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'Real estate is a lot more money now': Queens family-owned funeral homes struggling to stay in business

/ October 10, 2018

On your marks, get set, gobble! The NYC Cupcake Run is in Astoria on Saturday

/ October 09, 2018

Lawmakers announce funding approved for senior affordable housing in Astoria

/ October 09, 2018

Police impersonator who threatened Astoria man to donate money to local precinct remains at large: cops

/ October 08, 2018

Series of violent incidents prompts liquor authority to revoke Astoria bar's booze permit

/ October 08, 2018

Photo via Google Maps/Inset courtesy of NYPD

Bandit in a patriotic hat sought for swiping cash from a bank branch in Astoria

/ October 04, 2018

Test your knowledge of Kavanaugh and other real cases at True Crime Trivia Show in Astoria

/ October 02, 2018

These homes are for sale in Douglaston, Whitestone and Astoria.

Take a look inside these homes that are for sale in Douglaston, Whitestone and Astoria

/ October 02, 2018

Michael commented on:
Astoria woman tearfully confronts Sen. Jeff Flake in elevator about Kavanaugh endorsement

September 29, 2018 / 7:26 PM

Tough girl socialists corner the man and make sure it's all on camera. Way to go Queens. You've become Manhattan.

charles castro commented on:
Astoria woman tearfully confronts Sen. Jeff Flake in elevator about Kavanaugh endorsement

September 28, 2018 / 3:47 PM

Typical liberal democrats and their new strategy, terrorize whoever disagrees with them. Anyone can see right through this BS.

Astoria woman tearfully confronts Sen. Jeff Flake in elevator about Kavanaugh endorsement

/ September 28, 2018

These homes are for sale in Douglaston and Astoria.

Continue your fall house-hunting by checking out these homes in Douglaston and Astoria

/ September 27, 2018

Note-passing Maspeth bank robber linked to three other heists in northwest Queens

/ September 25, 2018

MTA set to add more trains on the 7 line between Queens and Manhattan in 2019

/ September 25, 2018

Man shoots victim twice in the buttocks before fleeing into a home in Astoria

/ September 25, 2018

RIOULT Dance Center in Astoria to officially open doors in early October

/ September 25, 2018

Astoria officers cuff Housing Bureau cop for assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend

/ September 24, 2018

This Astoria bar is ready for a rocking Oktoberfest celebration this weekend

/ September 24, 2018

Apparent love triangle led to East Elmhurst shooting that left two dead and off-duty cop injured: NYPD

/ September 21, 2018

Inside the one Queens Assembly district that went for Cynthia Nixon over Andrew Cuomo in the primary

/ September 21, 2018

Duo sought for stealing lotto tickets and cigarettes from an Astoria grocery store

/ September 20, 2018

Photo via Google Maps, insets courtesy of the NYPD

Failed thief slugs Astoria drug store employee but drops the cosmetics he stole: cops

/ September 20, 2018

These homes are for sale in Whitestone, Astoria and Kew Gardens.

Check out these homes that just hit the market in Whitestone, Astoria and Kew Gardens

/ September 19, 2018

Department of Sanitation to expand its e-waste pickup to include western Queens neighborhoods

/ September 17, 2018

Templar1492 commented on:
Jessica Ramos beats Jose Peralta in NY-13 State Senate race

September 15, 2018 / 6:43 PM

Hey Mr. Peralta now you can drive yellow cabs. Plenty of free time now crook.

Jessica Ramos beats Jose Peralta in NY-13 State Senate race

/ September 14, 2018

Note-passing crook robs an Astoria bank and takes off with $3,000: cops

/ September 12, 2018

Gossip Coffee in Astoria reopens with some tasty new additions

/ September 10, 2018

Candlelight vigils and memorial ceremonies will be held in Queens to mark 17th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

/ September 04, 2018

These homes are for sale in Beechhurst, Astoria and Richmond Hill.

Kick off your fall house-hunting by checking out these homes in Whitestone, Astoria and Richmond Hill

/ September 04, 2018

Celebrate the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days in Jackson Heights and LIC

/ August 31, 2018

Eccentric circus to run amok in Queens on Saturday

/ August 30, 2018

An Astoria yoga studio will offer classes for Spanish speakers and parents

/ August 30, 2018

A still from "Behemoth," Dir. Zhao Liang. 2015. Image courtesy of Grasshopper Film.

Two film fests in one place! One looks at labor, the other presents 'Prototype'

/ August 29, 2018

Bus countdown clocks are coming to four western Queens neighborhoods, says DOT

/ August 28, 2018

Peralta and Ramos talk immigration and Roosevelt Avenue in bilingual Queens Facebook Live forum

/ August 28, 2018

Teenager questioned following a deadly shooting at an Astoria housing complex

/ August 26, 2018

Pedro Valdez Rivera Jr. commented on:
Astoria councilman gets nearly $300K toward street cleanups in wake of N train station closures

August 24, 2018 / 6:21 PM

It's official: Every renovated station needs elevators. However, that's not the case according to the cash-strapped MTA.

