April 25, 2023 Staff Report Located at 69-04 Ditmars Blvd., this modern and unique townhouse is being listed at $3.195 million, a price-point record for similar properties in Astoria. The 3-story home was built in 1955 but completely remodeled by its current owner and features a roof top deck, in-ground heated pool with a waterfall,… Read more »
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Making memories: Astoria Easter party featuring egg hunt, visit from Disney characters, crafts and more draws hundreds
April 10, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Hundreds of kids spent their Sunday with a high-energy Easter bash filled with fun activities at the Beer Garden at Bohemian Hall in Astoria on April 9. For the first time since before the pandemic, Blue Balloon Parties hosted the event, bringing it from Long Island City to its… Read more »
Alewife Brewing in Sunnyside introduces five new craft beers
March 31, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Prost! Alewife Brewing, an expansive German beer hall-style taproom located in the heart of Sunnyside, announced the special release of five exceptionally crafted beers just in time for spring. The small-batch brewery, located at at 41-11 39th St., focuses on brewing traditional and innovative styles of beers, using malts… Read more »
Indie, alt-rock band Believe In Ghost! set to perform original hit songs in Astoria April 1
March 24, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi You can catch Believe In Ghost! on Saturday, April 1, at The Let Love Inn, located at 27-20 23rd Ave., in Astoria, where the band will perform an hour of original work alongside Loser Cruiser and Persons. The show is free to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. and… Read more »
Gov. Hochul calls for Queens Assemblyman Ardila’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations
March 17, 2023 By Julia Moro During a press conference on Thursday, March 16, Gov. Kathy Hochul called for Assemblymember Juan Ardila to resign, days after two women accused him of sexual misconduct at a 2015 party. “I condemn all forms of sexual assault. It is intolerable and unacceptable what he did,” Hochul said Thursday… Read more »
More Queens elected officials call on Ardila to resign after accusations of sexual misconduct surface
March 15, 2023 By Julia Moro Queens elected officials are disturbed by the sexual assault accusations against freshman Assembly member Juan Ardila. Many are calling on him to resign after holding the District 37 seat for barely three months. News broke Monday, March 13, that the assemblyman allegedly sexually assaulted two women at a Manhattan… Read more »
Alleged sexual assault victim demands Queens assemblyman’s resignation, with AOC and other Queens electeds echoing her call
March 13, 2023 By Julia Moro While Queens Assemblyman Juan Ardila acknowledged and apologized for sexually assaulting two women at a party in 2015, one of his alleged victims now demands that he step down. “I am calling for Juan Ardila to resign as an Assembly member and would like to see the organizations and… Read more »
Sunnyside, TikTok and the 7 train: The story of how a new pizza star was born
March 14, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi They say that the universe is all about random events. An unlikely friendship between two Queens residents — a popular TikToker and a hardworking pizzeria owner — would lead to an interesting collaboration and a new TikTok video. The inspiring outcome will surprise you. Pizza-maker Dave Acocella met Kenny… Read more »
DOT commissioner visits the intersection in Astoria where a 7-year-old girl was fatally struck last month
March 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The city’s Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez visited the intersection of Newtown Road and 45th Street where a 7-year-old girl was fatally struck last month and announced that his agency will speed up the process of installing safety measures there. Rodriguez met with Council Members Julie Won… Read more »
Police searching for group of suspects who assaulted, robbed passenger on 7 train in Corona
March 9, 2023 By Julia Moro The NYPD is searching for four individuals in connection with the robbery of a 37-year-old man who was punched and threatened with a knife aboard the 7 train in Corona. According to police, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the victim was riding the southbound 7 train… Read more »