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Drive By Shooter Fires Into Crowd Outside Deli
A man opened fire from a car into a crowd of people who were gathered outside a Deli on Ditmars earlier in the month the NYPD stated. The unknown gunman was in a black Chrysler and outside of Ditmars’ Fatima Food Mart on 21-37 21st Avenue around 7PM on October 13th when he began firing…
Read MoreDimitris Hair Design Is Having A VIP Opening Party
A new addition to our ever growing portfolio of diverse businesses is Dimitris Hair Design. Located at 31-72 31st St., even though Dimitris established his Astoria location in April of 2016, this is not his first rodeo, Dimitris relocated from Bayside, Queens, where he has been since 2007. To celebrate the new home of…
Read MorePreview & Live Event With Kenneth Lonergan At Museum Of Moving Image
Playwright, screenwriter, and director Kenneth Lonergan will be making an appearance at Museum Of The Moving Image’s Preview Screening of Manchester by the Sea, a film starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges. Watch the movie people are saying is one of Casey Affleck’s best performances to date. The Boston raised and Academy Award…
Read MoreAstoria High School Ranked Among Top In New York City
Astoria is known for its people, culture, diversity and now, its high schools, as reported by the Queens Courier by way of data released by U.S. News & World Report, several Queens high schools have made the list of the top 50 high schools in New York City and a few are right here in…
Read More114th Precinct Announces Neighborhood Policing Program
A new Neighborhood Policing Program has been unveiled by the 114th Precinct recently, a program that plans to both help prevent crime while reaching out to the community. There are currently 8 other commands citywide that have incorporated the new program into their communities. The concept is based on designating Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCO’s) who…
Read MoreFire Marshals Investigate Fire That Injured Four Residents
On October the 10th, firefighters from 12 FDNY unites fought a blaze that began around 8PM at a building on 35-30 34th street. They battled to extinguish the flames for almost an hour, after which it was finally brought under control, reported Queens Gazette. Approximately 60 firefighters were called in from 12 units. There were…
Read MoreThe Locals Are Heading To The Local For A Good Time
There is no doubt that Fall is in full swing, the colors, the weather, and everything being pumpkin-spiced. Whether you are a fan or not, you just have to take in the season and luckily for us, we are getting pretty awesome weather this week. So, let’s squeeze out every bit of fun as possible…
Read More19 Year Old Stabbed Outside Duane Reade On Broadway
A 19 year old teenager was stabbed Friday after getting into an argument with several men outside a Duane Reade on 40-02 Broadway, near Steinway. The incident occurred just before 5:30PM. The teen and the men – aged 30 – 50 – began arguing when one of the men came up behind the teen and stabbed…
Read MoreButcher Bar Wins Thrillist and Coke Challenge!
There is a reason why Butcher Bar on 37-10 30th Avenue runs out of Burnt Ends on a regular basis. No matter how much they make. Sweet, tender, succulent to the point of delirious happiness. Now it would seem that we’re not the only ones to crave them. Our very own Butcher Bar and Grill has…
Read MoreHelp Plan Astoria’s Citi Bike Sharing Program
The city is asking Astorians for their input into the Cit Bike sharing system, planning on being available near the end of next year. Whether the community wants them or not, the Citi Bikes have proved a success throughout New York City. Providing a easy way to access transportation for both New Yorkers and tourists…
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