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Three men stabbed inside Astoria ‘gentleman’s club’

March 9, By Michael Florio

A fight erupted inside an Astoria nightclub early Friday morning, leaving three men in the hospital.

Three men were stabbed after a fight broke out at Club Purlieu, a gentleman’s club located at 36-04 34th Street,…

Astoria residents have 18 choices as to how to spend $1 million

March 6, By Michael Florio

Astoria residents are about to get their say as to how $1 million of public funds should be spent.

Residents will be able to select up to five projects out of 18 proposals put forward– when they are put up for a vote in April.…

With frigid weather, Astoria’s crime rate declines

March 6, By Michael Florio

Falling temperatures often lead to a falling crime rate.

This year has been no exception with the crime rate down 15 percent for the year through Feb. 22, compared to the same period a year ago.…

DOT tackles dangerous 21st Street, plans to make changes

March 5, By Michael Florio

Action is being taken to make a dangerous Astoria street safer.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a safety improvement package geared toward improving conditions for both pedestrians and drivers on the two-mile stretch of 21st Street,…

Artichoke Pizza opens on 31st Street, replacing Frankie’s

March 4, By Michael Florio

A taste of Manhattan has finally arrived in Astoria.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, a high-end pizzeria with several Manhattan locations, opened its doors at 22-56 31st Street yesterday.

The pizzeria offers a wide variety of pies,…

Bill Murray and George Clooney pay Astoria a visit

March 4, Staff Report

Bill Murray is a big fan of the well-known Greek restaurant Taverna Kyclades, located at 33-07 Ditmars Blvd.

He stopped by with Sofia Coppola for lunch the other day–and then came back later with George Clooney.…

Astoria Bier & Cheese to open Manhattan location later this week

March 2, By Michael Florio

One of the two owners of Astoria Bier & Cheese is opening a similar gourmet store in Manhattan.

The Manhattan spinoff is called Milk & Hops and is being run by Yang Gao, co-owner of Astoria Bier &…