Tangram, a mixed-use development providing entertainment, shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Flushing, hosted a Fun Food Crawl in its newly opened Food Hall on Saturday, Jan. 14. The event featured a live DJ, stunt performers, and Tangramaton, a 14-foot LED robot, alongside some of the best food the area has to offer…. Read more »
Feb. 22, 2022 By Allie Griffin A Briarwood man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for fatally stabbing his son-in-law in January 2019. Marco Ortiz, 48, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first-degree Tuesday morning as a Queens jury was in the process of deliberations. “As jurors decided his fate, the defendant opted to plead guilty… Read more »
Feb. 16, 2022 By Christian Murray Community leaders and environmental advocates held a press conference outside the Queensbridge Houses NYCHA complex Tuesday to call on the Public Service Commission to approve two renewable energy projects that would lead to a reduction of fossil fuel burning plants in Western Queens. The NYS Public Service Commission—which oversees… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An alleged hit-and-run driver has been arrested for fatally striking a 16-year-old cyclist in College Point last year. Christian Soriano, 27, was arrested Wednesday for manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of a crash after he allegedly hit Darwin Durazno with his car on June 4. Soriano,… Read more »
Feb. 2, 2022 By Christian Murray Stop & Shop supermarket will be closing its 48th Street location in Long Island City later this year, the company has confirmed. A representative for Stop & Shop said the company decided not to renew its lease at its 34-51 48th Street store and will close in coming months—although… Read more »
Jan. 11, 2022 By Christian Murray Two hydro-electric companies that will be delivering clean energy to a substation in Astoria in 2025 have come together to donate $1.25 million to the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens. Hydro-Quebec and Transmission Developers Inc., which are developing a clean energy transmission line from the Canada-US border… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2022 By Allie Griffin A Forest Hills gastropub that has been in the neighborhood for 10 years has closed its doors due to the ongoing pandemic. The owners of Austin Public, located at 70-28 Austin St., announced Sunday that they have permanently closed the pub and have not renewed their lease. “I would… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city launched a new resource guide highlighting New York City’s vibrant Asian cultures and communities like Flushing—for visitors and locals alike. NYC & Company, the city’s marketing and tourism agency, launched the website and permanent guide called “The Asian Experience in NYC” Wednesday to celebrate the city’s Asian… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2021 Staff Report The Queens-Astoria Post is holding an online candidate forum next week for the 22nd Council district. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will include all the candidates running for the seat. The district covers Astoria, East Elmhurst and parts of Jackson… Read more »
Sept. 17, 2021 By Christian Murray Police are looking for two men wanted for a stabbing that took place outside an Astoria bodega during the early hours Monday. The suspects allegedly got into a dispute with the victim, a 35-year-old man, outside 24-01 Deli & Grocery, located at 24-01 31 St., at around 3:30 a.m…. Read more »