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The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

Things to Do

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

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

By Ethan Marshall

Chip City

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.

Courts

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

American Brass

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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Things to Do

Cool off this summer with margaritas in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

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

Cops are looking for a woman who stole an N train in Astoria and took it one station south to Dutch Kills.

Woman sought for taking N train in Astoria on brief joy ride: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Astoria Post

Queens Craft Brigade to host 8th anniversary celebration in Astoria

Open Fertility's new location on 30th Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Astoria Post

Fertility clinic opens new location in Astoria

Astoria Post

New Jersey men convicted of kidnapping Astoria man, torturing him in extortion scheme: Feds

Astoria Post

Queens Collaborative launches ‘art fridges’ across Astoria to make creativity accessible to all

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Real Estate

9-story housing project with 124 units proposed near Hallets Cove in Astoria

By Ethan Marshall

Astoria Post

Astoria keeps the Pride spirit alive with summer picnic at Socrates Park June 28

Astoria Post

Permits filed for new 5-story residential development near Mt.Sinai in Astoria

Astoria Post

Housing lottery opens for five 1BR units near Hallets Point in Astoria with $2,075 rent

Astoria Post

Housing lottery opens for 19 income-restricted units in Astoria, starting at $2,850

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