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Astoria resident sets six cars on fire, lights rags placed in gas tanks

December 4, By Christian Murray

An Astoria man has been charged for trying to torch half a dozen vehicles – including a police car – in the Elmhurst area yesterday.

Miguel Ramos, 23, allegedly stuffed a rag in each of the vehicles’ gas tanks and then set them on fire,…

The vegan and health food options continue to grow in Astoria

Dec. 3, By Michael Florio

The movement toward clean living continues—as several stores and restaurants are opening with vegans and health-conscious residents in mind.

Jujube Tree Asian Vegan Cuisine, which obviously sells vegan food, is opening at 35-02 30th Ave.,…

Organic Eatery gets a ‘Fresh Start’ after extensive renovations

Dec. 3, By Michael Florio

Fresh Start Organic Eatery & Market, located at 29-13 23rd Ave, has reopened after closing late September for renovations.

Stella Leandrou, who owns the store with Ellie Zoumberakis, said the renovations included putting in an antique-looking ceiling,…

New cafe expected to open on 30th Avenue–by owners of MexiBBQ

Dec. 2, By Michael Florio

The owners of a popular 30th Avenue barbecue joint have plans to open a café, according to sources.

Dino Phillippou and Dimitri Paloumbis, the owners of MexiBBQ, are expected to open a cold-brewed coffee shop at 37-04 30th Ave in coming months,…

Vintage subway rides to leave Queens Plaza every Sunday

By Michael Florio

Residents will be able to catch a nostalgia train from Queens Plaza every Sunday this December.

The trains are comprised of old subway cars that ran between the 1930s and early 1970s.

This year the nostalgia trains will run along the Sixth Avenue M-line on Sundays (November 30th,…

Astoria’s 114th Precinct to be on Twitter by year-end

Nov. 26, My Michael Florio

The 114th Precinct is joining the information age and will soon be on Twitter.

Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney, the precinct’s commanding officer, said he and some of his officers from the precinct will be undergo a training session in December.…

Seek Fitness taken over by new owner, renamed Unlimited Body NY

Nov. 26, By Michael Florio

A new fitness center has recently opened in Astoria.

Unlimited Body, located at 27-18 23rd Ave, took over the business that had previously been Seek Fitness.

Daniel Berrios, the owner of United Body, is very familiar with the location.…