Jan. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin A long-standing nonprofit serving the LGBTQ community has found a new home at the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios. The LGBT Network, a 28-year-old nonprofit that has been based in Long Island City, moved into a new space within the Studio’s main building at 34-12 36th St. last month. The… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill earlier this month to protect people with cognitive disabilities during the pandemic after he heard of an autistic constituent’s tragic death. Addabbo said he was inspired to craft the bill after learning about the passing of Fred D’Amico, a 30-year-old Glendale man… Read more »
Jan. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin A new building with 135 affordable housing units for seniors is going up in Astoria, announced Council Member Costa Constantinides Wednesday night. The mixed-use building will be for seniors and all the units will be affordable. The development will replace a Department of Transportation (DOT) parking lot on city-owned… Read more »
Jan. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin A Middle Village man who allegedly posted online threats about leading an armed caravan to the nation’s capital and killing a U.S. senator-elect has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition. Eduard Florea, 40, was arrested Tuesday at his home on 76th Street near Eliot Avenue after FBI agents… Read more »
Jan. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin Organizers in Astoria are raising funds to keep their neighbors in public housing warm this winter. The Astoria Mutual Aid Network is raising money with the community-based organization Transform America to purchase space heaters for Astoria residents who live in public housing. The organizations have created a GoFundMe to… Read more »
Jan. 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a car crash last week in Glen Oaks. The teen, Dylan Moreno, was driving just blocks away from his home last Thursday when he lost control of the vehicle and smashed into a tree…. Read more »
Jan. 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a second location in Astoria today. The fast-casual restaurant chain opened at 22-06 31st St. in a new building that also has T.J. Maxx as a tenant. The restaurant is open every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and offers a selection of customizable… Read more »
Jan. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin The founder of a successful non-profit in the Rockaways has been accused of rape by one of the organization’s former staffers — and now his lawyer is trying to undermine the alleged victim’s account. Milan Taylor, the founder of Rockaway Youth Task Force (RYTF), was accused of rape in… Read more »
Jan. 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin Federal agents arrested a Middle Village man Tuesday night after he allegedly posted online threats in the aftermath of last week’s riots about leading an armed caravan to Washington D.C. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Eduard Florea, 40, on a weapons-related charge after raiding his home on… Read more »
Jan. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin The twice convicted and disgraced politician Hiram Monserrate is once again trying to make a comeback to public office. The former State Senator and Council Member — who was convicted of misdemeanor assault in 2009 and for the misuse of taxpayer money in 2012 — has filed to challenge… Read more »