BY JASON D. ANTOS The resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, set off a shockwave of celebration and jubilee felt not only on the streets of Cairo and Tahrir Square but on the streets of Astoria as well. More...
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance with the whereabouts and identity of the following individual wanted in connection with a robbery in the confines of the 114th Precinct. On Thursday, February 10, at approximately 3:30 p.m. More...
Police precincts throughout Queens are currently seeking qualified candidates to volunteer as members of their local Auxiliary Police Departments to serve as the eyes and ears of the NYPD, police officials said. More...
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105th Precinct
Arrest Girlfriend In Fatal Stabbing
Police last week arrested a 36-year-old Cambria Heights woman after she fatally stabbed her live-in boyfriend during a February 7 domestic dispute. More...
Queens Transit cops are offering a new weapon to help in their war on thieves who snatch electronic gadgets from city straphangers.
The “IDs for iPods” program gives bus and subway riders the opportunity to register their iPod’s, c More...
Two Queens lawmakers continued their efforts the week of February 7, to promote racino gambling at Aqueduct Racetrack while highlighting what they perceive as the rotten deal the state will get from Indian-operated casinos. More...
Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) announced a new traffic signal change at 37th Street and Astoria Boulevard South that will help ease the burden for hundreds of motorists who pass the congested spot each day. More...
This corner bistro features the exotic, flavorful cuisine of Morocco and the Mediterranean in a very informal setting. Warm weather offers plenty of outside seating and people watching on the corner of Steinway Street and 24th Avenue. More...
Some years ago the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and 22, respectively, were celebrated as two separate holidays. More...
Walmart Is Wanted Here To The Editor: Unfortunately, not everyone has the “Welcome Mat Out For Walmart” (I on Politics by John Toscano, Feb. 2, 2011). More...
Thousands came to Flushing on February 12 to partake in the 15th annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade. The parade featured dragon dancers, steel drummers, fireworks and marching bands. More...
On Saturday, February 12, FDNY responded to a large fire that broke out on the top floor of a six-story apartment building on 44th Street and Newtown Road in Astoria. More details to follow. More...
Assemblymember Marge Markey (D-Maspeth) is reaching out to residents and businesses in Maspeth to urge them to attend an open house organized by the city Department of Transportation (DOT) to reveal plans for a permanent solution to the scourge of tr More...
Western Queens will soon see an infusion of trees, green jobs and youth environmental programs thanks to over $3 million in grants distributed by North Star Fund. More...
Those scratches on the inside of your child’s belt may be more than just wear and tear, they could be a signal that your child is a member of a street gang, law enforcement officials said.
Police officials last week offered the following &ldqu More...
The young mother shot to death by her estranged husband suffered through years of domestic abuse and mental anguish before the crazed ex-con executed her, sources said. More...
There are currently 1.8 million residents of New York City with limited English language proficiency, Amina Masood, a policy analyst for the Mayor’s Office of Operations, said at the January meeting of the Queens Borough Cabinet. More...
An Astoria man found dead last week in his snowbound BMW died from carbon monoxide poisoning, a spokesperson for the city Medical Examiner’s office said.
An EMS worker discovered the body of 31-year-old Astoria resident Argent Dyryzi at 12:17 More...
On February 4, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer met with neighbors at the Madani Masjid in Woodside. Van Bramer took part in a special prayer and addressed questions and concerns from members about local libraries and schools in the district. More...
Councilmember Jim Gennaro helps promote the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day on February 4, in an effort to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease now the number one killer of women. More...
JCPenney presented its JCPenney Aferschool grant for $10,000 to the Lefrak City Youthand Adult Activities Association in support of the New Millennium Afterschool Program at its Elmhurst location at Queens Center Mall. The mission of the New M More...
Mayor Michael Bloomberg was subjected to a withering barrage of charges from the major municipal labor unions last week as he engaged them in issues related to his efforts to try to enact a budget while dealing with a huge deficit. More...
Dear Savvy Senior What are the IRS filing requirements for seniors this year? I had to file income tax returns last year, but my income dropped a bit and I’m wondering if I may be off the hook this year. What can you tell me? Tired of Taxes More...
The MTA has announced two major projects slated for Astoria in 2011 that will affect several weekend and some weekday schedules during off-peak hours. The first project involves a track panel installation at 36th Avenue. More...
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