April 21, By Christian Murray
Ridership of the No. 7 train at the Vernon-Jackson and Court Square stations continues to surge and the MTA plans to alleviate the problem through the addition of two trains per hour.
The MTA is currently working on a new communications system (known as CBTC) that will ultimately add two trains per hour—from 27 to 29 trains during rush hour,…
April 20, By Michael Florio
A Vietnam vet came to the aid of a 66-year-old Astoria woman whose purse was snatched at a Broadway pizzeria last Wednesday, according to police.
The victim was dining at Dino’s Pizza & Pasta,…
April 16, By Christian Murray
A 21-year-old East Elmhurst woman has been charged after she allegedly drove drunk and struck a pedestrian and several parked vehicles while in Astoria Tuesday.
Gisel Carchi, who lives on 81st Street, is currently awaiting arraignment in Queens Criminal Court on multiple charges—including first-and second-degree vehicular assault,…
April 15, By Michael Florio
Traffic safety improvements to a dangerous Astoria intersection have finally been completed.
The improvements aim to reduce accidents at the hazardous intersection of 32nd Street, Grand Central Parkway (exit 45 ramp) and Astoria Blvd North.…
April 13, By Michael Florio
After nearly 40 years in business, a long-time Astoria café and bakery is being forced to move.
The lease is up on Lefkos Pyrgos, a Greek café and bakery, which has occupied the corner of 31st Street and 23rd Ave (22-85 31st street) for nearly 40 years.…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Climbing enthusiasts will soon have yet another rock to climb.
The popular rock climbing gym, Brooklyn Boulders, is set to open a massive facility in Queensbridge this summer. The facility will be the second major rock climbing venue to be located in Long Island City.…
April 10, By Michael Florio
Councilman Costa Constantinides has been knocking on doors, putting out phone calls and speaking to people at train stations all in an effort to get people to come out and vote next week to determine how $1 million should be spent in the district.…
April 9, By Michael Florio
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s recent comments condemning “conversion therapy,” State Sen. Mike Gianaris has renewed his call to ban the practice in New York.
Gianaris, who co-sponsored a bill in 2013 that would ban conversion therapy for minors,…
April 8, By Michael Florio
An Astoria block known for light industry is about to undergo a significant change.
A seven-story mixed-use building that will consist of 46 apartments is coming to 37-19 33rd Street, according to filings with the Department of Buildings.…
April 7, By Michael Florio
The king will soon have his very own castle.
Fares Zeideia, owner of the popular King of Falafel & Shawarma food truck, has confirmed that he will be opening a restaurant at 30-15 Broadway.…