By Michael Florio
The man who allegedly beat and robbed a 78-year-old in front of an Astoria convenience store Tuesday morning has been arrested.
Charles Piccolo, 37, was caught by police just after 6 pm at the corner of 35th Street and Astoria Blvd.…
Feb. 18, By Michael Florio
The Community Board 1 monthly meeting, which was held at the Astoria World Manor, was unusually short last night largely because the Health Department had shut the venue down.
The entire meeting was completed in just an hour.…
Feb. 18, Staff Report
A 78-year man was thrown to the ground and robbed Tuesday while he was at the front window of a convenience store purchasing cigarettes, the police said.
The suspect approached the man outside the 22-44 31st Street convenience store,…
Feb. 17, By Michael Florio
Local politicians will be holding a vigil tonight at MAS Queens Community Center, located at 25-15 Steinway Street, in memory of the three Muslim students who were shot and killed last week in North Carolina.…
Feb. 17, By Michael Florio
State Senator Michael Gianaris is part of a movement to clean up Albany.
Gianaris has joined several senate Democratics to introduce a package of legislative reforms.
The legislative reforms would effectively ban outside income for legislators,…
Feb. 16, Staff Report
The Astoria World Manor, the well known banquet hall located at 2522 Astoria Boulevard, has been temporarily closed by the Health Department.
The banquet hall has been a major venue for weddings and community events in Queens for more than 60 years.…
Feb. 13, By Michael Florio
Several parents with children at an Astoria Catholic school are continuing to do battle with the diocese that is looking to close it down.
Most Precious Blood School, located at 32-52 37th Street, is scheduled to close at the end of the school year and many parents are outraged.…
Feb. 12, By Christian Murray
The children’s room at the Broadway Library has reopened and a number of elected officials and school children cut the ribbon Wednesday.
The children’s room has been transformed from a 1950s-looking high school space into a colorful area filled with new furniture,…
Feb. 11, Staff Report
Modell’s Sporting Goods is opening a new store on the border of Sunnyside/Astoria and Long Island City.
The official address is 3500 48th Street, located in the same mall area as Petland Discounts and National Wholesale Liquidators.…
Feb. 11, By Michael Florio
A one-stop shop for all a pet’s needs has opened on 30th Avenue.
NYC Pet Services, which offers pet day care and boarding, has recently moved to the second floor of 23-08 30th Ave,…