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Photos: Tikkun BBQ hosts finale of summer 2025 ‘Community Cookout’ series in Astoria

The long-awaited Halletts Point esplanade is open to the public along the East River waterfront in Astoria.

Real Estate

Halletts Point esplanade in Astoria opens, reconnecting community to East River waterfront

By Bill Parry

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Tikkun BBQ and Astoria Horror Club host final cookout of the season

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Suspect wanted for flashing woman multiple times while riding R train in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly rammed his victim with a car before beating him in Astoria.

Suspect wanted in vicious Astoria assault after ramming victim with car: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

State Supreme Court issues temporary injunction preventing DOT from installing protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

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Real Estate

Median rent and inventory of rentals in northwest Queens rises from previous year in July 2025: report

By Ethan Marshall

The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

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Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

By Paulina Albarracin

Police in Astoria fatally shot and killed an allegedly knife-wielding man during an encounter in April. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Council Member Tiffany Cában have criticized the police over the incident. Photo: Dean Moses.

Gonzalez, Cabán criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting

By Shane O’Brien

Things to Do

Recharge your mind and body at the G.R.A.C.E. Wellness Market in Astoria

Three men were killed in a horrific chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles in Astoria on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Sunnyside Gardens man identified as driver who started a fatal multi-vehicle collision in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Real Estate

143-unit Openaire condominium hits market in Astoria

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Dining & Nightlife

New ChocoLOT Thinwich available at Chip City locations in Queens is a chocolate lover’s dream

By Jessica Militello

An Astoria man was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court to more than 16 years in prison for running a Mexican sex trafficking organization for nearly a decade in Queens.

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Astoria leader of family-run Mexican sex trafficking organization sentenced to more than 16 years in prison: Feds

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly breaking into restaurants in Astoria and Dutch Kills using a folding stool to climb through windows.

Burglar sought for allegedly breaking into four Astoria restaurants in just over a week: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Things to Do

Astoria’s Ditmars Blvd. Restaurant Week returns Aug. 18-24

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Astoria

More than just a pool: Astoria’s urban oasis boasts fresh look and free swims

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Queens Post

A ferry rider’s guide to neighborhood gems in Astoria and Long Island City

A motorcyclist from Astoria was killed in a fatal collision in Corona after he struck a vehicle, was thrown from his bike, and was struck by a hit-and-run driver near LeFrak City, police said.

Astoria motorcyclist killed in fatal crash on Long Island Expressway near LeFrak City: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Oasis Cafe

Dining & Nightlife

Unwind after hours at these cozy Queens cafes

By Jessica Militello

Chaos and confrontation erupted on July 21 outside the Astoria office of Assemblymember and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, where dueling protests exposed deep political and cultural divides in one of New York City’s most contentious election cycles.

Politics

Dueling protests clash outside Zohran Mamdani’s Astoria office

By Robert Pearl

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Cool off this summer with margaritas in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

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Secure your spot: a limited-edition pop-up dinner at Mayahuel

A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.

Teen stabbed in front of Astoria gym trying to defend friend under attack: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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