May 24, Staff Report
Two people attempted to rob a bodega on 34th Avenue last Monday but their efforts were thwarted by an employee, according to police.
The suspects, one a man the other a woman, entered US Brazil bodega at 41-02 34th Avenue at about 5:00 am May 18 and asked to buy a lighter.…
May 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
A 30th Avenue Greek restaurant that had plans to open a large sidewalk seating area has agreed to reduce its size after facing opposition from neighboring residents.
Piatsa Souvlaki, located at 36-02 30th Ave.,…
May 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
After significant, repeated pushback on their plans to open an adult entertainment venue, the owners of a proposed establishment called Racks finally earned Community Board 1’s support for a liquor license yesterday, after promising not to go topless.…
May 20, By Jackie Strawbridge
Patrons will be able to try out Bareburger’s new Southern-style restaurant al fresco when it opens this summer.
Community Board 1 approved the establishment, located at the former Athens Café spot at 32-07 30th Avenue,…
May 19, By Jackie Strawbridge
A broken Select Bus Service ticket kiosk that has put some Astoria commuters at risk of being fined was finally fixed Monday after being out of service for months.
SBS riders, who are able to get to Manhattan quickly,…
May 19, By Michael Florio
The N and Q trains are currently not running between Astoria and Manhattan due to a track fire at the Lexington Avenue-59th Street Station, according to an MTA spokesman.
The FDNY were called to the station just before 8 am this morning,…
May 18, By Michael Florio
A number of A-list stars are coming to Astoria.
Two new NBC shows are being filmed in Kaufman Astoria Studios that include stars such as Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta.
Jennifer Lopez,…
May 15, By Michael Florio
A popular LIC restaurant will soon be making its way into Astoria.
Blend LIC, located at 47-04 Vernon Blvd, will be opening another restaurant that is currently occupied by Marketa, at 37-17 30th Ave,…
May 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
A Brooklyn man who fatally shot Astoria resident Jagdish Missir in 2008 was sentenced to 17 years in prison today.
David Chisolm, 34, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter last month.
The shooting occurred in Astoria on the afternoon of May 25,…
May 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
Councilman Costa Constantinides is seeking a partner to help buy the Steinway Mansion and turn it into a cultural destination, a plan that he said the mansion’s current owners support.
The historic Steinway Mansion,…