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Astoria

April 17, 2013

Astoria Community Board Cans Bikini Bar's Liquor License Bid

CB1 voted against a recommendation for Racks, where the servers would don skimpy bikinis.

Ditmars

April 05, 2013

Astoria Bikini Bar Faces 'Prejudice' in Liquor License Fight, Lawyer Says

The owners behind proposed Steinway Street bar Racks are set to go before Community Board 1 next week.

Flushing

April 03, 2013

Spice Up Your Cuisine with Ethnic Ingredients from Queens

Ethnic stores and delis around the borough offer a variety of ingredients imported from around the world.

Astoria

March 22, 2013

Woman Wanted for Purse Snatching at Astoria McDonald's, Cops Say

Police say the woman took the handbag from the back of a chair at a McDonald's on Steinway Street.

Astoria

December 07, 2012

Astoria Cobbler Closes His Doors After 45 Years in the Shoe Business

Falco's Shoe Repair on Steinway Street closed this week after nearly half a century in the neighborhood.

Astoria

November 30, 2012

Freed Queens Dog Killer Now Faces Deportation

Milan Rysa, who pleaded guilty to tossing his dog out a window, is awaiting a deportation hearing.

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 03, 2012

Astoria Restaurant Starts Online Petition to Get Bike Corral

The local community board denied Queens Kickshaw's request for a bike corral.

Astoria

September 28, 2012

Astoria Pols Rally Against Proposed 'Bikini Bar'

Local politicians and CB1 ask the State Liquor Authority to deny liquor license to the venue.

Astoria

September 27, 2012

Steinway Street Hookah Lounges 'Out of Control,' Parents Say

Parents say smoke from hookah venues is not healthy for their kids.

Astoria

August 23, 2012

Greek Gods to Adorn Hell Gate Bridge in New Mural

Famed graffiti artist Lady Pink is working on a mural with teens from a local high school.

Astoria

August 09, 2012

Sidewalk Dining Scene Booming in Astoria

There are more sidewalk cafes in Astoria than Williamsburg, and more are on the way.

Astoria

June 19, 2012

Feast for Foodies During Dine Astoria Week

Dozens of restaurants will participate in Dine Astoria, a weeklong event, starting Sunday.

Astoria

May 23, 2012

Cop Charged with Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run

Ankur Joshi, 35, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident on Steinway Street.

Astoria

May 17, 2012

City Council Candidate Meloni Wants to Clean Up Astoria's Environment

Antonio Meloni, executive director of Immigration Advocacy Services, is running for City Council.