August 8, By Christian Murray
State Sen. Mike Gianaris formerly announced today that Astoria has been included as part of the Citibike program. Astoria, which had been left out of the program, joins Sunnyside—as the other Queens community– to be included in Phase II of the Citibike plan.…
August 8, Staff Report
A number of Astoria-bound N-train riders discovered a shark on the subway in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The shark was first noticed when a rider got on at the 34th Street station at around 12:30 am,…
August 7, By Christian Murray
An upscale children’s center, which offers academic and physical programs for kids between the ages of 2 months and 12 years, will be opening in Long Island City in 2014. The NY Kids Club,…
August 7, Staff Report A man walked into the Court Square Diner on Monday and helped himself to some cash, according to police. The man was caught on surveillance tape sneaking in the unlocked side door at the 45-30 23rd St.…
August 7, By Christian Murray
While it is still going to be years before Astoria subway riders get to see countdown clocks, the MTA has taken the interim step of introducing audio announcements, which states when the next train will arrive.…
August 6, By Christian Murray
A well known Steinway Street beef store is expected to close, as developers are likely buy the property. The site, where Western Beef is located, is on the market for $17 million and is likely to be snapped up by developers.…
August 5, Staff Report
The New York State Parks Dept. is hosting a series of family-fun films at Gantry Plaza State Park every Thursday in August. The films will screen at sunset on the Main Lawn, which overlooks the East River.…
August 4, By Bill Parry
The embattled graffiti artists of 5 Pointz have found a new home for their work, although on a much smaller scale. John Brown Smokehouse, located at 10-43 44 Dr., has collaborated with 5 Pointz to create a mural on the back wall of the restaurant’s patio.…
August 2, Staff Report
Food Cellar, the upscale supermarket located at Center Boulevard and 47th Road, will be opening a 14,000 sq ft. store in Court Square. Food Cellar, which recently signed a 15 year lease, will be located on the ground floor (and basement) of the Linc LIC,…
August 1, By Christian Murray
A new program to keep the streets of Hunters Point clean was launched today. Two workers from the Doe Fund, an organization that helps homeless people rebuild their lives, will be cleaning a number of designated streets in the neighborhood three days per week,…