April 23, Staff Report
A gun-wielding robber entered the T-Mobile store on 36th Avenue Friday before taking off with cell phones and cash, according to police.
The suspect went into the 31-06 36th Avenue store at about 4 pm and demanded an employee fill a duffel bag with multiple boxed cell phones.…
April 22, By Michael Florio
The commanding officer of the 114th Precinct in Astoria has moved on after being in charge for just 18 months.
Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney has been promoted to the Firearm Suppression Unit and is no longer with the precinct,…
April 22, By Michael Florio
After nearly 40 years at the helm, Community Board 1 chairman Vinicio Donato is stepping down.
Donato, who has held the top job since 1979, told the board at its monthly meeting at the Astoria World Manner last night that it was time to move on.…
April 21, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a suspect who they say impersonated a Sprint worker to gain access to a rooftop and steal copper wire.
The suspect deceived residents to gain entry to an apartment building located at 31-06 42nd Street.…
April 21, By Christian Murray
Ridership of the No. 7 train at the Vernon-Jackson and Court Square stations continues to surge and the MTA plans to alleviate the problem through the addition of two trains per hour.
The MTA is currently working on a new communications system (known as CBTC) that will ultimately add two trains per hour—from 27 to 29 trains during rush hour,…
April 20, By Michael Florio
A Vietnam vet came to the aid of a 66-year-old Astoria woman whose purse was snatched at a Broadway pizzeria last Wednesday, according to police.
The victim was dining at Dino’s Pizza & Pasta,…
April 16, By Christian Murray
A 21-year-old East Elmhurst woman has been charged after she allegedly drove drunk and struck a pedestrian and several parked vehicles while in Astoria Tuesday.
Gisel Carchi, who lives on 81st Street, is currently awaiting arraignment in Queens Criminal Court on multiple charges—including first-and second-degree vehicular assault,…
April 15, By Michael Florio
Traffic safety improvements to a dangerous Astoria intersection have finally been completed.
The improvements aim to reduce accidents at the hazardous intersection of 32nd Street, Grand Central Parkway (exit 45 ramp) and Astoria Blvd North.…
April 13, By Michael Florio
After nearly 40 years in business, a long-time Astoria café and bakery is being forced to move.
The lease is up on Lefkos Pyrgos, a Greek café and bakery, which has occupied the corner of 31st Street and 23rd Ave (22-85 31st street) for nearly 40 years.…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Climbing enthusiasts will soon have yet another rock to climb.
The popular rock climbing gym, Brooklyn Boulders, is set to open a massive facility in Queensbridge this summer. The facility will be the second major rock climbing venue to be located in Long Island City.…