In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, trees and wires were brought down all over New York City, including Astoria. The damage was so bad that even Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Astoria to survey the wreckage....
Bad news for Astoria families; it looks like another neighborhood supermarket is on its way out. According to reports, Best Market, located across the street from Woodtree Playground and the popular SingleCut Beersmiths on 37th Street...
As New York City yearns for more space for residents to social distance, the city is adding another Open Street in Astoria. Since last week, 31st Avenue between 31st Street and 36th Street, a 0.25-mile stretch,...
Four new elevators are finally open for riders at Astoria Boulevard. Last Friday, customers finally got to use the elevators, two from the street to the mezzanine and two from the mezzanine to the platform...
Acting Borough President Sharon Lee is looking for two dedicated parent volunteers to fill two vacant positions on Community Education Council District 30. Lee is accepting applications from education-minded individuals until Friday, August 7. CEC 30,...
Astoria Park Alliance has cancelled its August monthly meeting. The group is looking to reinstate its monthly meetings, typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at Bohemian Hall, in September. With that said, many...
In its latest budget, the New York City Council has allocated $3 million to Mount Sinai Queens for new medical equipment. The Astoria hospital will purchase a new MRI and CT scan machines with the funding....
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is hosting its monthly meeting on June 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be virtual, and will be hosted on its Facebook page, which you can find here. If...
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is asking the Astoria community to support their programs that assist neighbors in need. Since 1899, CCBQ has helped build communities and serve neighbors in need with mercy and compassion. The...
Acting Borough President Sharon Lee appointed 339 people to serve in Queens’s 14 community boards on Tuesday. Of the 399 appointees, 76 are first-time members who have never served on the board, but have shown a...
