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Suspect sought in violent subway stabbing at Steinway Street station in Astoria

Feb. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 5, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki  Transit police in Queens are searching for the suspect involved in a violent subway stabbing during an argument on Friday, Jan. 31. The NYPD released images on Tuesday night of the assailant, who is sought in connection with the attack at the Steinway… Read more »

Astoria native brings a personal touch to luxury condo developments

Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »

Major residential tower proposed near Astoria Park, offering scenic RFK Bridge views

Jan. 29, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New building permits have been filed for a 26-story mixed-use tower at 25-02 9th St. in Astoria, a cul-de-sac offering scenic views of the RFK Bridge and located near Astoria Park. The newly filed permits propose a 26-story development rising 262 feet and encompassing 218,157… Read more »

MTA wraps up Queens bus redesign hearings with focus on community feedback and new routes

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Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held the final public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Design on Wednesday, Jan 22. The virtual town hall hearing covered an overview of the Proposed Final Plan Addendum and frequently asked questions by bus customers and other stakeholders.  MTA officials, including Lucille K. Songhai, assistant…

Leasing begins for 647 units at Halletts Point in Astoria

Jan. 15, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate agency the Durst Organization announced the launch of leasing for 647 residential units at the upcoming 20 and 30 Halletts Point developments in Astoria on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Set to open in Spring 2025, the developments were designed by Handel Architects… Read more »

Astoria welcomes Gaming City: Where virtual reality meets arcade classics

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Jan. 3, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Are you ready to play? A new interactive gaming center and arcade is set to open in Astoria next week, featuring a number of state-of-the-art 4 and 5D arcade games. Gaming City is scheduled to open its doors at 36-10 31st St. by Friday,… Read more »