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Shillelagh Tavern On The Market

September 30, By Jackie Strawbridge

A local sports bar and music venue combo is for sale in Astoria.

The Shillelagh Tavern, located 47-22 30th Ave., is on the market for $185,000 with 11 years on the lease, according to Metropolis Realty broker Ted Kouris.…

90 New Apartments Slated For Edge Of Kaufman Arts District

Sept. 29, By Jackie Strawbridge

Developers are planning a seven-story residence with about 90 apartments, on an industrial corner of the Kaufman Arts District.

The residence is slated for 37-19 32nd St., currently occupied by a squat brick and concrete building.…

Max Sentence Raised For Subway Masturbators

Sept. 29, By Jackie Strawbridge

Subway masturbators will face harsher sentences starting in November, now that a new law has been signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Currently, first-time offenders who subject another person to sexual contact on public transit can receive a maximum sentence of ninety days in prison or one year of probation.…

Astoria Eats Win Bib Gourmand Award

Sept. 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

The Michelin Guide released its 2016 “Bib Gourmand” picks last week, including three local restaurants.

For the Bib Gourmand, restaurants are evaluated for excellence on a budget (defined as two courses and wine or dessert for $40 a head).…

Man shot dead outside Steinway Street Hookah Bar

Sept. 28, Staff Report

A 26-year-old man was shot dead outside a Steinway Street Hookah bar in the early hours Monday, according to police.

The shooting took place in front of 25-86 Steinway Street at about 4:00 am this morning.…

Man swipes woman’s pocketbook from Astoria bar, police say

Sept. 27, Staff Report

A man stole a woman’s pocketbook at an Astoria pub earlier this month after she left it on the bar to use the restroom, according to the police.

The 25-year-old victim was at Oliver’s, located at 37-19 Broadway,…

Indian Restaurant To Replace Bourbon And Vine

Sept. 27, By Jackie Strawbridge

Bourbon and Vine on 30th Avenue will officially close today, to be swiftly replaced by an east-west fusion Indian restaurant.

Owner Rocco Del Greco said he sold Bourbon and Vine, located at 36-05 30th Ave.,…

Man exposes himself on Q train, police say

Sept. 25, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself on the Q train earlier this week.

A 27-year-old female observed the suspect expose himself and engage in a lewd act at approximately 1:00 pm Monday on the Queens bound Q train in the vicinity of 31st Street and 30th Ave.…

Astoria Salon Owners Open Restaurant With Food Truck Kitchen

Sept. 24, By Jackie Strawbridge

The owners of Studio Nova, a hair salon located on 36th Avenue, have opened a new tapas-style restaurant next door called 5.

The restaurant had a soft-opening last week, and will be holding its grand opening on Saturday.…