Jan. 28, By Michael Florio
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas is trying to put the heat on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fix a dangerous Astoria intersection.
Simotas sent a letter to the agency last week regarding its failure to follow through with its traffic safety plans at the intersection of 32nd Street,…
Jan. 27, Staff Report
The storm may not have lived up to the hype but Astoria was still left with plenty of snow.
Here is some of the aftermath.…
Jan. 26, By Michael Florio
The friends and family of a writer who was killed while riding his bicycle in Long Island City earlier this month have started a fundraiser in his honor.
Hoyt Jacobs, a 36-year-old writer, poet and teacher,…
Jan. 26, By Michael Florio
The number of organic and health-food stores continues to grow in Astoria
Healthy Me, an organic juice shop, opened last week at 30-08 37th Street offering everything from smoothies to special potions that act as pick-me-ups.…
Jan. 26, By Michael Florio
An X-rated section has been added to a local candy shop.
The Candy Bar, located at 19-31 Ditmars Blvd, started selling adult edibles about three weeks ago from the back corner of the establishment.…
Jan. 25, By Michael Florio
The first of seven buildings that will be constructed as part of the Hallets Point mega project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2017.
The company is set to break ground in October on what will eventually be a 2,200 unit complex,…
Jan. 24, By Christian Murray
A man fired his gun outside an Astoria gentleman’s club Wednesday after he was kicked out and denied reentry.
Aaron Dockery, 29, who sought revenge on the bouncers outside Club Lit at 35-35 Steinway Street,…
Jan. 23, By Michael Florio
A new Cuban restaurant opened its doors on 31st Avenue last month.
Sabor de Cuba, located at 37-03 31st Ave, opened on Dec. 29 and offers diners tapas, empanadas, plantains, Cuban sandwiches and a variety of other popular dishes.…
Jan. 21, By Michael Florio
Community Board 1 held its annual elections last night and the same long-serving leaders were re-elected yet again.
The election was held during last night’s monthly board meeting– and Vinicio Donato, the chairman, and five other executive board members all ran unopposed.…
Jan. 20, By Michael Florio
A Korean restaurant has opened on Broadway by an owner who claims that there is a lack of Korean offerings in the neighborhood.
Mokja Korean Eatery, located at 35-19 Broadway, opening its doors Saturday—with the owner believing the restaurant will fill a void given the lack of Korean cuisine in the neighborhood.…