May 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall During the first quarter of 2024, the average price for closed condos in Astoria went up 11% year-over-year, according to the Q1 report by the real estate firm Modern Spaces. The Astoria condo market saw a notable increase in average closing prices, climbing from $683,307 in the first quarter… Read more »
Apr. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens was awarded a $3 million capital from Empire State Development earlier this month to support the club’s redevelopment project in Astoria. The new clubhouse will be approximately 125,000 square feet and include a state-of-the-art gymnasium, 175-seat theater, regulation swimming pool, classroom… Read more »
Apr. 24, 2024 By Bill Parry Two teenagers were stabbed during a bloody confrontation with a group of men on Monday evening in the Steinway section of Astoria. The young men were walking at the intersection of 21st Avenue and 75th Street, two blocks north of St. Michael’s Cemetery, at around 6:45 p.m. when they… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Students from U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district gathered in Astoria last week to showcase their visual art submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. The inaugural showcase, held on April 19 at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens on 30th Road in Astoria, displayed several pieces by high… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Lottery announced Tuesday that a top-prize-winning ticket for the Take 5 evening drawing was sold Monday, Apr. 22, at an Astoria store. The ticket, valued at $33,378, was sold at Metrocare Pharmacy Inc., located at 21-12 36th Ave. The winning Take 5 numbers are drawn from… Read more »
Apr. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres In celebration of National Volunteer Month, Chandra Darsan, a local Astoria Park resident, was inducted into the 4th Annual New York Road Runners (NYRR) Volunteer Hall of Fame, along with six others. This honor is a token of appreciation for volunteers’ pivotal role in supporting NYRR’s events, including the… Read more »
Apr. 11, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Over 40 students at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens in Astoria participated in a mentoring session on drone technology and green energy jobs Wednesday evening as part of an initiative to introduce young children to STEM careers. The event, which took place in the Variety… Read more »
Apr. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The excavation process for the property at 41-08 Crescent St. in Astoria is set to begin, marking the first step towards the construction of a 17-story residential tower, according to New York YIMBY. The 30,102-square-foot-long lot has already been surrounded by construction fencing. Machines for the construction work are… Read more »
Apr. 11, 2024 By Allison Kridle If you were to ask a Queens resident what’s one thing they want more of, they will likely reply: Space. For Astorians, many crave a place to gather, work, create, and meet neighbors or somewhere that feels like home where they can be productive all in one. Astoria business… Read more »
Apr. 8, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain The Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice has launched a new interactive map detailing hazards in each neighborhood in the city in a bid to tackle environmental inequity across the five boroughs. The Environmental Justice NYC (EJNYC) Mapping Tool, the first-ever online resource of its kind, was launched… Read more »