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99 Cent Discount Store Location On Market For $2.95 Mil
Cushman & Wakefield has announced that their services have been retained on an exclusive basis to market a prime retail property for sale, located at 31-79 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens. Currently occupied by the 99 Cent Discount store, the asking price for the property is $2.95 million, according to the press release. “This prime retail opportunity with…
Read MoreBen Stiller Filming In Astoria
Ben Stiller fans can see him filming his new prison series Dannemora right here in Astoria over the next few weeks. Here he is with owner Brian of Fresco Cantina located at 12-14 31st Avenue. Have you seen Ben Stiller? *Featured Image Via Queens Gazette
Read MoreWoman’s Body Found In Water At Astoria Park
Police responded to a call at around 11AM Sunday morning in regards to a body in the water at Astoria Park, near Shore Boulevard and the Triborough Bridge. When they arrived, they found an unconscious and unresponsive woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was fully clothed and according to reports, there were…
Read MoreThree Men Sought For Questioning In Gym Burglary
Police are on the look out for three men that may have been involved in a burglary last month. Last month an employee walked into work in the morning to find a damaged rear door belonging to an iLoveKickboxing gym on 32-43 Steinway St. Along with the clear forced entry, $1,250 worth of clothing items…
Read MoreRocking It At Rudy’s Hobby & Arts Shop
The shop was once an ice cream parlor before turning into a place for hobbies and odd little knick-knacks. Housing everything from planes, trains and automobiles, it’s full of character and Astoria history. Nestled along three-story brick buildings on 30th Avenue, Rudy’s is a fighting figurine among the wine bars, restaurants and bakeries that have…
Read MoreBroadway’s Ha’s Chinese Opening This Tuesday
The former Queens Kickshaw location will be reopening its doors after extensive remodeling and reinventing from the American style eatery to the new Chinese concept restaurant. Queens Kickshaw closed its doors in August this year, after owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler announced that the eatery will be getting a facelift, after more than 6…
Read MoreMan Murdered at Ravenswood Houses
A man was shot dead Saturday afternoon at the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria, according to police. The man, Jerrel Lewis, was hit in the chest near 36th Avenue and 14th Street, around 4:05PM. Medics were called on the scene and quickly rushed Lewis to Mount Sinai Hospital Queens, where he died. Lewis was 20 years…
Read MorePackage Thief Makes Her Way Through Astoria
Astorians are usually unsurprised by package thieves stealing deliveries right from their door step. It’s been an ongoing problem for many residents of western Queens. Deliveries are usually left unattended when no one is home to sign for them – an issue that has caught the attention of many would-be thieves. The latest video shows…
Read MoreGiddy About Gastroteca, Astoria
Husband & Wife Team, John Parlatore (Chef) and Jessica King (Manager) have created quite the culinary hub with Gastroteca. Located at 33-02 34th Ave, the Italian eatery is full of Astorian inspired ambience and love. The restaurant has a cool rustic feel which is framed by metallic ceilings and black columns along with a Hollywood twist.…
Read MoreRamen Time!
With the chills multiplying, it’s time for some nice, hot, soothing, relaxing, spicy, mouthwatering, noodle slurping – Ramen. Summer’s for ice-cream, but winter, that’s broth time. So here are just some of our picks for the best places to get your Ramen on in Astoria, handle with care: Ramen Okidoki This cute little place gives…
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