May 17, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who robbed a 42-year-old woman at knifepoint in the vicinity of 52nd Street and Queens Boulevard last week.
Police said the woman was walking along the street at 9:45 am,…
May 16, By Christian Murray
Defying the wishes of Community Board 2 and Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, the Board of Standards and Appeals has given the all clear to a developer to construct a 17-story hotel building at 32-45 Queens Blvd.…
May 13, By Christian Murray
An Astoria-based veterinarian is opening a Sunnyside location.
The Sunnyside clinic will be located at 45-10 Skillman Ave. and will be operated by the owner of the Steinway Animal Hospital.
The Sunnyside clinic will not be open for a few months,…
May 12, By Michael Florio
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz strongly opposes Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to override a local community board vote and put bike lanes on Queens Boulevard.
Community Board 4 voted Tuesday night to approve a DOT safety proposal for Queens Boulevard,…
May 12, By Christian Murray
A French café is opening on Skillman Avenue in the location that had once been occupied by Rosario’s Pizzeria.
The café, which will be owned and operated by a Frenchman, is expected to open at its 50-12 Skillman Avenue location in mid June.…
May 12, Staff Report
Police are searching for a 13-year Woodside girl who went missing yesterday.
Leslie Ayala, 13, was last seen Wednesday, May 11th, at 7:50 am when she was leaving her home on 41st Street near 50th Avenue.…
May 10, Staff Report
A 74-year old woman was punched in the head by an unknown man as she was walking down the stairs at the 65th Street Station in Woodside, according to police.
The police said that the woman was walking down the stairs at 5:15 pm on Sunday,…
May 9, By Michael Florio
A 55-year-old man was shot during a botched robbery attempt in Woodside in the early hours Sunday morning.
Two men approached the victim on 61st Street near Broadway at 4:42 am and demanded his property.…
May 4, Staff Report
Cris & Jason Beauty Studio at 46-27 Skillman Ave was temporarily closed last week to complete renovations in their salon.
“After 5 years, we wanted to upgrade the equipment and furniture to give a modern look and provide new services for our clients,” said Nieves,…
May 5, By Christian Murray
A representative of State Sen. Michael Gianaris’ office has been caught up in the campaign finance investigation that has embroiled the de Blasio administration.
Matt Lerch, an Astoria resident who represents Gianaris at community board meetings and local events,…