Shoppers, rejoice: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Burlington Coat Factory are coming to Astoria!

You read that right. In accordance with the upswing of bigger-name department stores such as TJMaxx coming to the neighborhood, it appears that we soon may be getting some new additions: BJ’s Wholesale Club & Burlington Coat Factory are slated to open at 35-00 48th St. The new stores will open in the space that…

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Search is on for alleged groper in Astoria

The search is on for the man who allegedly groped a woman after 6PM on June 2nd. The incident occurred near Ditmars Blvd. & Steinway St., after which the suspect ran off. Authorities believe the man is about 25-30 years old, and approximately 5’7. If you have any information regarding the above incident, please call…

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Councilman Costa Constantinides introduces ‘Renewable Rikers Act’

Astoria-based Councilman Costa Constantinides is leading the fight against climate change in our city through the reveal of three bills which would transform Rikers Island into a renewable energy center. The series of bills, known as the ‘Renewable Rikers Act’, is also co-sponsored by City Council Member Helen Rosenthal. The legislation calls for the transfer…

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Give Me…Ice Cream!

What better way to celebrate the warmer weather than an ice cream crawl?! Beyond the many ice cream chains we all know and love, here are a handful of gems Astoria has to offer to help cure that sweet tooth craving: Rosamaria Gelateria Looking for that fresh gelato taste in the heart of Astoria? Look…

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College-bound Astoria student receives prestigious scholarship

Municipal Credit Union (MCU) awarded Astoria resident Leila Gomez the 2019 Louise DeBow Memorial Scholarship! The Cornell-bound student is one of nine recipients awarded an MCU Scholarship, and is planning to study at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the Ivy League university. Just this year, Municipal Credit Union has awarded approximately $71,000…

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Goodbye, George’s

George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studios officially closed its doors on Friday, May 31st. The restaurant, formerly known as The Astor Room, has been a go-to for brunches, dinners, and a jazz music lovers in the Astoria/LIC area for years. Known for its wide-ranging menu and frequent live music, the restaurant quickly became a  neighborhood gem.…

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Start your summer at the Astoria Park Carnival!

Looking for a great way to start your summer? Look no further! The annual Astoria Park Carnival, presented by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, will be held starting this Wednesday, June 5th through Sunday, June 9th! For additional details, please see the above flyer.

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Swing into summer at The Social!

With the warmer weather in town and summer around the corner, a post-office happy hour is surely in season. Thankfully, Astoria has an abundance of cocktail bars, restaurants, and lounges certain to cater to anyone and everyone. That being said, for those in search of a spot featuring all of the essentials: drinks, cool cocktails…

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Get your bite on at The Bund on Broadway!

The stretch of Broadway between 30th Street and Crescent has transformed significantly over the past year, with establishments like New York City Bagel & Coffee House, Osaka, Boteko, and The Strand coming and going (and, in the latter’s case, coming again) with near regularity. But when a bright-red storefront advertising a restaurant called The Bund…

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Sunday morning crash near Astoria Blvd. damages multiple cars

This story is developing… Residents were awakened to the sound of multiple vehicles crashing into each other when what was believed to be a stolen car sped down 38th St. & 28th Ave. yesterday morning. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. However, severe damage was inflicted upon two cars, while a handful of other parked…

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