March 15, By Michael Florio
The building where Uncle George’s Greek Tavern was located is about to be demolished to make way for a four story structure.
The existing building, located at 33-19 Broadway, is three stories—comprised of a two-family house with ground floor retail,…
March 12, By Michael Florio
It’s been years in the making but the amphitheater will finally be coming to Astoria Park.
The long-awaited amphitheater is expected to transform the defunct diving pool into an outdoor performance space. The Parks Department said the final design will be completed by the end of the month,…
March 12, By Christian Murray
A 48-year-old Astoria man faces charges for allegedly breaking into several cars and stealing airbags as well as hybrid vehicle battery packs.
Peter Ali, who lives at 14-39 29th Avenue, allegedly broke into a Taxi and stole a hybrid vehicle battery pack valued at approximately $4000.…
March 11, By Michael Florio
The future of the C-Town located at 29-10 Broadway is uncertain.
A developer has filed an application with the Department of Buildings calling for the construction of four additional stories on top of the ground floor retail space that is currently occupied by C-Town.…
March 10, By Christian Murray
Wespaw Pets, a popular Sunnyside-based pet store, is opening an animal pharmacy in Astoria.
The pharmacy, which will be located at 37-15 23rd Avenue, will cater to all pets—from dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles and even fish.…
March 9, By Michael Florio
A fight erupted inside an Astoria nightclub early Friday morning, leaving three men in the hospital.
Three men were stabbed after a fight broke out at Club Purlieu, a gentleman’s club located at 36-04 34th Street,…
March 6, By Michael Florio
Astoria residents are about to get their say as to how $1 million of public funds should be spent.
Residents will be able to select up to five projects out of 18 proposals put forward– when they are put up for a vote in April.…
March 6, By Michael Florio
A 30th Avenue sandwich shop will be venturing over to the other side of Astoria.
Create, located at 36-03 30th Ave, will be opening a second shop at 29-21 Ditmars Blvd, according to Mario Gonzalez,…
March 6, By Michael Florio
Falling temperatures often lead to a falling crime rate.
This year has been no exception with the crime rate down 15 percent for the year through Feb. 22, compared to the same period a year ago.…
March 5, By Michael Florio
Action is being taken to make a dangerous Astoria street safer.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a safety improvement package geared toward improving conditions for both pedestrians and drivers on the two-mile stretch of 21st Street,…