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Nov. 9, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki. Queens detectives are looking for two armed robbers who shot and wounded a man inside a store on Friday night. Police said the incident happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 8 inside of 32-78 Steinway St. in Astoria. Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned that two unidentified suspects entered the ...
Housing lottery launches for 112 units at Vordonia Towers in …
1 day ago · New York City has launched a housing lottery for 112 units at Vordonia Towers, a residential building in Astoria. Located at 34-46 Vernon Blvd., this 17-story building features a total of 404 residences, with 292 offered at market rates. Of the remaining 112 units, 22 are designated for individuals ...
From stand-up to storytelling: Q.E.D. Astoria hosts comedy nights ...
1 day ago · Nov. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien. Q.E.D. Astoria is set to host four comedy events this week as part of the ongoing New York Comedy Festival.. Q.E.D., a performance venue located at 27-16 23rd Ave., already hosted its inaugural event of the festival, a stand-up performance by Myq Kaplan, on Sunday night.
Astoria community turns out in droves for Broadway library …
Aug. 14, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan. After nearly three years of anticipation, the Astoria community eagerly celebrated the reopening of the Broadway branch of the Queens Public Library on Monday afternoon. Within an hour of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by city and state officials, less than half of the library’s seats remained ...
Man fatally stabbed inside Astoria nightclub early Monday …
2 days ago · Nov. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry. A 55-year-old man was stabbed to death inside an Astoria nightclub early Monday morning, according to the NYPD, after an argument escalated into violence. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress inside Agenda, a restaurant and lounge at 28-18 31st Street just ...
New protected bike lanes likely coming to Astoria this year: DOT
Jun 3, 2024 · At a community meeting in Astoria on Thursday, dozens of locals erupted in applause after the Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined its proposed changes to a major chunk of 31st Avenue. The biggest potential change is an approximately mile-long stretch of parking-protected bike lanes. Converting the corridor to a one-way street for car ...
Astoria Pool reopens after $19M renovation, Mayor Adams ...
Jun 28, 2024 · And for some, the historic pool also had personal significance. City Council Member Tiffany Cabán, who represents Astoria and LIC, shared that the site was special to her own family.Her grandmother, who was a single mother and resided in the NYCHA Woodside houses, would often take her parents to Astoria Pool as children.
Astoria's Steinway School set to host third annual Winterfest …
6 days ago · Nov. 7, 2024 By Shane O’Brien PS84Q, also known as the Steinway School, will host its third annual Winterfest holiday market at the beginning of December to raise funds for residencies and extra-curricular programs throughout the school year. The school, located at 22-45 41st St., will host Winterfest in its cafeteria between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Families of Astoria crash victims mark World Day of Remembrance …
Nov. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry. Loved ones of recent Astoria victims of traffic violence joined Families for Safe Streets members, elected officials and safe street advocates from Transportation Alternatives to mark World Day of Remembrance 2023 at a …
Excavation set to begin on Astoria property for residential tower
Apr 10, 2024 · Photo by Michael Young/New York YIMBY. Apr. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. The excavation process for the property at 41-08 Crescent St. in Astoria is set to begin, marking the first step towards the construction of a 17-story residential tower, according to New York YIMBY. The 30,102-square-foot-long lot has already been surrounded by ...