April 1, By Michael Florio
The Steinway Street library, located at 21-45 31st Street, will be closed from April 2nd through April 7th, while self-service book returns are installed.
The book returns, which have been installed in about one-third of the Queens Libraries,…
March 31, By Christian Murray
State Sen. Mike Gianaris has introduced a bill that would ban state-funded or state-sponsored travel to Indiana.
Gianaris’ bill comes in the wake of Indiana’s recently introduced Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The new law provides people with the ability to ignore existing state laws in cases where they are a “substantial burden” on their ability to follow their religious beliefs.…
March 31, By Christian Murray
The police arrested a Queensbridge man last month who is allegedly responsible for nine break-ins at several well-known restaurants and stores throughout Long Island City and Astoria.
Shameek Dunbar, 40, the alleged perpetrator, faces burglary charges after breaking into popular restaurants and eateries such as Petey’s Burger,…
March 30, By Michael Florio
New York State is about to have its very own Greek History month.
State Sen. Mike Gianaris passed a resolution that proclaims March as Greek History Month. The same resolution was also passed by the state Assembly,…
March 30, By Michael Florio
An Astoria resident will be appearing on the hit TV game show ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ this Thursday.
Edrees Arzomand, 24, who lives near Astoria Blvd/Steinway Street, will be appearing on the show on CBS at 10 am.…
March 30, By Michael Florio
Tea and Milk, which made a name for itself at the LIC Flea selling tea and bubble tea, opened a small eatery at 32-02 34th Avenue last Monday.
The shop offers items such as Peach White tea,…
March 26, By Michael Florio
A 33-year-old woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison today for her role in the brutal death of a man in Astoria Park on July 7, 2010.
Kelly Harnett, from Shore Blvd in Astoria,…
March 26, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a man that they say raped a 60-year-old woman this afternoon.
The suspect followed the victim into her home, located near 30th Ave and 35th Street, just before 1 pm.…
March 26, By Michael Florio
The unveiling of a fourth and final statue at Athens Square Park is set to take place this Saturday—as part of the celebrations of Greek Independence Day.
Athens Square Inc., an Astoria nonprofit group,…
March 25, By Michael Florio
Residents were outraged Monday when they discovered a parks department worker cutting down a century old tree on 34th Street.
The Parks Department said the tree showed signs of decay in the trunk and posed a threat of collapsing.…