June 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was stabbed in the back as he walked along Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria in broad daylight Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria reported that the 21-year-old victim was walking in front of 47-04 Ditmars Blvd., near the heavily trafficked intersection with… Read more »
June 21, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Astoria is preparing to host its first-ever Pride Picnic in the Park, organized by Astoria Has Pride, a local pride group that champions diversity and inclusivity. The event is slated to take place at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The Picnic… Read more »
June 20, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A last-ditch attempt by a group of progressive Queens lawmakers to have a conservative event canceled in Long Island City on June 17 failed, with the gathering going ahead as planned. Six western Queens lawmakers released a joint statement late on Friday, June 16, calling on Motif Studios, a… Read more »
June 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Middle school students from Q300 – The 30th Avenue School in Astoria competed in a cooking competition June 8 as part of Global Kids‘ Teen Battle Chef program, held throughout the school year. The students faced off against peers from other schools across New York City. Throughout the competition,… Read more »
Jun. 20, 2023 By Julia Moro StreetEasy data found that competition in May was toughest in Queens, where the average listing received 133% more inquiries compared to May 2019, more than double the pre-pandemic level. StreetEasy credits this surge to New Yorkers looking for more affordable homes across the city, leading to intense competition in…
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June 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Coca-Cola and celebrity chef Sohla El-Waylly are partnering to hold a free feast on June 27 at the Culture Lab LIC. The event, which will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m., serves as part of Coca-Cola’s “A Recipe for Magic” campaign. It is meant to bring hundreds of New… Read more »
June 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Ample Hills Creamery, the popular ice cream purveyor, is set to reopen under its original owners in what is the latest twist in the brand’s storied history. The husband-and-wife duo of Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna have announced that they have acquired the company — known for churning out… Read more »
June 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A free Independence Day celebration with live music and fireworks will light up Astoria Park next week. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (LDC) Inc. is hosting its early Independence Day celebration on the Astoria Park Great Lawn, on Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and the pool,… Read more »
June 16, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family-run Greek supermarket business that has been a staple of 31st Street in Astoria for nearly 40 years will shutter on Sunday, June 18, although the business is expected to reopen in the fall at a new location close by. Titan Foods, known for its large selection of… Read more »
June 16, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The New York Pizza Festival, hosted by TF Cornerstone, Caputo’s Market & Deli and Lavazza Coffee Company, is set to take place from June 24 to Sept. 3 at The Piazza at Hunter’s Point South Park, located at 52-03 Center Blvd. in Long Island City. The 10-week event will… Read more »