Police searching for suspect in Astoria robbery

A male suspect broke into Tobacco-N-Vape and stole approximately $5,000 and multiple cigarette cartons, according to police. The robbery took place at the smoke shop, located at 33-18 31st Avenue at 4:42AM on Thursday, January 16th. Authorities have released surveillance video of the suspect, which can be seen below. Those with any information in regards…

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Man dead following dispute in Astoria

According to a story originally reported by the Astoria Post, a 21-year old victim was involved in a dispute and fatally stabbed on Sunday, February 9th. At approximately 8:30PM near 31st Street and 36th Avenue, a fight allegedly broke out involving the victim and multiple other individuals. Three other men are reported to also be…

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Woman groped and followed home in Astoria

On July 27th, shortly before 3AM, an Astoria woman was approached by a man within the vicinity of 23rd Ave. & 24th St. asking for her help. The man claimed to have been in an accident on his bicycle, and proceeded to grope the woman, who then went home. However, at approximately 4:30AM the victim…

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Ravenswood: Ya win Some Ya Lose Some

Image via Astoria Post

A lot of action has been going on in Ravenswood. Here’s the good and the bad I guess you win some you lose some in Ravenswood, located at 21-10 35th Ave. Here’s the bad news. Police are still looking for the suspect (African American, 6 ft 3 give or take, about 25 years old) who…

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Search is on for man who fired gun on Steinway

The search is on for a man who allegedly fired a gun outside of Maya Restaurant & Bar, located at 25-94 Steinway Street. The incident occurred on Monday, March 18th shortly after midnight, and authorities have released the suspect’s image, as shown below, to the public in the hopes of finding the suspect. If you…

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Police On The Lookout For Robber Targeting Women

The NYPD are looking for a man in connection to five robberies that took place in Astoria and Long Island City, all of which were aimed at women.  According to police, the pattern began on July 28th just before midnight when the suspect approached a woman on 33rd Street near 34th Avenue. He took out…

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Man Found Face Down And Dead On Astoria Street

According to NBC New York Sources, a man who was involved in a custody battle with a woman was later found dead on a street in Astoria, his mouth full of mulch.  The man, a 48 year old yet to be identified, was discovered face down around 1AM on 18th Street, according to law enforcement.…

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Multiple People Shot At Astoria Apartment

Police surround an apartment in Astoria where 4 people, including a child, were shot dead.

NYPD officers swarmed an apartment building Monday night, after police said that four people, including a 5 year old boy, were shot and killed.  According to CBSlocal, the gunfire began around 8:30PM at an apartment building on 30th Drive and 23rd Street.  The police entered the ground floor apartment after responding to a 911 call…

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22 Year Old Cyclist Struck On 35th Street Has Died.

22 year old Xelea Samonte, who was struck on Monday night by a van on 35th Street, has died, according to police.  The young woman lived by Shore Boulevard in the Ditmars side of Astoria.  She was cycling at the intersection of 35th Street and 23rd Avenue when she rode through a red light and was…

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Angry Passenger Arrested For Soaking Traffic Agent Over Ticket (UPDATED)

A male passenger,  Salama Haytham (35 years old), has been arrested for assault and obstructing government administration, after he threw an unknown substance at a Traffic Cop when she had given a female driver he was with a ticket for double parking on Steinway Street according to Patch.  ORIGINAL POST –  An angry passenger let a…

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