Heroic cat rescue over the weekend ends happily for a furry feline in Astoria

/ August 21, 2018

Photo courtesy of Costa Constantinides' office

Astoria councilman gets nearly $300K toward street cleanups in wake of N train station closures

/ August 21, 2018

Creep stalks woman walking along an Astoria street, then violates her: cops

/ August 20, 2018

Woman bites cabbie and steals over $200 in Kew Gardens Hills robbery

/ August 17, 2018

90-year-old Astoria woman swindled out of $7,500 in a phony bailout scheme

/ August 16, 2018

Enjoy global eats and one-of-a-kind vendors at the Astoria Flea & Food Market this weekend

/ August 15, 2018

Queens officials slam NYCHA for water tank contamination and call for unannounced inspections

/ August 13, 2018

Check out the Astoria restaurant serving up cannabinoid-infused drinks and munchies

/ August 13, 2018

Actress known for role in 'Blade Runner' sought for questioning in recent Astoria burglary

/ August 10, 2018

Photo courtesy of the NYPD, inset via Twitter/@NYPDPSA9

Police catch suspect who targeted women in five violent street robberies across Astoria and LIC (UPDATED)

/ August 09, 2018

Man with trauma to his face found dead on an Astoria street

/ August 09, 2018

Pair of large Jamaica properties with development potential hit the market for millions

/ August 08, 2018

Another amazing weekend of great food and shopping awaits at Astoria Flea & Food market

/ August 08, 2018

Photo by Emil Cohen/New York City Council

Ground broken on $3.9 million overhaul of Queens Library's Steinway branch in Astoria

/ August 07, 2018

Photo courtesy of the office of Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas

Queens assemblywoman kicks off World Breastfeeding Week and urges support for bill

/ August 03, 2018

Police search for suspects who shot a man outside the Astoria Houses

/ August 03, 2018

Muppet mashup in Astoria mixes magic of Rita Moreno and Julie Andrews

/ July 31, 2018

Cops across Queens ready to celebrate a fun 'Night Out' with communities next Tuesday

/ July 31, 2018

Gruesome murder-suicide at an Astoria apartment building may have stemmed from custody dispute (UPDATED)

/ July 30, 2018

Trio of teen robbers wanted for attacking and robbing pedestrians across Astoria

/ July 30, 2018

Police investigating shooting that took place at the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria

/ July 30, 2018

Many Queens areas will be sprayed with pesticide Tuesday as city amps up its war on mosquitoes

/ July 27, 2018

Queens councilmen announce they're backing Sklarz over incumbent Barnwell for state Assembly

/ July 27, 2018

Maloney endorses Ramos over Peralta in Queens state senate race, cites party loyalty

/ July 26, 2018

Kubrick masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' kicks off See It Big! classic film series

/ July 25, 2018

Cyclist pronounced dead after being struck in a car-related crash in Astoria (UPDATED)

/ July 24, 2018

Photo courtesy of the office of Councilman Costa Constantinides

Newly renovated basketball court at Astoria Houses makes its long-awaited debut

/ July 24, 2018

Suspect arrested for throwing an unknown liquid at the traffic agent who gave him a ticket (UPDATED)

/ July 24, 2018

Astoria Heights Playground reopens after a 'long overdue' renovation project

/ July 20, 2018

An Astoria-based women's empowerment group holds launch party tonight

/ July 19, 2018

These 7 Queens beer gardens and outdoor patios are perfect places to grab a summer drink

/ July 18, 2018

Emma's Juice Box is just one of the many vendors at this weekend's Astoria Flea & Food market.

Enjoy a weekend of dining and shopping at the Astoria Flea & Food market

/ July 18, 2018

Queens woman found in a Brooklyn Hospital days after her family reported her missing (UPDATED)

/ July 17, 2018

Astoria Flea & Food brews up another exciting weekend of dining and shopping

/ July 12, 2018

Free tennis, soccer, track and golf for kids coming to these Queens parks this summer

/ July 10, 2018

Independent Astoria makers market gears up for first anniversary celebration on July 15

/ July 09, 2018

Data from a new report shows a residential rise in this Queens neighborhood

/ July 09, 2018

Susan K Brandon commented on:
MTA will boost service on two Queens bus routes, believing more buses will mean more riders

July 08, 2018 / 8:36 AM

How about increasing service to those lines that are already overcrowded? It's nice to invite riders to use the buses, but let's serve the riders who are already there.

Myrna Gonzalez commented on:
Astoria chef slices and dices his way to victory on popular Food Network show ‘Chopped’

July 05, 2018 / 2:24 PM

Congratulations. I was born and raised in Astoria and even though I don't know you, I'm proud of you. Wishing one day to return back to AQ. Need a job first. Lol. Fly high Nicolas. God bless.

