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

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.

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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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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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.

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

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

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

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Step back in time for a roaring ’20s Gin Dinner at Tootles and French 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

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143-unit Openaire condominium hits market in Astoria

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143-unit Openaire condominium hits market in Astoria

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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

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

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

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Sports

Ready to rally? Dive into western Queens’ dynamic pickleball and tennis scene

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Western Queens’ best bars to catch the U.S. Open

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