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Astoria Doctor Makes $2.5 Mil Off Illegal Oxycodone Prescriptions
As if prescription drugs weren’t already one of the worst drug problems in America, the sting becomes all too deep when we realize that some doctors have become the dealers pushing the product. Dr. Emmanuel Lambrakis, 69, has made his fortune over the last 5 years. Starting around 2011, Lambrakis sold over 23,000 prescriptions for oxycodone…
Read MoreStupidity And Hate Crimes Rise As Some Take Stand
While there are those who have begun rallying themselves behind prejudice and hate in accordance with the recent election, there are equally if not more who rally behind acceptance and tolerance. Recently we have seen both sides of the coin flip through New York City, even to our own backyard, Astoria. A city built on…
Read MoreCouple Steals Two $7,000 Diamond Rings From Jewelers
Two rings worth $7,000 were stolen from a jewelry store on Monday by a man and woman. Almaz Brothers Jewelers sits on 35-13 30th Avenue. For over 30 years, Almaz Brothers Jewelers have sat on 30th Avenue, dealing in fine and high end products. At around 5:40PM on Monday, a man and a woman entered…
Read MoreSalt & Bone To Take Over Burnside Biscuits Location
Southern fried chicken spot Burnside Biscuits on 30th and Newtown Avenue has been closed for only a few months, and now the minds behind Bareburger are planning to open up a new eatery on the corner spot. According to DNAinfo, Salt & Bone, will be taking residents in the corner restaurant. They’ll be serving up…
Read MoreAs Is Tradition, Steinway St Music Once Again Splits Astorians
It’s become a bit of Steinway’s very own tradition, the street not only lights up with decorations, but also adorns shoppers and residents alike with festive tunes. And as tradition calls, there are those who love the Christmas jingles, and those who would rather not. Most of the shoppers are on the plus side, opting…
Read MoreBonjour Crepes & Wine, Coming Soon!
Astorians just can’t seem to get enough of crepes. We’ve got quite a few crepe shops already, with many palate friendly options to indulge our senses. But it would appear we now have a place where we can indulge in both our savory and sweet senses, while washing them both down with a choice of…
Read MoreSomething For The Gents, At The Stonework
There’s a new clothing place in Astoria, and for once it’s for the gents! The Stonework, opened its doors early October, and is making quite the name for itself. A specialty men’s clothing boutique, The Stonework found its home in the Ditmars area, where owners Ana Stone and James Guccione also call home, along with Story,…
Read MoreMuslim Teen Punched In Alleged Hate Crime
A Muslim teen was taken to hospital with a fractured eye socket after being punched in an alleged hate crime in Astoria. Only days after a bigot in a white SUV went off in a Trump fueled racial tirade against an Arab-American Uber driver, another alleged hate crime has been reported. According to New York…
Read MoreOrange Is The New Black Filming!
The hit show Orange is the new black is filming on 33rd off Broadway and 33nd off Broadway, on the 30th of November. The shoot will be all of Wed, so residents are urged to watch their vehicles and make sure they are all moved by Thursday the night before.
Read MoreDon Capria, The Literary Voice Behind Colombo: The Unsolved Murder
Don grew up in Westchester, New York, however found himself frequenting Astoria’s diverse and welcoming community until finally he moved here after high school. Initially it was the music that was the attraction. Capria grew up in the midst of the hard core punk scene, with Astoria having a lot of options. It isn’t hard…
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