Aug. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 5-story residential building at 31-11 28th Rd. in Astoria. The proposed development, located between 31st Street and 33rd Street, would be 50 feet tall and yield 5,854 square feet if built. Its entire square footage would be devoted to residential… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2024 By Amanda Salazar and Jessica Militello In celebration of National Banana Split Day on August 25th, we’ve gathered a list of Western Queens ice cream shops that are serving up cool treats—banana split or not. Whether you prefer your ice cream in a cup or cone, as a banana split, soft serve,… Read more »
Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Whitey Ford Field is set to host its first adult baseball action in more than a generation next weekend when youth team the East River Sharks takes to the field for a homerun derby on Saturday, Aug. 31. The park, located between 2nd Street and 26th Avenue on the… Read more »
Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson Aug. 21 is World Senior Citizens Day, a day to celebrate seniors and increase awareness of the issues that affect older adults. To mark the occasion, QNS spoke exclusively with three inspiring local women who continue to make a difference in their communities while embracing the journey of aging… Read more »
Aug. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Excavation work is being done at the development site of a future 7-story residential building at 30-78 29th St. in Astoria. The estimated completion of the building is set for the winter of 2025. Demolition work was completed at the site, which was previously occupied by a single home,… Read more »
Aug. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction is almost complete for a new 6-story mixed-use residential building at 31-90 29th St. in Astoria. According to the development site, the building is expected to be completed in the winter of 2024. The work over the remaining months will mainly consist of completing the base and remaking… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City comic book store Everyone Comics x Collectibles suffered a second break-in this year when a thief kicked in the store’s glass door over the weekend and made off with around $300 in cash and a number of collectibles. The store, located at 41-26 27th St., has… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Wonder, a food delivery platform that connects customers with high-quality chefs and restaurants in the US, is set to open locations in Astoria and Jackson Heights in the fall. The food technology start-up, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore in 2018, will open an Astoria location at 25-33 Broadway in… Read more »
Aug. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a Croc-wearing burglar who broke into one of the eateries at the International Food Court and stole cash and booze last month. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 20, when the bushy-haired hipster entered… Read more »
Aug. 19, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Gilbey’s, a hugely popular Irish bar that has operated on Broadway for the past 28 years, will close its doors for the final time on Thursday. The bar, located at 32-01 Broadway, announced the news in a post on Instagram, stating that Thursday, Aug. 22, will be the last… Read more »