An online news publication covering Astoria, providing readers with a day-to-day account of what's h The Astoria Post was founded in 2013 by Christian Murray, Editor & Co-Publisher, who is a reporter by trade, spending several years covering politics at NEWSDAY whom also wrote about investment banking for Thomson Reuters.
He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. The Astoria Post is a sub-site of the Queens Post, a subsidiary of Outer Boro Media- an independent media company that publishes 12 local news sites in Queens and North Brooklyn. We deliver up-to-the-minute reports on education, local politics, smal
He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. The Astoria Post is a sub-site of the Queens Post, a subsidiary of Outer Boro Media- an independent media company that publishes 12 local news sites in Queens and North Brooklyn. We deliver up-to-the-minute reports on education, local politics, smal
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Queens Borough President Rejects Massive Innovation QNS Proposal, ‘Would Drastically Alter Character’ of Astoria
Aug. 5, 2022 By Christian Murray The massive Innovation QNS project was rejected by Queens Borough President Thursday who said that the sheer scale of the
Police Release Photo of Bike-Riding Suspect Wanted For Shooting Man at Queensbridge Houses NYCHA Complex Sunday
Aug. 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police have released a photo of a suspect wanted for attempted murder after he allegedly shot a man multiple times at the
City Approves Plan That Will See 26-Story Tower Replace Gritty Block of Stores in Queens Plaza and Upgrade Subway Station
Aug. 4, 2022 By Christian Murray The City has approved a plan that will see a dilapidated block of stores on Queens Plaza North demolished and replaced with a 26-story residential apartment complex. The gritty block, located between 27th Street and Crescent Street, has been an eyesore for decades an...
Cops Looking for Man Who Allegedly Groped Woman on Moving MTA Bus in East Elmhurst
Aug. 3, 2022 By Max Murray Police are looking for a man who allegedly groped a woman on a moving MTA bus last month while it was traveling in the East
Council Member Won Puts Forward Guidelines That Developers Seeking Rezoning Must Meet
Aug. 3, 2022 By Christian Murray and Czarinna Andres Councilmember Julie Won has put together an extensive list of guidelines—with input from non-profit
Blind Woodside Boxer Inspiring Fellow Fighters at Local Long Island City Gym
Aug. 2, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Woodside man who has been blind for most of his life is inspiring members at a local boxing gym to up their game. Justin
Owners of Sotto Le Stelle Pizzeria and SoleLuna Open Gelato Shop on Queens Boulevard
Aug. 2, 2022 By Christian Murray The owners of two successful Italian restaurants in Sunnyside opened a gelato shop in the neighborhood Sunday. Valerio
The Fate of Massive Development on Halletts Point Peninsula Now Rests With Cabán and City Council
Aug. 1, 2022 By Christian Murray The fate of a developer’s plan to build 1,340 apartments on the Halletts Point peninsula now rests in the hands of the
Council Member Julie Won Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Free WiFi, Registration Event Held at Woodside Houses Saturday
Aug. 1, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Councilmember Julie Won who ran for office last year on a platform of bridging the digital divide was at the Woodside
Man Shot in Face by Bike-Riding Suspect at Queensbridge Houses NYCHA Complex
Aug. 1, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A man is in critical condition after being shot in the face by a suspect on a bicycle in Long Island City Sunday. The
Crowley Picks Up Endorsements from Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
July 30, 2022 By Christian Murray Elizabeth Crowley has received two high-profile endorsements from leading moderates in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams have both announced their support of Crowley’s candidacy for the 59th state senate district, a h...
JetBlue, Which Is Based out of Long Island City, Is About to Get a Whole Lot Bigger
July 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan New York’s hometown airline is about to get a whole lot bigger. JetBlue, which is headquartered in Long Island City, agreed Thursday to buy the low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. The takeover deal, if approved by regulators, would create the nation.....
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Hundreds of Units in Residential Tower on LIC Waterfront
July 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A housing lottery has opened for 463 units in a new high-rise development on the Long Island City waterfront. The city is
East Elmhurst Babysitter Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Girl Over Three-Year Period
July 28, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An East Elmhurst man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl over a three-year period while he was her babysitter. Jose Nivelo, 43, was sentenced Tuesday having been found guilty by a jury of child sex crimes in June for the abuse...
Watch: Three Individuals Beat and Rob Man Exiting Astoria Bodega
July 28, 2022 By Christian Murray A 23-year-old man was bashed in the head and robbed by a group of thieves as he exited a bodega located on 14th
Video: Man Shot During Wild Shootout on Astoria Street
July 28, 2022 By Christian Murray A gunfight erupted near the corner of 41st Street and Astoria Boulevard South during the early hours Monday morning
National Night Out Against Crime to Take Place Across Queens Tuesday
July 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police precincts throughout Queens and across the city will celebrate the annual National Night Out Against Crime next Tuesday evening. Each precinct in Queens has an event planned where police officers will join residents to celebrate the neighborhood that they serve...
Two Suspects Sought For Burglarizing Home in Woodside: NYPD
July 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly burglarized a home in Woodside earlier this month and made off with
Three Suspects Sought in Jewelry Heist at Astoria Store
July 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly stole nearly $20,000 worth of jewelry from a store in Astoria earlier
Jessica Ramos Accuses AOC of Being Absent From District, But Cabán and Mamdani Come to Congresswoman’s Defense
July 25, 2022 By Christian Murray State Sen. Jessica Ramos took a shot at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday in a flurry of tweets accusing the congresswoman of being absent from the district. The tweets were sparked by a medical student who took to Twitter to criticize the congresswoman for no...
