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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Club Purlieu To Close Its Doors, For Good.

Club Purlieu, on 36-04 34th St is finally closing down.  The Astoria night spot has been the center of a lot of attention over the past year, and after protests and rallies by the community, along with community members like Councilmen Jimmy Van Barmer and Costa Constantinides, and a stack of violations, the doors are…

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More Trouble At Astoria Houses As Residents Urge Police Action!

Astoria Houses are known for being less than safe in Astoria. The affordable housing area for the last four weeks however, has become more violent, with residents demanding Police action. Pictures by a concerned resident show fights breaking out on 1st and 27th Avenue last weekend, while gunshots could be heard by locals.     The resident,…

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