August 6, By Michael Florio
A turf war over parking spaces has broken out in Astoria.
Green taxi’s are parking in the metered spots along 31st Street below the 30th Ave subway station, according to a report from Pix11 News.…
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Man Looking to Buy Motorcycle Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Fled with $2,500
August 6, By Christian Murray
A 45-year-old man who was looking to buy a motorcycle was robbed at gun point by the man who was supposedly going to sell it to him, police said.
The victim met up with the suspect on June 17 under the pretense that he was buying a motorbike.…
Another Large Apartment Building Planned For Astoria Waterfront
August 5, By Jackie Strawbridge
After nabbing a sprawling Hallets Cove property last year, an Astoria developer has filed plans to build a 6-story, 142-unit apartment building on the site.
Slated for 11-02 30th Drive, the planned building will neighbor the sites of the incoming Hallets Point and Astoria Cove megaprojects that will add thousands of apartments to the neighborhood.…
Astoria venue to screen Republican debate, brings in comics in what it calls a ‘three ring circus’
August 5, By Michael Florio
It’s a political party.
Q.E.D., the Astoria venue that often hosts comedy shows at its 27-16 23rd Ave location, is screening the Republican debate this Thursday and is bringing in a few comics to spice up the event.…
Construction Starts on $1.7M Upgrade for Paul Raimonda Playground
August 4, By Jackie Strawbridge
A $1.7 million upgrade for Paul Raimonda Playground, which will include a piano-shaped spray shower, got underway on Tuesday.
The Parks Department joined Councilman Costa Constantinides and community leaders to break ground on the renovated playground,…
Bricks Fall From Broadway Apartments, Forces Store To Close
August 4, By Jackie Strawbridge
Several bricks fell from a Broadway façade early Tuesday morning, smashing into a storefront below and scattering across the sidewalk.
The bricks came loose above a third floor window at 32-19 Broadway, above Greenbay Essentials,…
Plans Filed: Demolition For Cluster Of Houses On 38th Street
August 3, By Jackie Strawbridge
Developers have their eyes on a cluster of small homes on 38th Street, between 31st and 30th Avenues.
Plans were filed with the Department of Buildings last week for the demolition of three houses,…
Madeleine’s Hosiery, Longstanding Steinway Business, To Close This Month
August 3, By Jackie Strawbridge
After nearly 40 years in business on Steinway Street, an old-school hosiery shop will close its doors at the end of August.
Located at 30-14 Steinway Street, Madeleine’s Hosiery – named for owner Michel David’s wife,…
Massive LIC rock climbing facility nears completion, expected to open by end of August
July 31, By Michael Florio
The newest rock-climbing center in LIC will soon be opening.
Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge, a massive rock climbing facility located inside a residential building at 23-10 41st Ave, is expected to open by the end of August.…
European-Style Salon To Open On 31st Street
July 30, By Jackie Strawbridge
The owner of a small Bayside hair salon is relocating and expanding his business in Astoria.
Called Dimitris Hair Design, the salon is slated to open at 31-72 31st Street this fall, owner and hairdresser Dimitris Dimitropoulos said.…