June 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A decades-old pool hall in Astoria has shuttered following a protracted legal battle over back rent dating from the onset of the pandemic. Steinway Café Billiards, an iconic venue for western Queens pool players known for its more than two dozen pool tables and a red-carpeted floor that contained… Read more »
June 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An Elmhurst street corner has been co-named after the former owner of the Grandstand Pub and Restaurant, a beloved Irish American bar that closed last year. The intersection of Simonson Street and Grand Avenue is now known as John Browne Way, named after the publican John Browne who died… Read more »
June 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD shut down an alleged brothel in Woodside last week following an undercover sting operation where two women in their 60s were arrested for prostitution. Local residents say they have been calling for its closure for some time and that similar establishments are operating freely in the area…. Read more »
June 9, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside will be celebrating American pride on Saturday, June 10, at the 53rd Annual Flag Day Parade. The parade will start at 11a.m. on Greenpoint Avenue and 40th Street and will march east up Greenpoint Avenue to Joe Sabba Park, which is located at the intersection of Queens Boulevard… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Members of the striking Writers Guild of America picketed outside the Silvercup East Studios in Long Island City on Tuesday, June 6, leading to the day’s shooting of the TV show “Daredevil” to be shut down. Around 40 people took part in the picket, most of whom are members… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Bill Parry With her first legislative session in Albany drawing to a close for the summer, rookie state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the youngest woman ever elected to the Senate at age 27, has proven herself to be a prolific lawmaker. Her Secure Our Data Act was passed by a full Senate… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Approximately 80 firefighters worked to extinguish a large fire that erupted on the rooftop terrace of an apartment building in Long Island City on Tuesday, June 6, according to the FDNY. The fire broke out on the 11th floor of 41-15 23 St. just before 7 p.m., sending heavy… Read more »
June 6, 2023 By Julia Moro Days after Queens Community Board 2 dealt Assemblyman Juan Ardila another political blow by passing a “no confidence” resolution, Ardila released the results of an “independent” investigation that looked into the two allegations of sexual assault which surfaced earlier this year. Ardila was accused of sexually assaulting two women… Read more »
June 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The city is nearing the completion of a study that seeks to examine alternative sites for a new ferry terminal at Hunter Points South Park, which will replace the existing station. The NYC Economic Development Corp., which oversees the city’s ferry routes, said it is considering the feasibility of… Read more »
June 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released an image of a man wanted for allegedly groping a woman on a 7 train in Woodside on Saturday night. The alleged pervert approached the 29-year-old victim as the northbound train was nearing the 61st Street Woodside station at around 11 p.m. on June 3, according… Read more »