Astoria Post

Astoria Post An online news publication covering Astoria and East Elmhurst We generate over 1.5 million page views per month.

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, small business, crime, neighborhood real estate and more. Our experienced reporters dig up stories—both big and small—that are of concern to local residents. The Queens Post is owned and operated by Christian Murray and Czarinna Andres. The Astoria Post logo and website were redesigned in 2012 by artist/designer Patricia Dorfman. In 2017, the website was redesigned again by Nuno Faustino of Sitebreed. For news tips, advertising requests, or any other further information, please E-Mail: [email protected] or Call: 516-242-0633

The best places in Astoria and LIC for your friendsgiving meetup
11/27/2025

The best places in Astoria and LIC for your friendsgiving meetup

Whether you’re looking for an adventure, great food, or all of the above, here is a list of places for an unforgettable Friendsgiving meet-up in Queens.

A Western Queens Thanksgiving: Dining In at Local Favorites
11/27/2025

A Western Queens Thanksgiving: Dining In at Local Favorites

Here are some local restaurants in Western Queens that are hosting Thanksgiving dinner and already accepting reservations.

Rana Abdelhamid, a prominent community organizer in western Queens who currently serves as executive director of anti-vi...
11/26/2025

Rana Abdelhamid, a prominent community organizer in western Queens who currently serves as executive director of anti-violence nonprofit Malikah, officially launched her campaign to succeed Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36 with an event in Astoria Tuesday afternoon.

Rana Abdelhamid, a prominent community organizer in western Queens who currently serves as executive director of anti-violence nonprofit Malikah, officially

A new medical treatment center specializing in vein treatments and pain management, including chronic venous disease (CV...
11/25/2025

A new medical treatment center specializing in vein treatments and pain management, including chronic venous disease (CVI) and varicose veins, has just opened in Astoria at the beginning of November.

Vein Treatment Clinic, has expanded to a western Queens office, run by Dr. Shaun Cole, a board certified internist and vein specialist.

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11/22/2025

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Boathouse Rooftop restaurant just opened in Astoria, boasting Mediterranean vibes and unreal views of the city skyline.

The proposed building would be 68 feet tall and span 40,438 square feet. The residential units would account for 37,864 ...
11/21/2025

The proposed building would be 68 feet tall and span 40,438 square feet. The residential units would account for 37,864 square feet, while the other 2,574 square feet will be dedicated to commercial space.

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story mixed-use building with 53 housing units at 9-20 Main Ave. in Astoria.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Nov. 20 the convictions and sentencing of the five defendants charg...
11/21/2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Nov. 20 the convictions and sentencing of the five defendants charged with selling dozens of illegal ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines,and ammunition at various locations around the borough following a long-term investigation by her Organized Crime Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations (HS) New York, and the NYPD that resulted in a 625-count indictment against the five crew members. The investigation included controlled firearm purchase operations, covert video surveillance, social media monitoring and analysis of financial and telephone records.

Five members of a Queens ghost gun trafficking crew, who became notorious for selling weapons of war in an East Elmhurst playground and a parking lot at the

The building has 30 total apartments, with 21 being at market rate. Each of the nine units set aside for the housing lot...
11/21/2025

The building has 30 total apartments, with 21 being at market rate. Each of the nine units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.

A housing lottery is underway for nine units in an 8-story mixed-use building at 14-41 Broadway in Astoria.

A Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant just opened in Astoria at the end of last month, serving hearty dishes ...
11/21/2025

A Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant just opened in Astoria at the end of last month, serving hearty dishes like their viral pizzawarma and traditional entrees like Maklouba.

Ayat, a Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant opened in Astoria at the end of October, serving dishes like their pizzawarma and Maklouba.

An upscale rooftop restaurant boasting Mediterranean vibes and unreal views of the city skyline just opened in the midst...
11/20/2025

An upscale rooftop restaurant boasting Mediterranean vibes and unreal views of the city skyline just opened in the midst of Steinway Street in Astoria, offering dishes from grilled octopus to braised short ribs.

Boathouse Rooftop restaurant just opened in Astoria, boasting Mediterranean vibes and unreal views of the city skyline.

A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday for brutally beating a 50-year-old man in Astoria and then ...
11/19/2025

A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday for brutally beating a 50-year-old man in Astoria and then stealing the victim's car and deliberately running over his unconscious body, causing his death in October 2023.

A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday for brutally beating a 50-year-old man in Astoria and then stealing the victim’s car and

Shop Small Astoria returns for 11th annual holiday retail crawl
11/18/2025

Shop Small Astoria returns for 11th annual holiday retail crawl

The 11th annual event, which has been upgraded to a 10-day crawl, begins on November 28 to December 7, featuring over 27 local businesses.

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