July 24, By Michael Florio
A Ditmars Blvd. candy store will be closing its doors for good at the end of the month.
The Candy Bar, located at 19-31 Ditmars Blvd, opened in 2012 and is closing, in part,…
Candy Bar on Ditmars Blvd to close
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DCA Clarifies Position on Paid Sick Leave for Living Organ Donors
July 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
Following an inquiry from a local elected official, the City has clarified that New Yorkers who choose to donate organs will not risk their incomes in the process.
Earlier this month, Councilman Costa Constantinides sent an inquiry to the Department of Consumer Affairs regarding organ donation and the City’s paid sick leave law.…
Co-Working Space To Open Over Studio Square
July 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
A company that provides co-working space and offices internationally will open its first Queens location at Studio Square.
Called WeWork, the company has leased more than 50,000 square feet of space at 35-37 36th St.,…
Night Of Music And Burlesque To Support 7th Annual ‘Astoria Music Now!’ Festival
July 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
Burlesque dancing, punk rock and comedy will take the stage on Saturday, July 25th, in support of an upcoming Astoria music festival.
From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Federation of Hellenic Societies,…
Bubble Tea Chain Opening Ditmars Blvd Location
July 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
A Citywide bubble tea chain is in gear to open a Ditmars Boulevard franchise in September.
Called ViVi, the bubble tea café will be located at 35-16 Ditmars Blvd., formerly an Allstate insurance office.…
Almost 50-Unit Mixed-Use Development Slated For Hallets Point
July 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
A seven-story, 46-unit mixed-use development is planned for 4th Street, neighboring the Astoria Houses and the site of the incoming Hallets Point megaproject.
Located at 26-02 4th St., the building will house residences as well as offices for an ambulatory diagnostics provider.…
Part Of 30th Ave To Be Named For Late Astoria Activist
July 20, By Jackie Strawbridge
When Dennis Syntilas passed in January, he was remembered by many Astorians as a tireless advocate for the community.
This fall, a tribute to Syntilas on 30th Avenue will help keep his name alive for Astoria’s future generations.…
Man who pistol-whipped victim sought by cops
July 20, By Michael Florio
The police are searching for one of two men who were involved in an armed robbery in April.
The two men allegedly entered the apartment of a 32-year-old man on April 7th at 1:10 am,…
Astoria Dog Run Funding Doubled To $1M
July 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
A plan to build a dog run under the Triboro/RFK Bridge has gotten a significant boost, with $1 million secured for its completion.
Many Astoria dog owners have been anticipating this new project since it was voted one of the winning items of Councilman Costa Constantinides’ Participatory Budgeting process.…
Stair Repairs At N/Q Stops To Last About Four Months Each; More Repairs To Come
July 16, By Jackie Strawbridge
The MTA has a number of station repairs planned for the N/Q line in Astoria, with two staircase replacements already underway and expected to last about four months.
A staircase at the Broadway station – located at Broadway and 31st Street – closed for repairs on March 13 and is slated to open up July 31,…