Jun. 28, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The city’s largest public pool officially opened for the season on Thursday morning, drawing hundreds of eager visitors eager to cool off on a hot day. The reopening of Astoria Pool, which was closed last season for a $19 million reconstruction project, was… Read more »
Jun. 19, 2024 By ishkurhan June 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With increasingly hotter summers expected in years to come, the city announced a massive investment in NYC pools this week shortly before dozens of pools are scheduled to open for the season on June 26. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
May. 6, 2024 By emarshall May 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the borough, announced Friday that the winner of its inaugural “Queens’ Best Halal Restaurant Competition” was the Astoria modern Thai fusion restaurant Nur Thai. In celebration of the restaurant’s distinct honor, Nur… Read more »
Apr. 10, 2024 By zgewelb Apr. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The excavation process for the property at 41-08 Crescent St. in Astoria is set to begin, marking the first step towards the construction of a 17-story residential tower, according to New York YIMBY. The 30,102-square-foot-long lot has already been surrounded by construction fencing. Machines for the construction work are expected to arrive on site within the coming weeks. The 189-foot-tall structure expected to be built on the property was designed by Dan Ionescu Architects and developed by Forte Italia LLC. Pecora Group LLC is the current owner of the… Read more »
Apr. 8, 2024 By admin Apr. 8, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain The Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice has launched a new interactive map detailing hazards in each neighborhood in the city in a bid to tackle environmental inequity across the five boroughs. The Environmental Justice NYC (EJNYC) Mapping Tool, the first-ever online resource… Read more »
Mar. 27, 2024 By zgewelb Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden will be holding a special meet-and-greet at Murphy’s Bar at 45-01 23rd Ave. in Astoria on Friday, Apr. 19 from 7-9 p.m. For $25, fans can get an autograph from and a picture with Gooden. Attendees will… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2024 By Tammy Scileppi You can’t beat handcrafted when it comes to thoughtful gift-giving. This Valentine’s Day and beyond, think heart-melting, one-of-a-kind finds for that special someone or for family and friends. Hardworking local makers put a lot of heart and soul into their artisanal products and supporting these small Queens-based businesses — which… Read more »