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Gossip Coffee Briefly Shut By Health Dept.

August 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

One of the newest arrivals to 30th Avenue was briefly closed by the Department of Health until Friday afternoon.

Gossip Coffee, which opened at 37-04 30th Ave. last month, was closed following its first DOH inspection on Thursday.…

Steinway Clock Still Out For Repair

August 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

Steinway Street may have a few more months to wait on the return of its historic sidewalk clock, after it left for repairs almost a year ago.

The clock has stood at 30-78 Steinway Street since 1922 and was designated a City landmark in the ‘80s.…

Two men sought after shots fired outside Astoria Houses

August 28, Staff Report

The police are looking for two men after gunshots were heard in front of Astoria Houses on Tuesday.

The police said that one of the men fired shots in front of 2-10 27th Avenue at about 2:15 pm.…

Holistic Pet Spa Opening On 30th Ave

August 27, By Jackie Strawbridge

A Sunnyside native is bringing a holistic pet spa to Astoria this fall, with services ranging from hair trims to water massages to mud baths.

Signs recently popped up for Angel’s Care Holistic Pet Spa and Boutique at 29-02 30th Ave.,…

C-Town Prepares For Closing

August 27, By Jackie Strawbridge

Broadway’s C-Town Supermarket is in gear to shut down for construction.

Signs have been posted around the store telling customers, “we are in the process of developing the property but we will be back with a brand new store.”

In May,…

Luxury Condos In Arts District Go On The Market

August 26, By Jackie Strawbridge

Units in a seven-story luxury condo in Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District have just gone on the market.

The development, which is still under construction, is located at 34-32 35th St and is being dubbed “The Marx.”

The building is the first luxury condo in Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District,…

Two men wanted by police following shots fired outside Astoria Houses

August 26, By Michael Florio

The police are looking for two men after gunshots were heard outside Astoria Houses Monday night.

The police responded to a 911 at about 10pm after there were reports of gunfire in the parking lot at 1-04 Astoria Blvd,…

Parking Around Astoria Park Restricted For Filming

August 25, By Jackie Strawbridge

A swath of parking spaces around Astoria Park will be closed this week while two TV shows are filmed.

CBS’ “Blue Bloods,” a police drama starring Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, will shoot on Thursday around the park and stretching along Hoyt Avenue.…