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DHS is reviewing policy on housing sex offenders in family shelters

Feb. 5, By Michael Florio

Two days after it was revealed that a sex offender was living at the Westway housing shelter, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) issued a statement yesterday saying that it is now reviewing its policy when it comes to housing sex offenders.…

Pols. criticize DHS for placing sex offender at Westway

Feb. 4, By Michael Florio

Local politicians are speaking out against a convicted child molester who has recently moved to the Westway Motel, located at 71-11 Astoria Blvd.

James Bryant, 49, has been living in a shelter in the Bronx since being released from prison last year after serving 10-years for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl.…

Convicted child molester is living at Westway Hotel, Daily News reports

Feb. 4, Staff Report

A convicted child molester who sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl is now living at the Westway Hotel, a homeless shelter located on Astoria Blvd.

The Daily News
reports that James Bryant, who had been housed in a shelter in the Bronx,…

Shooting victim in Astoria Park was a friend of alleged killer, according to District Attorney

Feb. 2, By Christian Murray

The Queens District Attorney’s office has filed charges against Alexander Bonich, who allegedly shot and killed his friend in Astoria Park Saturday.

Bonich is accused of killing William Klinger, an Italian immigrant, who was found dead in Astoria Park at about 2:30 pm Saturday from a gunshot to the head.…

Astoria Park shooting was a murder, cops make an arrest

By Michael Florio

The man found dead in Astoria Park Saturday was murdered and the police have arrested the alleged perpetrator.

The police have arrested Alexander Bonich , 49, and have charged him with 2nd degree murder.

Bonich lives in Astoria at 25-66 42nd Street.…

Man found dead in Astoria Park from gunshot wound to head

Jan. 31, Staff Report

A man was found dead in Astoria Park this afternoon from a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.

The police found the man at about 2:30pm after they receive a report that there was an unconscious person inside the park near the pool (24-02 19th Street).…

Queens World Film Festival kicks off with Astoria event

Jan. 31, Staff Report

The organizers of the 5th annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) held their kick-off event on January 18 to provide an overview of some of the films that will be screened this year and to bring many of the actors and film makers together.…

Tea and Milk to open late February at 32-02 34th Avenue

Jan. 30, By Michael Florio

Tea and Milk, which made a name for itself at the LIC Flea selling tea and bubble tea, will be opening its first store at 32-02 34th Avenue in late February.

The owners will be putting up signage in a few weeks,…