June 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan On Thursday, June 27, fireworks will light up the Astoria waterfront to mark the 40th anniversary of the neighborhood’s Independence Day celebration. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Astoria community, organizes the free event. The area’s City Council Member, Tiffany Cabán,… Read more »
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Incumbent State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and challenger Ricardo Pacheco addressed Astoria residents Wednesday night in a final bid to sway voters ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections. González-Rojas, who has held the seat for District 34 since 2021, and Pacheco, a former Marine and NYPD officer, spoke… Read more »
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Kristen Gonzalez and Gus Lambropoulos, candidates for District 59 of the New York State Senate, addressed Astoria residents Wednesday evening ahead of the Democratic primary elections on Tuesday, June 25. Gonzalez, the incumbent State Senator for District 59, and Lambropoulos, an Astoria native who announced his candidacy… Read more »
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Marty Dolan, the 66-year-old investment banker challenging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s 14th Congressional District in the Democratic primary, urged Astoria residents to reject the “radical wing” of the Democratic party at a meeting of the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants and Business Civic Association last week. Dolan, who… Read more »
June 19, 2024 By Bill Parry A teenager was stabbed in Astoria Park by an older man who remains at large more than a week later, according to the NYPD. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria reported that the victim, a 17-year-old boy, was inside the northeast corner of the park near the… Read more »
June 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Long Island City-based real estate firm Modern Spaces has been assigned as the exclusive marketing and sales team for the residential project the Marina Astoria. Located at 30-05 Vernon Blvd., the Marina Astoria is a boutique luxury condominium with 67 units available, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units…. Read more »
June 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With increasingly hotter summers expected in years to come, the city announced a massive investment in NYC pools this week shortly before dozens of pools are scheduled to open for the season on June 26. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation launched… Read more »
June 18, 2024 By Jessica Militello June 20 marks National Vanilla Milkshake Day—a perfect excuse to celebrate and beat the heat with a cool, creamy treat. Why not take this opportunity to explore the rich variety of milkshakes that Western Queens has to offer? Whether you prefer the sweet decadence of salted caramel, the timeless… Read more »
June 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Democratic candidate Gus Lambropoulos announced his candidacy for New York State Senator for District 59 in January, emphasizing his roots in a hardworking immigrant family and his commitment to fostering a thriving New York. The son of Greek immigrants, Lambropoulos’s campaign resonates with his deep connections to the communities… Read more »
June 12, 2024 By BORO Magazine In the heart of Queens, two mom-and-pop restaurants, de Mole and La cevicheria by de Mole, are not only champions of authentic Mexican cuisine, but also embodiments of familial legacy, particularly poignant as Father’s Day approaches. Opened 17 years ago by Ramiro and Mireya Mendez at 45-02 48th Ave…. Read more »