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After two failed inspections, Astoria World Manor reopens

Feb. 20, By Christian Murray

The Astoria World Manor, located at 25-22 Astoria Blvd, reopened on Feb. 18 after being closed by the Health Department last week.

Ike Ahn, the general manager, said that the banquet hall hosted three parties today and will be putting on 11 events over the weekend.…

Massive ‘Mad Men’ exhibit to be on display at Museum of Moving Image

Feb. 19, By Michael Florio

To mark the final season of Mad Men, the Museum of Moving image is bringing a piece of 1950s Madison Ave. to Queens.

The Museum of Moving Image (36-01 35th Ave) will be launching a Mad Men exhibit on March 14 that will include large-scale sets,…

Police arrest suspect who brutally robbed 78-year-old

By Michael Florio

The man who allegedly beat and robbed a 78-year-old in front of an Astoria convenience store Tuesday morning has been arrested.

Charles Piccolo, 37, was caught by police just after 6 pm at the corner of 35th Street and Astoria Blvd.…

Brutal attack of elderly man, police release tape of suspect

Feb. 18, Staff Report

A 78-year man was thrown to the ground and robbed Tuesday while he was at the front window of a convenience store purchasing cigarettes, the police said.

The suspect approached the man outside the 22-44 31st Street convenience store,…

Pols. to hold vigil in honor of 3 Muslims killed in North Carolina

Feb. 17, By Michael Florio

Local politicians will be holding a vigil tonight at MAS Queens Community Center, located at 25-15 Steinway Street, in memory of the three Muslim students who were shot and killed last week in North Carolina.…

Gianaris calls for ethics reform in Albany, introduces two bills

Feb. 17, By Michael Florio

State Senator Michael Gianaris is part of a movement to clean up Albany.

Gianaris has joined several senate Democratics to introduce a package of legislative reforms.

The legislative reforms would effectively ban outside income for legislators,…

Astoria World Manor temporarily closed by Health Dept.

Feb. 16, Staff Report

The Astoria World Manor, the well known banquet hall located at 2522 Astoria Boulevard, has been temporarily closed by the Health Department.

The banquet hall has been a major venue for weddings and community events in Queens for more than 60 years.…

The $740K upgrade to children’s room at Broadway Library complete, pols cut ribbon

Feb. 12, By Christian Murray

The children’s room at the Broadway Library has reopened and a number of elected officials and school children cut the ribbon Wednesday.

The children’s room has been transformed from a 1950s-looking high school space into a colorful area filled with new furniture,…