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Grano’s Astoria: The Newest Italian Addition
Grano’s has been around for just under three months, so we decided now was as good as any time to check them out! You would assume that such a new restaurant would still be working out the kinks, but it seems Grano’s has settled in nicely – as if they’ve been here much longer.…
Read MoreAstoria Attacker Caught
The 114th precinct has swiftly put this story to bed – and caught a horrific perpetrator. Yesterday, we told you about an attack in Astoria on an elderly man. The man was attacked and robbed in bright daylight – and the entire thing was caught on tape. Today, the 114th caught the attacker…
Read MoreAnother Manhole Fire in Astoria
It seems manhole fires are becoming more and more common in Astoria. Today a manhole on 35th avenue caught fire, causing local businesses including Life Health and Fitness gym to temporarily close. Con Edison was on the scene, and thankfully no one was hurt.
Read More63 Year-Old Astoria Man Missing
Local Astoria resident Philip Arabadjis, who went missing from his home on 20th Ave. and 20th St. last Thursday, February 12, is being desperately searched for by his friends and family. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt with black sweatpants, and was not wearing shoes or a jacket and was not carrying ID. Arabadjis…
Read MoreBrutal Attack in Astoria Caught on Tape
An elderly man was brutally attacked in Astoria yesterday morning, and the entire thing was caught on video. The victim was a 78-year-old man, and he was jumped in front of a store by a stranger. He attacked him there in broad daylight.The man then stole his money, and left the victim on the…
Read MoreAll Hail Halsey: Astoria’s Newest Tavern
Raise a glass to the Founding Father–of Astoria–and his namesake tavern. Astorians know and love Brick Café, “an Astoria staple, opening over 15 years ago right on the corner of 31st Ave. and 33rd St.” (www.brickcafe.com). They may not know, however, about Brick’s owners’ newest venture–Halsey’s Tavern, located right next door. Named for the “Father…
Read MoreFire Above Michael’s Restaurant
A devastating fire above Michael’s yesterday has left the restaurant closed. The fire occurred at 33-17 Broadway last night, and supposedly started on the second floor of the building, inside a residential apartment located above the restaurant. The FDNY was on the scene immediately, with all hands from the 48th Battalion on…
Read MoreRenovated Astoria Library Re-Opens
With all the technological advances happening, we’re glad to see that there’s still a huge focus on libraries. One of Astoria’s very own got a much needed revamping – and it was all for the kids. The Broadway branch of the Queens Public Library system received more than $750,000 in funding. About $300,000 of…
Read MoreModell’s Opens Second Location
While Modell’s already has a location on Steinway Street (30-88 Steinway Street), they’ve got another location coming to the area. The new Modell’s is on the cusp of Astoria and LIC, and is located at 3500 48th Street, in a small shopping complex that also houses Petland Discounts and National Wholesale Liquidators. The space was…
Read MoreWillie O’s: Authentic South American Cuisine
Sometimes we find a new spot in Astoria that blows us away – completely unexpectedly. Willie O’s is one of those spots, and after our first trip recently, we’re sold. Willie O’s is right off Broadway, which is an area chock full of restaurants. While we’ve passed by it loads of times, we always…
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