May 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan New Yorkers who live in low-income neighborhoods lack access to quality parks and playgrounds when compared to residents living in affluent areas, according to a Queens councilmember. Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, who represents District 25 in Jackson Heights, says that neighborhood parks in poorer communities are often inadequately maintained due… Read more »
May 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A woman is dead after being struck by a motorist while crossing 21st Street in Astoria Friday night. Karina Larino, 38, was hit by a driver of a 2005 Honda Element while attempting to cross 21st Street— near Astoria Park—at around 10:10 p.m., according to police. The victim lived… Read more »
May 5, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The owner of The Brass Owl, a boutique located on Ditmars Boulevard, is opening a children’s store. The new store, which will be called The Tiny Owl, will open on May 21 at 31-21 Ditmars Blvd. in a space that was previously occupied by Zikos Realty. The Tiny Owl… Read more »
May 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A pedestrian is in critical condition after being mowed down by a hit-and-run driver in Astoria early Friday morning. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was hit while crossing at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 33rd Street at around 3:40 a.m., according to police. The driver, who was in… Read more »
May 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new fleet of electric Citi Bikes that have longer battery capacity and an array of innovative features was launched in Astoria Thursday. The e-bikes have a new design and are quicker, more environmentally friendly, and come with onboard safety sensors, as well as a built-in LCD screen. The… Read more »
May 5, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership held a career fair in Queensbridge last week to promote vacancies in the booming life sciences industry. The event, called the Life Sciences Career Open House, took place on April 28 at the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement with nearly 100 participants in attendance…. Read more »
May 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new queer cocktail lounge that will host DJ nights and drag events is set to open on 30th Avenue later this month. The new establishment, called Kween, will open at 34-10 30th Ave. on May 16 in a space that was previously occupied by the Mexican restaurant Viva… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The owner of a popular French bistro in East Elmhurst has opened a location in Astoria. The new restaurant, called Chez Olivia, opened at 29-11 23rd Ave. Wednesday in a space that was previously occupied by The Yard Pizzeria. The new venue is owned by Vincent Caro, the proprietor… Read more »
May 3, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An 89-year-old woman who was struck by a motorist while crossing 48th Street near Northern Boulevard late last month has died, according to the NYPD. Yuitmay Szeto, from 46th Street in Astoria, succumbed to her injuries Monday, nine days after being hit by a driver operating a Dodge Durango,… Read more »
April 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A free concert featuring a mix of classical music and jazz is coming to Sunnyside next week. The event will take place at Sunnyside Community Services, located at 43-31 39th St., on May 7 at 2 p.m. The concert will feature performances by two separate groups and is expected… Read more »