Straphangers displaced by a recent overhaul of the 36th Avenue (Washington Avenue) and 30th Avenue (Grand Avenue) N/W elevated subway stations in Long Island City and Astoria will have reason to celebrate this week. Officials at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the two stations would reopen on June 22, welcome news for riders who have been trekking to […]
25 Years To Life Sentence For Astoria Park Murder
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced on June 18 that an Astoria man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his friend, a man who had moved from Italy to New York City only to be conned by the defendant and then shot and killed in Astoria Park in January 2015. District […]
Passes Gianaris’ Bill For Proper Burials Of Vets’ Remains
NYS Senator Michael Gianaris announced the State Senate passed his legislation (S.3477A) which gives New York’s veterans a dignified burial. The bill, which passed unanimously, would require affected counties and the City of New York to work with a veteran service organization to provide for the burial of a veteran whose remains were unclaimed. “No one is more deserving of […]
QSAC’s 40th Anniversary Gala
QSAC held its gala at The Lighthouse at the Chelsea Piers in celebration of its 40th Anniversary on June 12. Over 370 people attended the event which raised over $450,000. QSAC board member Larry Litwack received the Howard J. Capel Award for excellence. Other awards were presented to Robert Bonanza of the Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York […]
Come Enjoy CALDC’s Exciting Independence Celebration
Very few events in Astoria can gather over 20,000 people, but it’s not uncommon for the Central Astoria Independence Celebration in Astoria Park to bring thousands to the shorefront to enjoy the patriotic concert of beautiful music and fabulous fireworks. This beloved celebration will feature a special performance by the Patriot Brass Ensemble, followed by a spectacular Grucci fireworks display […]
Zenon Taverna
Zenon Taverna is proud to celebrate 30 years in Astoria in its iconic, rustic, Mediterranean home on 31st Avenue. Once you walk through the wood and glass doors of this humble restaurant, you are truly transported to a white-washed, stucco taverna on the island of Cyprus, the third largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean. Opened by the Papageorgiou […]
A Historic First Drive-In Movie Night At Astoria Park
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition and Assembly Member Aravella Simotas presented a historic first drive-in movie night at the Astoria Park parking lot on Friday, June 15 at sunset. The big screen illuminated the lot with the highly anticipated showing of the timeless musical, “Grease.” Cars full of people lined up to see this classic as it was always […]