Apr. 12, 2023 By Emily Davenport Time to fire up the smoker, Pig Beach BBQ’s Third Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit is back this month and better than ever. On April 29, Pig Beach BBQ’s Queens location (35-37 36th St. in Astoria) becomes the home to this massive benefit that celebrates all things barbecue.…
Mar. 23, 2023 By Christian Murray Ten days after a series of bombshell allegations came out accusing Assemblyman Juan Ardila of sexually assaulting two women, one of the victims told amNY Metro that she is devastated that he has shown no signs of stepping down and that his actions represent a continued “abuse of…
March 21, 2023 By Michael Dprgan Sunnyside Shines will kick off its annual Restaurant Week Wednesday with an all-time record of 46 eateries slated to participate in the event. Sunnyside Restaurant Week, now in its eleventh year, is scheduled to take place from March 22 through April 3, and food lovers will get a chance… Read more »
March 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police have arrested two men on hate crime charges for allegedly spraying a racist slur across a restaurant in Astoria last month. Christopher Ordonez, 18, and Zlatko Basic, 20, were arrested Sunday, March 5, and each charged with one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime, making graffiti,… Read more »
Feb. 27, 2023 By Michael Dorgan and Paul Frangipane Elected officials, residents and community leaders took part in a rally in Astoria Sunday, Feb. 26, calling on the DOT to install traffic lights at the intersection where a 7-year-old was struck dead by an SUV earlier this month. The event was held at the Astoria… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Brooklyn man has been arrested for attempted murder and other crimes after he allegedly shot a victim in Corona on Christmas Day. Kevin Aspiroz, 25, was picked up by police on Thursday, Feb. 23, two months after he allegedly shot a 45-year-old man during an attempted armed robbery… Read more »
Feb. 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Residents continue to mourn the death of a 7-year-old girl who was fatally struck by an SUV in Astoria Friday, Feb. 17, with many calling on the city to make the intersection where she died safer. Dolma Naadhum was hit by a 2021 Ford Explorer at the intersection of… Read more »
Feb. 20, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The site of a large gas turbine site in northern Astoria has been sold to an offshore wind developer and Senator Chuck Schumer has praised the deal saying it is an example of “climate justice.” The Astoria Gas Turbines, which is situated on 20th Avenue in the Ditmars section… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A local tourism executive has released a book showcasing some of Queens’ most famous individuals. From Simon & Garfunkel, to LL Cool J and Ron Artest, the new book consists of more than 200 images featuring pre-eminent people who have lived in the World’s Borough. The book, called Famous People… Read more »
Feb. 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The operators of a restaurant in Astoria are on a mission to track down a pair of newlyweds who danced and dined inside the premises shortly after getting married last week — and they want to offer the couple a year’s supply of doner kebabs. The couple visited German Doner… Read more »