MTA Looking to Resurrect W Line this Fall
PHOTO: The W and V lines were eliminated by the MTA in 2010 as part of sweeping service cuts brought on by the economic downturn….
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Astoria International Cultural Fest
Astoria, Queens is a true example of a melting pot; its population has the influence of many cultures from all over the world. Join us on…
Monuments Men Dine on Ditmars
Funnyman Bill Murray last week stopped in at Taverna Kyclades Greek restaurant in Astoria for lunch twice—both times bringing Hollywood royalty with him. On Monday,…
City, State and Federal Officials Hail Heroin Haul
Law-enforcement officials on all levels last week touted the destruction of a multi-million dollar illegal drug pipeline which ran directly from Mexico to New York…
Astoria Arsonist Charged with Setting Fire to Cop Car
An Astoria man last week was charged with setting fire to six cars in Elmhurst—including a marked police vehicle, according to Queens District Attorney Richard…
Pols, Advocates Call on MTA to Bring Bus Rapid Transit to Borough
With the push for a permanent Rockaway ferry still dominating the south Queens transportation conversation, elected officials and transit advocacy groups this week rallied on…
Borough Rental Prices on the Rise
Despite rental prices in Queens decreasing in August, long-term projections say that prices will increase steadily, according to data from the Queens Rental Market Report,…
Two Murderers Get Life Sentences
Two men in separate homicide cases were sentenced last week to 25 years to life in prison. Andrew Caballero, 39, of Flushing, and Karma Sonam,…
Anti-Gun Initiative Expands to Far Rockaway
With shooting incidents on the uptick in the 101st and 114th precincts, elected officials last week announced a citywide initiative to reduce gun violence would be expanded…
Astoria Man Stole $5 Million as Phony Lawyer: DA
An Astoria businessman was convicted of pocketing millions posing as a lawyer for various real estate and capital investment groups between 2000 and 2005, Queens…
Pols pick new trustees for Queens Library
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has been busy working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to pick up the pieces and refill vacancies they created on…
With New Arts District in Queens, an Embracing of Culture
A new art district designation has western Queens keeping its cool. Community leaders and elected officials hailed the designation of the Kaufman Arts District in…
City Delays Vote on Busing Hundreds of PS 11 Students to Distant School
Plans to temporarily relocate Woodside students to a school on the other side of the district in Astoria have been put on hold – for…