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Is Crime a Problem in Astoria?

By Smriti Rao

For residents of Astoria concerned about the recent spate of crime in the area, the 114th Precinct had a reassuring message on Tuesday — “Don’t worry. Everything is under control.” At a packed community council meeting on Tuesday, deputy inspector Paul Vorbeck of the 114th Precinct and his colleagues briefed the community on steps taken... »

Astoria Sees Spike in Car Break-Ins

By Smriti Rao

Residents of Norwood Gardens in Astoria have been advised to keep a close check on their cars and GPS, after a rash of auto break-ins has made them nervous about leaving anything valuable in their cars. Residents report that areas around 35th, 36th and 37th streets at 30th Avenue have been the worst affected, with... »

[Video] Anthony Bourdain in Astoria: Reviews Kabab Cafe and The Right Way to Handle Balls

By MajorDomo

No one comes close to Anthony Bourdain when it comes to calling a spade a spade. Here he is, on a jaunt across Astoria – discovering the authentic Egyptian fare dished out at Kabab Cafe. From goat brains to kidney and balls – this is a compelling reason to stay a carnivore for... »

Remembering “Mr.Steinway Street”

By Smriti Rao

Those who knew Julian “Julie” Wager would agree that Frank Sinatra’s classic tune “My Way” reflected perfectly Wager’s life — a life lived on his own terms. Wager, affectionately dubbed “Mr. Steinway Street” for his involvement in the thoroughfare’s evolution, died Jan. 6. He was 80. »

Best Italian Food in NYC? Astoria’s L’Incontro Bags Top Spot

By MajorDomo

Eat this, Manhattan! Astoria restaurant L'Incontro has been rated by Zagat as having the best Italian food in NYC. The restaurant at 21-76 31st St. in Astoria topped the Zagat 2010 NYC Restaurants Survey, which was released in October. »

“W” Train Elimination – Some Worry, Others Don’t

By Smriti Rao

The W line that runs from Astoria, Queens, to Manhattan's South Ferry is the quintessential middle child. It has trouble attracting attention and competes with its three other siblings, the N, Q, and R lines. The elimination of the Astoria part of the "W" line drew howls of protest from local commuter, but what... »

Astoria Battles Noisy Bar-hoppers

By Smriti Rao

For the last couple of months, Norwood Gardens, Astoria resident Helen Carter has been waking up on weekends to find broken liquor bottles in her backyard. Donnelly Marks, another Norwood resident filled an entire bag with trash found on her block even as she walked her dog one Saturday morning. »

Astoria’s Rally For Safer Streets

By Smriti Rao

Astoria residents are hopeful that 2010 rings in not just new tidings but also better traffic safety regulations on 21st Avenue. A seven block stretch on this Avenue, from 21st Street to 28th Street has been the object of much concern over the last two years as rising accidents have made residents nervous for... »

Queens Holiday Shopping: Stay Local, Shop Global

By Smriti Rao

Still scratching your head over what gifts to buy this season? Is the hole in your pocket smoldering from an impulse purchase? No need to worry. With the smorgasbord of ethnic communities that make up Queens, you can stay local but shop global — and not break the bank. From Dragon statuettes and Tibetan... »

Residents to city: Rezone Astoria now

By Smriti Rao

At first glance, the empty lot at 36-88 36th St. in Astoria looks like any other construction site in the city. But the mere presence of this parcel in a quiet, leafy stretch of Astoria makes the neighbors angry. Days after the Norwood Neighborhood Association reached a compromise with the Department of City Planning... »

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