Jun. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 11, 2024 By Jessica Militello It is almost time to celebrate Father’s Day once again. If you are struggling to outdo last year’s gift or are stumped on what to buy, Western Queens offers a plethora of shopping options. Whether it is vintage treasures or grooming essentials, here… Read more »
Tag: ASTORIA
Youth soccer stars shine at NYCFC’s annual community cup in Astoria
Jun. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Hundreds of children from across the five boroughs of New York took part in New York City FC’s third-annual Community Cup at the Triborough Bridge Playground in Astoria on Sunday. Children aged 8-11 from 30 different neighborhoods across the city took… Read more »
Sweet Tone’s Desserts charms Astoria with unique flavors at local pop-ups
Jun. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 7, 2024 By Jessica Militello Sweet Tone’s Desserts has been making a name for itself lately in the Astoria community. They sell their gluten—and dairy-free treats at pop-up events and businesses in the neighborhood. With sweets that have delicious flavors like matcha lavender and orange pistachio, it’s no… Read more »
Taste of Texas comes to Queens for 2024 Chili Cookoff
Jun. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 5, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Over 700 people attended the Texas Chili Cookoff at Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria on Sunday afternoon, celebrating the Lone Star State’s best chili and queso. Now in its 55th year, the annual event hosted by the New York Chapter of… Read more »
New protected bike lanes likely coming to Astoria this year: DOT
Jun. 3, 2024 By ishkurhan June 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan At a community meeting in Astoria on Thursday, dozens of locals erupted in applause after the Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined its proposed changes to a major chunk of 31st Avenue. The biggest potential change is an approximately mile-long stretch of parking-protected bike lanes…. Read more »
NYC Sheriff discusses efforts to clamp down on illegal smoke shops at Astoria meeting
May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 30, 2024 By Queens Post News Team New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda addressed a crowd of over 100 people at a meeting of the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants, & Business Civic Association on Wednesday night, highlighting efforts to clamp down on illegal smoke shops in the city. The… Read more »
NYIFC hosting third annual 5K in memory of former player to benefit food poverty non-profit
May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 30, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Soccer club New York International FC is calling on runners and community members to lace up their sneakers and join the club’s top athletes for a poignant cause. The soccer club is hosting its third annual 5K run to honor the… Read more »
Popular Italian restaurant Trattoria L’incontro set to close in Astoria and open new location on Upper East Side
May. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 23, 2024 By Queens Post News team Popular Astoria Italian restaurant Trattoria L’incontro is set to close its doors for the final time on Sunday ahead of a planned move to the Upper East Side. Trattoria L’incontro, located at 21-76 31st St., has served the Astoria community for… Read more »
Queens lawmakers rally for legislation to improve representation of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities
May. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres At the state Capitol on Wednesday, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and leaders from groups such as the New York Immigration Coalition and Malikah rallied support for a bill that seeks to overhaul demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North… Read more »
Woodside cab driver indicted for fatal collision that killed an Astoria deliveryman in LIC last November: DA
May. 21, 2024 By bparry May 21, 2024 By Bill Parry A Woodside man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly driving the wrong way on Northern Boulevard and striking and killing an Astoria delivery man who was riding a scooter in a head-on collision last November. Mohammad Bhuiyan, 48, was arraigned in… Read more »