An online news publication covering Astoria, providing readers with a day-to-day account of what's happening in the neighborhood. The Astoria Post was founded in 2013 by Christian Murray, Editor & 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. Christian was also the founder of the Sunnyside Post (http://sunnysidepost.com), LIC Post (http://licpost.com), Jackson Heights Post (http://jacksonheightspost.com), Forest Hills Post (http://foresthillspost.com), Flushing Post (http://flushingpost.
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. Christian was also the founder of the Sunnyside Post (http://sunnysidepost.com), LIC Post (http://licpost.com), Jackson Heights Post (http://jacksonheightspost.com), Forest Hills Post (http://foresthillspost.com), Flushing Post (http://flushingpost.
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Local Groups Deliver 1,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys to 1,000 Families in Queens
Nov. 22, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A number of local non-profits and community groups came together in Astoria last week to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys
‘Anarchists’ Damage Cars, Vandalize Property in Middle Village Amid Protest: Holden
Nov. 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin A group of “anarchists” shattered car windows, tore down American flags and scrawled expletives on property in Middle Village Friday night, local officials and police said. Nearly 50 rioters dressed in all black stormed into the neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. and wr...
Swap Your Clean, Reusable Items at Long Island City ‘Stop ’N’ Swap’ This Tuesday
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray A thrifting event will be taking place in Long Island City on Tuesday. The “Stop ’N’ Swap” community reuse event,
Assembly Member González-Rojas and Cycling Advocates Call on Governor to Sign MTA Bike Access Bill
Nov. 19, 2021 By Allie Griffin Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined cycling advocates Thursday to call on the governor to sign her bill that
Several Queens Officials Say Criminal Legal System is Broken Following Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Nov. 19, 2021 By Allie Griffin Queens officials largely condemned a jury’s “not guilty” verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial Friday. Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two men and injured a third in Kenosha last year, was found not guilty on all charges including homicide after a jury deliberated ...
Dilapidated Hallets Cove Pier to be Demolished, Replaced With Public Space
Nov. 19, 2021 By Max Parrott A long-time Astoria eyesore located on Hallets Cove will be torn down to make way for a beautified shorefront area that will be publicly accessible. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined representatives from the New York City Economic Development Corporation,....
Alma Bank in Astoria Robbed by Apparent Jets Fan Wednesday
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray The Alma Bank branch on Ditmars Boulevard was robbed Wednesday by an apparent New York Jets fan. The suspect, wearing a
Gov. Hochul Signs Queens Lawmakers’ Bills Aimed at Protecting Trans New Yorkers
Nov. 18, 2021 By Allie Griffin Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills sponsored by Queens legislators Tuesday that aim to protect LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. Hochul signed the bills into law during transgender awareness week. The first bill, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos and known as the START Act, streng...
Durst Starts Leasing Units in Its 71-Story Long Island City Apartment Complex
Nov. 18, 2021 By Christian Murray The Durst Organization announced Thursday that it has started leasing units in its 71-story luxury building that has
Big Name Real Estate Company Opens Office on Ditmars Boulevard
Nov. 16, 2021 By Christian Murray A big name firm in the real estate world has opened an office on Ditmars Boulevard. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International
Court Square Brightened With Art Series by Long Island City Partnership
Nov. 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin Court Square has been brightened up by a number of public art pieces that were unveiled Wednesday by the Long Island City
Queens DA Awards Grants to Community Organizations to Provide Youth Crime Prevention Program
Nov. 17, 2021 Staff Report Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced grant funding Wednesday to 28 community-based organizations for the implementation of her Office’s Community Youth Development and Crime Prevention Project (CYDCPP). The District Attorney’s initiative aims to provide yout...
Police Looking for Man Who Fired Multiple Shots on Astoria Street Friday
Nov. 17, 2021 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who fired multiple shots in front of an auto repair shop in Astoria early Friday
Queens Borough President Launches Civics Initative for Queens High Schools
Nov. 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin The Queens borough president has launched a new initiative to educate high schoolers about city government and the importance of civic engagement. The borough president’s office is sending in staff into Queens high schools to teach students about the role city offici...
Queens Pols Call on Queens District Attorney to Drop Charges Against Man Who Claims Innocence in 2014 Murder
Nov. 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin A group of Queens politicians and lawmakers are calling on the Queens district attorney to drop all charges against a man who was arrested for murder when he was 15-years-old and is now facing a retrial after his 2018 conviction was overturned last year. The local pols...
