The New York State Senate passed Senator Michael Gianaris’ bill (S2484A) to crack down on drivers who kill or seriously injure others while driving with revoked, suspended or otherwise invalid licenses. The bill would make such an event a felony and is included in the Vision Zero agenda. Assemblywoman Marge Markey carries the bill in the State Assembly. “I am […]
“We Want ACES Out”
Police, Community:A violent dispute between two Bronx street crews spilled onto the street outside a Dutch Kills nightclub on May 14, leaving an innocent bystander with a gunshot wound in his right foot. Sirens screamed throughout the neighborhood as NYPD choppers hovered overhead in search of two suspects connected with the shooting outside the ACES New York gentlemen’s club at 32- […]
Constantinides Commits To Invest In New Youthmarket
Councilman Costa Constantinides announced on May 20 that he will commit to allocating $10,000 to be used to open a new Youthmarket in Ditmars Park. He plans to allocate the funding as part of his FY ‘17 discretionary budget, to be adopted by June 30th. GrowNYC will operate the Youthmarket with community partner Global Kids on Saturdays from July 9th […]
Rally To Increase Funding Of Cultural Organizations
City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo, over a dozen other Council members, and members of the cultural community rallied on May 19th for a $40 million increase in funding for cultural organizations in Fiscal Year 2017. The Council members were joined by actor, playwright, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, actor Daphne Rubin-Vega, El Museo Del […]
Local Express
Marie TornialiMarie Torniali was born in France and immigrated to the United States as a child. Astoria has been in her life since she attended Mater Christi High School. She became a resident of Astoria in 1979 and says she would not think of living anywhere else. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Queens College, in 1986 Torniali was interviewed for […]
CALDC Presents Annual Cultural Festival
The second annual Celebrate Astoria- International Cultural Festival rejoiced in the ethnic diversity of Queens with a colorful spectacle in Astoria Park. Hosted by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, the May 21 event featured groups from around the world who danced and performed music before more than 200 on hand at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn. The program featured Ballet […]
MexiBBQ’s Updated Menu
The creator of the original MexiBBQ Kitchen & Draught menu, well-known chef and Mexican cuisine authority Julieta Ballesteros, has once again put her mark on the popular eatery’s menu. Chef Julieta has created a bill of fare packed with her interpretation of Mexican barbecue street food – the same type of eats one would find in Mexico. Chef’s new menu […]
Sabor De CUBA
Astoria is sizzling with this Sabor de Cuba, an absolutely charming, festive restaurant featuring a modern fusion of Cuban and Caribbean flavors, accented by a sexy interior and fabulous drinks. Cuban cuisine is unique in the Caribbean, combining Spanish, African, and Caribbean flavors with the special spices and preparation that keep you wanting more. Owners Sandra and Willy welcome guests […]
The Origins of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of former Union soldiers and sailors – the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) – established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May […]
Memorial To The Many Fallen
The final resting place for 1,102 (75 were recovered) crewmen of the U.S.S. Arizona who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. They are still entombed within the Arizona herself. The sunken battleship is commemorated by a 184 foot-long memorial structure that spans its mid-portion. No part of the edifice touches the ship. There are three sections in the memorial: […]