An off-duty Port Authority police officer saved a life in Astoria last week. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 17, PAPD Officer Eileen Fitzgerald was running along a path in Astoria Park when she approached 20th...
CIANA, the Astoria-based immigrant services and integration organization, has cancelled adult classes and after school programs “for the time being” amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “We have been following NYC and CDC guidelines and believe that the...
Effective March 16, the office of Councilman Costa Constantinides has closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Constituents in need of services can still call or email to reach the staff. The decision follows City Council...
Tomorrow’s meeting of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) will go on as planned despite COVID-19 concerns statewide. But for those who cannot make it in person, do not fret. The meeting will be live-streamed on...
New York is the city that never sleeps. On 8th Street in Astoria, apparently no one can sleep. According to a new PropertyClub study, based on 311 complaint calls, 8th Street is the noisiest street in...
The March meeting of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association will feature presentations on key projects in the neighborhood. The NYC Department of Transportation will discuss bike lanes, traffic and school safety, and other topics as part...
The Astoria Park Alliance is set to meet on Tuesday, March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for its monthly Community Voice Meeting. The meeting will take place Bohemian Hall (next to the Beer Garden). Attendees...
The Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association is hosting a few special guest speakers for its meeting tonight. At 7:30 p.m. tonight, the civic association will hear from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, followed by...
A Planet Fitness gym located at 30-33 Steinway Street is well on its way to receiving a 10-year extension. Last week, Community Board 1 voted unanimously (with one abstention) to approve a BSA application to extend...
Last night, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted a public workshop on Astoria’s bike network and the possibility of adding more protected bike lanes. The workshop took place at PS 166, and featured...
RIOULT Dance NY has a new leader at the helm. Last week, the dance company named announced Jane R. Penn as their new executive director. Her appointment coincided with the opening of the RIOULT Dance Center...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a new venue for this meeting: the Family Church, located at 26-13 18th Street. After networking and food, there...
Last week, local elected officials and Community Board 1 hosted a feedback session with MTA representatives on the bus network redesign plan. The event took place at the HANAC Harmony JVL Innovative Center. After a presentation...
Here’s your chance to meet soccer legend David Villa and learn more about Queensboro FC, the first professional soccer team in Queens. On Wednesday, February 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., Villa will host a fan...
The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club has endorsed Costa Constantinides for Queens borough president. Jim Owles is one of the city’s leading LBGTQ organizations. Established in 2004, the club is named for the late gay rights...