Greek Orthodox School in Astoria Closes for a Week Due to Three COVID Cases
Nov. 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin A private Greek Orthodox school in Astoria closed its buildings for the week on Monday after one staff member and two
New E-Commerce Company Provides Grocery Deliveries to Your Doorstep Within 15 Minutes JOKR
Nov. 15, 2021 Sponsored Story A start-up company that delivers groceries to its customers' doorstep—typically within 15 minutes—has expanded from
Virtually All Adults Now Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shot
Nov. 15, 2021 By Christian Murray Most New York City adults will now be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. NYC Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi issued an advisory Monday that allows residents 18 years and older to get a booster shot, as long as it has been at least six months since the...
Stop & Shop Launches Pickup Service at Its 48th Street Store
Nov. 15, 2021 By Christian Murray The Stop & Shop grocery store located on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City has launched a new pickup
7 Train Riders Faced Lengthy Delays Monday Morning After Man Fatally Struck at Grand Central
Nov. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin 7 trains were running with delays in both directions Monday morning after a man was fatally struck by a train at Grand
Iconic Kaufman Astoria Studios Sold to Venture Capital Firms
Nov. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin The iconic Kaufman Astoria Studios has been sold to venture capital firms Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile Capital
Woman Wanted for Hitting Cop With a Shoe Inside Astoria Restaurant Sunday: NYPD
Nov. 12, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD is looking for a woman who allegedly whacked an on-duty police officer in the head with a shoe inside a fast-food
New Principal at Sunnyside Middle School Finds Cache of Weapons in Office Safe
Nov. 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin A newly-appointed principal at a Sunnyside middle school found a cache of knives and at least one gun in an office safe,
NYPD: Man Robs Bank in Astoria, Makes Off With $3K
Nov. 10, 2021 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who robbed a Capital One Bank branch in Astoria Monday. The suspect allegedly entered
New Market Specializing in Premium Japanese Fish to Open in Long Island City Next Month
Nov. 10, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new market specializing in premium Japanese fish is coming to Long Island City. MOGMOG will open in December on the
City Completes Goal to Construct 50 Soccer Pitches Throughout the Five Boroughs in Five Years
Nov. 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city has completed its goal to construct 50 soccer pitches throughout the five boroughs in five years, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The 50th mini-pitch was recently completed in Manhattan, marking the final soccer field built in the city through a $3 m...
Body Hack, a Long Island City Physical Therapy Practice, Prioritizing Patient Experience
Nov. 9, 2021 Sponsored Story A Long Island City physical therapy practice that opened during the pandemic has earned a loyal clientele base thanks to the
DOE Shuts Down Astoria School Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Nov. 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city shut down an Astoria public school for 10 days due to a COVID-19 outbreak among students and teachers. The
Annual Sunnyside Artists Crafts and Arts Fair to Take Place Saturday
Nov. 10, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Local artisans will showcase their works Saturday at the annual Sunnyside Artists Crafts and Arts Fair. The event, which
Bronx Resident Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Man in Hunters Point Last Year
Nov. 10, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A Bronx resident has been nabbed for the shooting death of a man in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City last
Multinational Chain Offering Taiwanese Desserts and Teas to Open in LIC
Nov. 9, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A multinational chain that offers Taiwanese desserts and teas plans to open in Long Island City - the latest in a series of
Woodside Auto Dealership Charged For Bilking Customers With Bogus Fees: DCWP
Nov. 8, 2021 By Christian Murray Two used-car auto dealerships—one based in Woodside and the other in Brooklyn—have been accused by the NYC Department of
Long Island City Resident Who Gunned Down Man at Ravenswood Houses in 2018 Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
Nov. 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A Long Island City resident who fatally shot a 29-year-old man in the courtyard of the Ravenswood Houses NYCHA complex in
Queens District Attorney to Dismiss 60 Cases That Relied on Convicted Detectives’ Police Work
Nov. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz will dismiss 60 cases Monday that relied on the police work of three NYPD detectives convicted of various crimes—including perjury. Katz will ask the court to vacate the charges against 60 defendants at a virtual hearing before a ...
Op-Ed by Dr. Dave Chokshi : What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, NYC Health Commisioner Recently, important updates about the COVID-19 vaccine were announced—that certain people are now eligible for a “booster” dose. Since the beginning of COVID-19, our scientific understanding of the virus has constantly evolved, and many New Yorker...
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We Speak to Dao Yin, Candidate for Queens Borough President
Interview with Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who is looking to unseat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
PODCAST: Small Business Owners and Landlords During COVID-19 How are landlords and small business owners doing during COVID-19? We chat with Luca DiCiero, owner of the real estate firm NYSpace Finders, on the willingness of landlords to work with struggling business owners. http://ow.ly/6NVn50zD3zt
How are landlords and small business owners doing during COVID-19? We chat with Luca DiCiero, owner of the real estate firm NYSpace Finders, on the willingness of landlords to work with struggling business owners.
Watch and listen to our podcast as our publisher speaks to the president of the Queens Chamber of Commerce about how this pandemic is affecting small businesses in the borough.
