August 2, 2024 By Jessica Militello With warm nights and gorgeous summer sunsets, there is no better time to enjoy dinner or drinks at a rooftop venue. Western Queens has many rooftop spots to offer, from hidden gems to upscale dining, pool parties, rooftop classes and events. Make the most of the pleasant weather by… Read more »
Tag: Astoria
Man sought in armed robbery of Astoria bodega, attempted heist in Manhattan : NYPD
July 30, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for an armed robber who targeted a bodega near the Grand Central Parkway in broad daylight nearly two weeks ago. The suspect entered the Noreen Grocery store at 29-24 Hoyt Ave. S. at around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21… Read more »
Couple sought for spraying unknown liquid during cell phone heists in Astoria, Brooklyn and Bronx: NYPD
July 29, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct are looking for a man and his female accomplice, who allegedly robbed an electronics store on Steinway Street in Astoria in broad daylight during the evening of Sunday, July 14. Investigators say the same couple targeted a cell phone store in Brooklyn just over… Read more »
Sip and learn: Astoria’s Tootles and French introduces exciting wine classes and local collaborations
July 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Astoria wine bar Tootles and French has launched a new program of classes and events, showcasing unconventional wine-growing regions and partnering with several local businesses. The wine bar, which opened at 36-15 Ditmars Blvd. in April 2023, kicked off a series of educational and interactive classes in June, and… Read more »
‘The Cave’ boxing gym offers a sense of community in Astoria
July 29, 2024 By Kathryn Greene Whether you are there to workout, change your lifestyle or train for a fight, Astoria’s first boxing gym, “The Cave,” welcomes you. “Everything in the world was born from a cave,” said Norman Bahij, co-owner and head coach of The Cave, explaining how Astoria’s first boxing gym got its… Read more »
Discover hidden gems of western Queens you might not know about
July 26, 2024 By Allison Kridle Like any bustling metropolis, everyone in western Queens seems to have their staples or go-to places. The unsung heroes, however, are the hidden gems that lurk between bodegas and bistros in our diverse borough. We have dug up six not-so-known spots in the neighborhood with a historical spin for… Read more »
R train rider assaulted by two men after verbal dispute in Astoria subway station : NYPD
July 25, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for two suspects who attacked a 42-year-old man inside the 46th Street R train station on the night of Sunday, July 14. The victim was waiting on the station’s platform that serves the Queens Boulevard line… Read more »
Bronx motorist arraigned for critically injuring cyclist while leading police on high-speed chase through Astoria: DA
July 23, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Bronx man for striking an e-bike rider and speeding away while evading police during a car chase through the streets of Astoria earlier this month. Harold Vega, 46, of Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven section, was arraigned Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court… Read more »
Astoria’s Neptune Diner set to close its doors for good this Sunday
July 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Neptune Diner, which has served the Astoria community for the last 40 years, will close its doors for the final time this Sunday. The popular diner first opened at 31-05 Astoria Blvd. in 1984 and quickly became a beloved local institution. Staff at the diner confirmed that it will… Read more »
Pride picnic held at Astoria Park celebrating end of Pride Month
July 19, 2024 By Angelica Vivas Queer performers ignited energy into hundreds of New Yorkers laid across the Great Lawn in Astoria Park on Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the last days of Pride Month. Astoria Has Pride organized the neighborhood’s second annual Pride Picnic with the help of five main sponsors and more than… Read more »