridge

Fifty volunteers will paint a zig-zagged blue, pink and green mural over Vernon Boulevard’s concrete bike lane protectors this week.

The mural will stretch between 31st Avenue and 40th Avenue, covering 1,080 feet of the concrete barrier along Vernon Boulevard’s protected bike lane.…

DHS To Open 200-Room Women’s Shelter In Dutch Kills

October 5, By Jackie Strawbridge

A new homeless shelter will open in western Queens, this time in the Dutch Kills area.

The 200-resident shelter, which will be for women, will open at the Verve Hotel, located at 40th Avenue and 29th Street,…

Woman robbed at gunpoint at Astoria gas station, police say

Oct. 4, Staff Report

The police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint at the BP gas station at 40-08 30th Avenue last month.

The incident took place at 4:30 am on Thursday, Sept. 24,…

Astoria Park Area Gets Dedicated Cleanup Initiative

October 4, By Jackie Strawbridge

A patchwork of street cleaners and maintenance crews are working in and around Astoria Park as part of an effort to tidy up the wider neighborhood.

The workers are sweeping the sidewalks, emptying the trash and landscaping the park.…

The Pomeroy On Ditmars To Open Next Week

October 2, By Jackie Strawbridge

After moving into the former site of the Buon Appetit Deli, a new restaurant with a gastropub vibe is slated to open next week.

The restaurant is called the Pomeroy and is located at 36-12 Ditmars Blvd.…

After Three Years, City Promises Newtown Ave Curb Extensions

October 2, By Jackie Strawbridge

A plan to put curb extensions at Newtown Avenue will finally kick off this fall, according to the Department of Design and Construction.

Curb extensions are intended to increase pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances between streets.…

Greek Film Festival Opens Tomorrow At MoMI

October 1, By Jackie Strawbridge

A marathon of contemporary Greek movies kicks off at the Museum of the Moving Image this weekend for the ninth annual New York City Greek Film Festival.

The festival’s mission is to solidify a place for Greek films in New York City culture.…