April 6, By Michael Florio
A man was shot and killed near his home at the Astoria Houses yesterday, according to police.
Sean Overton, 42, was found outside 2-10 Astoria Blvd shortly after 5 p.m. after being shot in the neck and torso.…
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Michael’s Restaurant re-opens after February fire shut it down
April 3, By Michael Florio
An Astoria restaurant will reopen tomorrow after being forced to close following a fire in an upstairs apartment.
Michael’s Restaurant, located at 33-17 Broadway, closed on Feb. 15 after a fire tore through an upstairs apartment. …
Mediterranean restaurant opens by Ditmars Blvd subway station
April 2, By Michael Florio
A Turkish immigrant has opened a Mediterranean restaurant right next to the Ditmars Blvd subway station.
Truva Café & Grill, located at 22-41 31st Street, offers traditional Greek and Turkish fare—from gyros to lamb chops.…
Steinway library to be closed from April 2 through April 7
April 1, By Michael Florio
The Steinway Street library, located at 21-45 31st Street, will be closed from April 2nd through April 7th, while self-service book returns are installed.
The book returns, which have been installed in about one-third of the Queens Libraries,…
Gianaris introduces bill to ban state-funded travel to Indiana
March 31, By Christian Murray
State Sen. Mike Gianaris has introduced a bill that would ban state-funded or state-sponsored travel to Indiana.
Gianaris’ bill comes in the wake of Indiana’s recently introduced Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The new law provides people with the ability to ignore existing state laws in cases where they are a “substantial burden” on their ability to follow their religious beliefs.…
Man charged for burglarizing nine LIC/Astoria restaurants and stores
March 31, By Christian Murray
The police arrested a Queensbridge man last month who is allegedly responsible for nine break-ins at several well-known restaurants and stores throughout Long Island City and Astoria.
Shameek Dunbar, 40, the alleged perpetrator, faces burglary charges after breaking into popular restaurants and eateries such as Petey’s Burger,…
New York State proclaims March 2015 ‘Greek History Month’
March 30, By Michael Florio
New York State is about to have its very own Greek History month.
State Sen. Mike Gianaris passed a resolution that proclaims March as Greek History Month. The same resolution was also passed by the state Assembly,…
Astoria resident to appear on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Thursday
March 30, By Michael Florio
An Astoria resident will be appearing on the hit TV game show ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ this Thursday.
Edrees Arzomand, 24, who lives near Astoria Blvd/Steinway Street, will be appearing on the show on CBS at 10 am.…
Tea and Milk opens on 34th Avenue
March 30, By Michael Florio
Tea and Milk, which made a name for itself at the LIC Flea selling tea and bubble tea, opened a small eatery at 32-02 34th Avenue last Monday.
The shop offers items such as Peach White tea,…
Woman sentenced for strangling man to death with shoelace in Astoria Park
March 26, By Michael Florio
A 33-year-old woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison today for her role in the brutal death of a man in Astoria Park on July 7, 2010.
Kelly Harnett, from Shore Blvd in Astoria,…