Local real estate developers plan 17-unit residential building for Astoria waterfront

/ July 05, 2018

Astoria chef slices and dices his way to victory on popular Food Network show 'Chopped'

/ July 05, 2018

Photos by Dean Moses, Brooke Singer and Dominick Totino Photography

Queens gets the July 4 festivities off to an early start with two fireworks displays

/ July 04, 2018

AL commented on:
Here are a few places in Queens where you can dine outside under warm summer skies

July 02, 2018 / 1:23 PM

For a quiet, hidden little place right on the water in Whitestone try Due Ponte located on 10th Ave/Powells Cove Blvd.. Dining on the back deck w/ a great view. Service a little slow, but food very good.

Cops still seeking man who grabbed a woman's butt near her home in Astoria

/ June 29, 2018

Get a slice of Broadway without going to Manhattan at Astoria's 'Broadway in the Boros' show on Friday

/ June 27, 2018

Here are a few places in Queens where you can dine outside under warm summer skies

/ June 27, 2018

BREAKING: Ocasio-Cortez upsets 20-year incumbent Crowley in Queens Congressional race

/ June 26, 2018

Photo via the NYC Parks Department website

Astoria group gearing up for weekend celebration of new and improved playground

/ June 26, 2018

Left photo via Shutterstock. Right photo by Jenna Bagcal/QNS

Another longtime Congressional incumbent representing Queens is getting a challenge in Tuesday's primary

/ June 25, 2018

Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Inset courtesy of NYPD

Subway creep sought for groping a woman on the staircase at an Astoria subway station

/ June 24, 2018

Pedro Valdez Rivera Jr. commented on:
MTA will boost service on two Queens bus routes, believing more buses will mean more riders

June 22, 2018 / 5:30 PM

During the era of massive commerical and residential development in Queens, I'm not surprised that there are an increase in service for these two particular bus routes, especially during off-peak hours. It's just the beginning.

Pedro Valdez Rivera Jr. commented on:
Two Astoria subway stations reopen, but the MTA prepares to close two others in the upcoming weeks

June 22, 2018 / 5:26 PM

The MTA should've made all of their recently renovated stations ADA accessible with elevators. Unfortunately, that's not the case for the ultimate creature of New York State.

Two Astoria subway stations reopen, but the MTA prepares to close two others in the upcoming weeks

/ June 22, 2018

Learn Astoria's history, secrets, and legends during special tour on Sunday

/ June 22, 2018

MTA will boost service on two Queens bus routes, believing more buses will mean more riders

/ June 21, 2018

Queens will celebrate Independence Day early with big fireworks shows in Bayside & Astoria

/ June 21, 2018

Astoria Flea & Food returns this weekend with amazing eats and treats

/ June 21, 2018

Men sought for questioning in connection with fired shots outside of the Astoria Houses last month

/ June 21, 2018

Two Queens community gardens to host concerts in honor of Greenthumb's 40th anniversary

/ June 20, 2018

Museum of the Moving Image celebrates Astoria with films, words and cookies

/ June 20, 2018

Queens artist used discarded objects to create new thought-provoking exhibition

/ June 19, 2018

New mural in local Astoria playground celebrates the neighborhood's storied history

/ June 19, 2018

Here are a few places in Queens where you can cool off with a great-tasting ice cream cone or Italian ice

/ June 18, 2018

Astoria man gets 25 years to life for fatally shooting his friend while walking through a local park

/ June 18, 2018

In first primary in 14 years, Congressman Crowley focuses on fight for constituents — and against Trump

/ June 18, 2018

Diner at an Astoria restaurant says receipt noted that his cheeseburger came with spit inside

/ June 18, 2018

Pipeline (2013, Director Vitaly Mansky) courtesy of Deckert Distribution

New series at Astoria museum will screen 35 films made in Vladimir Putin's Russia

/ June 14, 2018

Take dad to Astoria for the first-ever Father's Day Classic Car Show

/ June 12, 2018

Socrates Sculpture Park kicks off summer jazz concert series on June 14

/ June 12, 2018

Hop into the car and check out the classic musical 'Grease' at an Astoria 'drive-in' this weekend

/ June 12, 2018

Here are a few places in Queens where you can celebrate Father's Day

/ June 12, 2018

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November 04, 2015 / 4:23 PM

18 Fun Facts about the Astoria Ditmars neighborhood... Enjoy 🙂 https://queensrealestatetalk.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/18-fun-facts-about-astoria-ditmars/

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November 03, 2015 / 2:22 PM

Why I deserve a trip to Cancun: Although I love Astoria very much, it\'s always nice to get away for a bit! And when I leave, I always appreciate coming back even more :o)

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October 23, 2015 / 4:15 PM

Why I deserve a Cancun trip: Recently I lost my editorial job after seven years with a company. It has been a very stressful time. My boyfriend is also in the academy for the FDNY and we can\'t really afford a much-needed trip on our own.