Francoise Olivas Drops Out of District 59 Senate Race, Endorses Crowley
July 25, 2022 By Christian Murray Francoise Olivas, a left-leaning community organizer from Greenpoint, announced Monday that she is dropping out of the
King of Falafel Announced Wednesday Empire is Up For Sale, But Now Having Second Thoughts
July 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The King of Falafel may not be ready to relinquish his crown just yet. Just one day after Fares “Freddy” Zeideia announced
Ditmars Boulevard Open Street Program to Return Saturday, Revived by Local Business Owners
July 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Two local business owners are spearheading the revival of a popular open street program on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria.
Vintage Subway Car Used For 1964 World’s Fair Sold For Nearly $250,000
July 21, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A vintage subway car that once transported passengers to and from the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing-Meadows-Corona Park has been bought at auction for nearly $250,000. The subway car, one of the last remaining “Redbird” fleet of models, was snapped up by an anon...
Astoria Experiences Power Outages While Con Ed Asks Central Queens Customers to Conserve Energy
July 21, 2022 By Christian Murray More than 520 Con Edison customers are without power in Astoria, with the utility company saying service is expected to
Councilmember Holden Introduces Legislation to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages From Operating in the City
July 20, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Horse-drawn carriages are unsafe, inhumane and condemn horses to a lifetime of hardship. That’s the view of Councilmember Robert Holden who has introduced a bill that aims to ban horse-drawn carriages from operating in the city. The legislation, if passed, would end...
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 14 Units in Long Island City, Studios Start at $2,431 Per Month
July 20, 2022 By Christian Murray The NYC Housing Preservation & Development launched a lottery Tuesday for 14 income-restricted units in a 12-story
Sunnyside Dance Company to Open 3,000 Square Foot Studio on Queens Boulevard
July 20, 2022 By Christian Murray A growing Sunnyside dance company is opening a 3,000 square foot studio on Queens Boulevard. Dance Matters NYC, which
WATCH: 150 Dirt Bike, Motorcycle and ATV Riders Take Over Section of Woodhaven Boulevard in Glendale Sunday
July 19, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Around 150 riders on dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles took over a section of Woodhaven Boulevard in
Crowley Raises $500,000 in Run for State Senate, Brings in More Than Her Four Rivals Combined
July 18, 2022 By Christian Murray Elizabeth Crowley has raised more than $500,000 in her bid for the District 59 State Senate seat, with more than
Elected Officials and Local Leaders Hold Rally in LIC Calling for Revitalization of Newtown Creek Shoreline
July 18, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Elected officials and local leaders held a rally in Long Island City Friday calling on the city and state to repair a
Redistricting Commission Releases New District Maps That Would Bring Major Changes to Western Queens
July 18, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The council districts in western Queens will be undergoing significant change if the preliminary maps released by the NYC
‘Summer Kids’ Program Kicks off at the Long Island City Waterfront, Enrollment Remains Open
July 14, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A popular six-week program for kids featuring music, magic shows and yoga kicked off at the Long Island City waterfront
Asian American Man Headbutted on Steinway Street in Bias Attack: NYPD
July 15, 2022 By Max Murray A 22-year-old Asian American man was headbutted on Steinway Street in Astoria Tuesday night in an unprovoked bias attack,
Operators of Ravenswood Generating Station Plan to Convert Toxic Facility Into Green Energy Hub
July 14, 2022 By Christian Murray The Ravenswood Generating Station that has been belching toxic pollutants along the Long Island City waterfront for
Progressive Candidates Engage in War of Words as Campaign for Senate Seat Gets Ugly
July 14, 2022 By Christian Murray Tensions are running high between the campaigns of two progressive candidates who are both running to represent the District 59 seat in the state senate. Nomiki Konst and Kristen Gonzalez—both left leaning candidates in the race to represent western Queens, north ...
Outdoor Movie Nights Return to Hunters Point Waterfront Thursday
July 13, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A series of outdoor movie nights will kick off at the Hunters Point waterfront Thursday – with the Academy award-winning
Average Studio in Queens Now Rents for $2,000, With 1 Bedrooms at $2,500: Report
July 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The average price paid to nab a studio in Queens in June was over $2,000 per month, with the average for a one bedroom hitting $2,500 for the first time on record, according to a new report by the real estate firm M.N.S. The average price paid for a... Read more »
Alleged Scam Artists Face Prison Time for Using Bogus Documents to Steal Deceased Woman’s East Elmhurst Home: DA
July 12, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Two men face up to 15 years in prison for allegedly stealing a deceased woman’s East Elmhurst home through the use of
Reformers Call on Queens County Democrats to Only Endorse Candidates That Pledge to Defend Reproductive and Voting Rights
July 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A left-wing faction of the Queens County Democratic Party (QCDP) is calling on the organization to only endorse candidates that sign a pledge that they would defend reproductive rights and voting rights. The New Reformers, a group of left-leaning members of the QCDP t...
Hundreds March Through Corona Saturday in Support of Trans Latin Americans
July 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan More than 500 people marched through the streets of Corona Saturday in support of Latin Americans who are members of the
Several Queens Officials Join Call to Block Con Edison’s Proposed Rate Hikes
July 8, 2022 By Christian Murray Dozens of elected officials—including many from Queens—are calling on the New York State Public Service Commission to block Con Edison’s proposal to hike electricity and gas bills next year. Forty-nine officials from New York City and Westchester County are ask...
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