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Helicopter Hovers Over Hell Gate Bridge As Boy Walks Tracks!
Late Sunday night, a helicopter could be seen hovering around Hell Gate Bridge, while NYPD cars were parked nearby, with police officers pointing up. It appeared that a young man had snuck onto the bridge and walked along the tracks toward the other side. The Emergency Police Unit showed up not too long afterward as…
Read MoreIt’s Toga Time At Katch Astoria This Labor Day!
If you weren’t sure of what to do this Labor Day, then wrap yourself in a Toga and come on down to Katch Astoria for some serious fun! Sunday September the 6th is Toga Time. Starting at 6pm and ending at close, with specials on all you can drink Coors and Miller light from…
Read MoreBBQ Never Tasted Better!
Wholesome. Relaxed. Warm. Inviting. Authentic. Organic. Natural. Delicious. Awesome. Just some of the words used to describe Butcher Bar. And if you gave me a dictionary and about a week, I could probably come up with another 100. ‘We’ve taken the best of American BBQ styles and put it together with an Astorian twist’ says…
Read MoreMan Shot and Set Ablaze Over Infidelity!
The victim, was 43-year-old Shawn McWhorter, DNAinfo reported. He was shot in the abdomen on Saturday morning by girlfriend Dawn Mcintosh, 46 over an argument in regards to McWhorter’s infidelity. After Mcintosh had shot the victim in the side of the body, in an alleybehind 27-18 14th St., near 27th Avenue, she called her 21 year old…
Read MoreFor Sale, Astoria Lumberyard Site!
Located at 69-15 Astoria Blvd, the Astoria based lumberyard site has put up its ‘For Sale’ signs. But what can Astoria expect to see take its place? The property, which The Queens Courier stated was versatile, may be quite the potential for a commercial or residential development. However in regards to Astoria and recent developments,…
Read MoreMan on Fire Found Behind Astoria Building!
Just before 7am, having responded to a call, Police found an unconscious man behind a building on 12th St. near 27th Ave. in Astoria on fire, reports Pix11. The man, who was in his 20’s or 30’s was pronounced dead at the scene, after the FDNY had extinguished the flames which engulfed him. Trauma of a…
Read MoreGossip Coffee Closed For Inspection!
The new and fresh resident of Astoria’s 30th Avenue, Gossip Coffee (37-04 30th Ave) was shut today by the DOH for a ‘surprise’ inspection as the workers guarding the front put it. The cafe specializing in different styles of donuts has only been open for a little while and has already generated a buzz among…
Read MoreVIVI Bubble Tea Coming To Astoria!
Opening soon on 35-16 Ditmars Boulevard, Vivi Bubble Tea will be serving up their youthful and innovative style of teas to Astorians. The menu is known for consisting of a wide range of fresh and colorful options, including; Flavor Tea, Milk Tea, Yakult Drink, Slush, and Ice Jelly Tea. The store will be taking the Allstate Insurance…
Read MoreLandlords On Notice For Dodging Rental Regulations!
The 421-a program was used at the time of the recession to help building owners who took hefty tax breaks. However a crackdown has started from the states Tenant Protection Unit working with AG, which is giving notices to building owners across NYC who failed to fulfill the law’s rent regulation requirements, reported DNAinfo.…
Read MoreHow Polluted Are We?
Well we’re not the worst! But we’re not the best either. Pollution awareness in New York City isn’t something new. In fact, we’re used to it. We kinda stopped complaining. It’s there. And we each do our best, or there abouts, to keep it to a minimum. But just how much has worked, and where…
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