On Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., PS 17 is celebrating the opening of its new hydroponic science lab. Students and faculty of the Astoria school will be joined by Councilman Costa Constantinides, who funded the lab, the...
Now that Borough President Melinda Katz has officially become the next Queens District Attorney, the race to fill the borough presidency spot is well underway. There are at least half a dozen contenders, including current and...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is scheduled to meet on December 10 at 7 p.m. at St. George Episcopal Church. On the agenda is an update from the Department of Sanitation. They’ll likely talk about the...
Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides, who is running for Queens borough president, received his first union endorsement in the race. UFCW Local 1500 announced their support of the candidate last week in front of a Key Food...
Saturday marked the first day of early voting in New York City, and one of Astoria’s cultural institutions serves as an early voting site. From now until November 3, voters can cast their ballots ahead of...
In PropertyShark’s latest report on the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City, Ditmars-Steinway placed 21st overall. More importantly, the area saw a 47 percent year-over-year increase, and crossed the $1 million median sale price mark...
Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides has made it official: he’s throwing his hat in the ring for Queens borough president. He formally declared his candidacy last week, and promised to make climate change, fairness and protecting the...
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be in effect in Old Astoria starting on Monday, September 16. The regulation affects the area bounded to the north by Astoria Park South, to the east by 21st Street, to...
Last week, Parks officials joined Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Ravenswood Houses residents and Dutch Kills civic leaders to announce that Rainey Park will undergo a $3.7 million renovation. The improvements will include remaking the park’s play...
Earlier this month, Michaels unveiled a new creative and artistic “Michaels MAKE Space” at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens. The newly-renovated space, an extension of Michaels’ three-year partnership with the Boys and Girls...
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