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New York City

May 03, 2013

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Catch a parade, a festival or some great drinks to honor this Mexican holiday.

Astoria

March 15, 2013

Officer Shoved Down Stairs While Responding to Domestic Violence Call: NYPD

An NYPD officer's leg was broken after a man shoved her down a flight of stairs in Astoria, police said.

Upper East Side

March 13, 2013

'Smash' Choreographer Returns to Teach at Upper East Side College

Ryan Kasprzak returned to his alma mater to choreograph "Triumph of Love" after working on the hit show.

New York City

February 22, 2013

Where to Watch the Oscars in New York City

Restaurants and bars around the city offer food and drink deals in honor of Hollywood's biggest night.

Lower East Side

February 20, 2013

Eva Moskowitz's Success Academy Aims to Open 6 New Charter Schools in 2014

The controversial charter school chain wants to open six new outposts in Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan.

Astoria

December 11, 2012

Astoria Businessmen to Shave their Mustaches to Raise Money for Autism

Queens realtor Paul Halvatzis, whose son is autistic, is hosting a "Shave the 'Stache" fundraiser party.

Astoria

December 05, 2012

Longtime Collector and Traveler Sells his Wares at New Astoria Gallery

7 Continents Art owner Bart Tarulli's collection spans three decades and 54 countries.

Astoria

December 04, 2012

Police Seek Robbers Who Stole Cash-Filled Safe in Astoria

Two men lifted a safe containing money from an Astoria building in September 2012, police said.

Astoria

November 15, 2012

Police Seek iPhone Snatcher in Astoria

A victim's iPhone was stolen at Steinway Street and Broadway, police said.

Astoria

October 08, 2012

Friends of Guardsman Shot by NYPD Hold Fundraiser for Family

Friends of Noel Polanco held a vigil Sunday night in Queens to raise money for his family.

New York City

September 29, 2012

Best Brunch Spots for Traveling Foodies

DNAinfo.com New York finds brunch spots worth traveling to enjoy.

Astoria

August 31, 2012

Police Uncover Weapons Cache in Astoria Apartment

The NYPD found several guns, 32 machetes and 60 knives at 20-11 Shore Boulevard.

Astoria

August 14, 2012

Astoria Pol Demands Emergency Lanes on Queens Boulevard

Peter Vallone wants the DOT to create emergency lanes on Queens Boulevard.

Astoria

August 06, 2012

Teenager Indicted in Shooting of Sudanese Diplomat's Wife in Astoria

Miguel Mata is accused of shooting Mawahib Elbahi, wife of Sudan's consul general.

Astoria

July 06, 2012

Brutally Murdered Astoria Woman Buried in Her Native Kentucky

Danielle Thomas, 27, was buried in Kentucky one week after she was murdered in her Astoria apartment.