Nov. 17, By Michael Florio
A bill introduced by Councilman Costa Constantinides that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York City was passed unanimously by the city council on Thursday.
The bill, which had 42 c0-sponsors, mandates the city to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050.…
Nov. 14, By Michael Florio
The 200 residents who were forced to evacuate their homes following a fire on 36th Street yesterday were allowed to return to their homes just before midnight last night.
A natural gas fire burned beneath 36th Street (btwn.…
Nov. 14, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who smashed through the glass door of an Astoria restaurant and stole $350 in cash.
The incident took place a Tequila Sunrise, located at 40-01 Northern Boulvevard, at 3:15 am on Friday Oct.…
Nov. 13, By Michael Florio
The City Council’s Land Use Committee approved the controversial Astoria Cove development on Wednesday.
The Land Use Committee and developer Alma Realty struck a deal that 27 percent of the 1,700 units would be affordable.…
Nov. 12, By Michael Florio
A new organic foods store will be opening on 30th Avenue by the owners of Mini Star Restaurant.
The store, called Mini Star Gourmet, will be located next door to the restaurant at 38-16 30th Ave and will sell items such as organic oils,…
Nov. 12, By Michael Florio
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, a high-end pizzeria with several locations in New York, is about to open Astoria.
The pizzeria will be taking over the space that was previously occupied by Frankie’s Pizza, which had been at that 22-56 31 Street location for 50 years.…
Nov. 11, By Michael Florio
The owners of Flo Lounge Restaurant, located at 37-20 30th Ave, will be opening a second venue in Astoria.
The venue, called Baroque, will be a bar and lounge, and will open before the end of the year,…
Nov. 10, By Michael Florio
The Athens Café, a well-known Greek hangout located at 32-01 30th Avenue, has closed—with sources saying that the owners of Bareburger have taken over the space.
The phone number at Athens Café was disconnected over the weekend and workers were seen today carting items out of the restaurant and throwing them in a dumpster.…
Nov. 10, By Michael Florio
Six months ago the Westway Motel, located at 71-11 Astoria Blvd, was an emergency shelter where up to 35 homeless families were sent for just a one night stay if the city’s permanent shelters were full.…
Nov. 7, By Michael Florio
A popular Astoria restaurant that closed two years ago is about to reappear at a nearby location.
Mundo, which was best known for its global cuisine, is about to open on the ground floor of the Paper Factory Hotel,…