Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
And the noisiest street in NYC is…
Are you an Astorian who feels like dialing 311 all too often? You’re not alone: residents gave the city a piece of their mind over thousands of times last year when it came to noise in the neighborhood. Astoria’s crown jewel? 8th Street received the top prize of noisiest street in NYC, according to Property…
Read MoreAstoria businesses launch petition against proposed bike lanes on 31st Street
A petition opposed to the proposed bike lanes along 31st St. has gained traction from local business owners and Astoria residents, who argue that the bike lanes will destroy local businesses. The proposed bike lane, which was unveiled by the Department of Transportation on February 11th, would run under the elevated train line from 20th…
Read MoreLa Chona’s on Broadway is officially closed
Another one, gone: La Chona’s on Broadway has officially closed its doors. The restaurant, formerly located at 38-07 Broadway, was known for its authentic & affordable take on Mexican cuisine. La Chona’s had been a staple of Mexican food on Broadway for the last few years. There is no word yet on what will move…
Read MorePublic workshop on the BQX Streetcar happening tonight in Astoria!
The first of a series of public workshops held in Queens on the upcoming Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) Streetcar will take place tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Museum of the Moving Image. The proposed project is estimated to cost approximately $2.7 billion, and city officials are holding the public workshop tonight to update residents on…
Read MorePolice searching for suspect in Astoria robbery
A male suspect broke into Tobacco-N-Vape and stole approximately $5,000 and multiple cigarette cartons, according to police. The robbery took place at the smoke shop, located at 33-18 31st Avenue at 4:42AM on Thursday, January 16th. Authorities have released surveillance video of the suspect, which can be seen below. Those with any information in regards…
Read MoreMan dead following dispute in Astoria
According to a story originally reported by the Astoria Post, a 21-year old victim was involved in a dispute and fatally stabbed on Sunday, February 9th. At approximately 8:30PM near 31st Street and 36th Avenue, a fight allegedly broke out involving the victim and multiple other individuals. Three other men are reported to also be…
Read MoreHave you checked out Dunkin’s new digs?
If you’ve passed by 30th Avenue as of late, you may have noticed a shift. Dunkin’ Donuts has relocated on the corner of 31st Street and 30th Avenue. The new Dunkin’ location is officially 31-19 30th Avenue, formerly the location of Fresk’o Frozen Yogurt. The frozen yogurt shop officially closed its doors in 2018 after…
Read MoreEnjoy fun with the little ones at PeekabooO
PeekabooO has officially opened its Astoria/LIC location as of February 2nd! PeekabooO is a Flushing-based children’s play center, which offers kids the opportunity to enjoy climbing equipment, interactive games, and much more in a fun and safe environment. PeekabooO is located at 47-07 34th Avenue in Long Island City. Additionally, PeekabooO offers special deal packages…
Read MoreAstoriana Diosa del Taco is now open!
Great news for those who love Mexican food: Astoriana, the neighborhood’s newest addition, is now open! Astoriana Diosa del Taco is located at 22-35 31st St. in the space which was once occupied by the now-closed QWNS Cafe. The restaurant is officially open as of this week. Diners can expect an array of well-known dishes,…
Read MoreC-Town Fresh set to open on 24th Avenue!
Astoria is set to have a brand new supermarket next month, with the newest addition of a C-Town Fresh market. Located at 31-18 24th Avenue, the brand-new store is one of hundreds of C-Town locations in the Tri-State area. C-Town Fresh will be the neighborhood’s fourth C-Town supermarket. Within close proximity to the newly-renovated Astoria…
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