May 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A woman is dead after being struck by a motorist while crossing 21st Street in Astoria Friday night. Karina Larino, 38, was hit by a driver of a 2005 Honda Element while attempting to cross 21st Street— near Astoria Park—at around 10:10 p.m., according to police. The victim lived… Read more »
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Owner of The Brass Owl to Branch Out, To Open Children’s Store on Ditmars Boulevard
May 5, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The owner of The Brass Owl, a boutique located on Ditmars Boulevard, is opening a children’s store. The new store, which will be called The Tiny Owl, will open on May 21 at 31-21 Ditmars Blvd. in a space that was previously occupied by Zikos Realty. The Tiny Owl… Read more »
Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Astoria
May 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A pedestrian is in critical condition after being mowed down by a hit-and-run driver in Astoria early Friday morning. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was hit while crossing at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 33rd Street at around 3:40 a.m., according to police. The driver, who was in… Read more »
New Fleet of Improved Electric Citi Bikes Unveiled in Astoria Thursday
May 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new fleet of electric Citi Bikes that have longer battery capacity and an array of innovative features was launched in Astoria Thursday. The e-bikes have a new design and are quicker, more environmentally friendly, and come with onboard safety sensors, as well as a built-in LCD screen. The… Read more »
Rents Jump Near Subway Stations, Particularly in Long Island City
May 5, 2022 Staff Report The rental market has bounced back—with apartments located within a half mile of a subway station coming back with vigor. The real estate firm RentHop released a report earlier this week that found that the median rent paid for a 1-bedroom apartment has jumped significantly for those located near subway… Read more »
New Queer Lounge To Open in Astoria This Month
May 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new queer cocktail lounge that will host DJ nights and drag events is set to open on 30th Avenue later this month. The new establishment, called Kween, will open at 34-10 30th Ave. on May 16 in a space that was previously occupied by the Mexican restaurant Viva… Read more »
City Reaches Settlement With “Predatory” Used Car Dealerships Operating in Woodside
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray A Woodside-based company with used-car dealerships on Northern Boulevard has entered into a $375,000 settlement with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection after being accused of bilking its customers out of thousands of dollars. JF Motors, which is headquartered at 60-20 Northern Blvd., advertised its vehicles online at… Read more »
French Bistro Opens in Astoria Owned by Popular Queens Restaurateur
May 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The owner of a popular French bistro in East Elmhurst has opened a location in Astoria. The new restaurant, called Chez Olivia, opened at 29-11 23rd Ave. Wednesday in a space that was previously occupied by The Yard Pizzeria. The new venue is owned by Vincent Caro, the proprietor… Read more »
Council Member Won Holds Pro Choice Rally at Lou Lodati Park to Protect Abortion Rights
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray While thousands flocked to Foley Square in Manhattan Tuesday to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade draft ruling, a group of Sunnyside residents went to Lou Lodati Park to let their feelings be known that they disagree with the likely decision. Council Member Julie Won organized a last-minute… Read more »
Holden Introduces 12 Bills That Aim to Improve New Yorkers’ Quality of Life
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray Council Member Bob Holden introduced 12 quality-of-life bills last Thursday that tackle everything from the sale of e-cigarettes to excessively bright lights. The bills aim to address the lack of parking, restrict disturbances caused by excessively bright lights, crack down on illegal parties, protect the privacy of New Yorkers… Read more »