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as seen on Sep 17

Man Charged After Explosive Materials Found in Queens Home

Both the NYPD and federal investigators are looking into a man who was charged with reckless endangerment after explosive materials, fuses and bomb-making literature was found at his Astoria home after a fire broke out there. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

Astoria Sep 17

New Details in Case of Man Charged After NYC Fire, Potential Bomb-Making Materials Found

Chemicals that could possibly be used to make explosives were found inside a Queens home Tuesday night, hours after a fire broke out at the address, law enforcement officials said

Queens Sep 16

Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Suspicious Fire in Queens Home

Marak Squires, 37, the man who lives in the home that caught fire Tuesday, was charged with reckless endangerment, law enforcement officials said. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.

as seen on Sep 16

NYPD Investigates Suspicious Materials Found After Fire in Queens Home

NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

NYC Violence Aug 19

Four Victims Hurt, One Critically in Astoria Shooting; Police Search for Suspect

A 21-year-old man is clinging to life at the hospital and three other teens were wounded after a man got out of a Jeep and opened fire outside the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria

gun violence Aug 19

4 Shot in Queens as Gun Violence Continues Across NYC

NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

Astoria Apr 8

New Greek Restaurant Tries to Defy Odds, Opens During Coronavirus Shutdown

The financial toll from coronavirus shutdowns has forced some small businesses to permanently close but a Greek restaurant in New York City is attempting to defy the odds against its survival in the epicenter of a pandemic. Niko Lamprou opened Niko’s Souvlaki in Astoria, Queens, on April 6, the same week where COVID-19 cases in the city is expected to…

Coronavirus Apr 8

NYC Greek Restaurant Opens for First Time During Coronavirus Pandemic

A brand new Greek restaurant in New York City is trying to defy the odds in the middle of a global pandemic. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

Coronavirus Outbreak Apr 7

Chopper Video Shows Large Groups at NYC Parks Despite Cuomo Extending PAUSE Order

A group in one Queens park could be seen playing some organized game or sports, while other groups were seen working out closely together

New York Apr 7

NY Steps Up Social Distancing Enforcement, Extends Shutdown to April 29

NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

Astoria Jan 24

MTA to Conduct Inspection After More Report of Train Debris

Another falling debris incident involving the elevated subway tracks was reported in Astoria, Queens on Thursday. The MTA says it will conduct an inspection Friday.

New York Nov 6, 2019

Animal Lovers Fear Someone May Be Poisoning Cats in This Queens Neighborhood

There are posters on light poles all around Astoria, Queens. All in an effort to spread the word – residents say someone is purposely and viciously killing cats.

New York City Sep 6, 2019

NYC School Employee Arrested for Allegedly Enticing Minor

An employee of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), a labor union representing most New York City public school teachers, was arrested on federal charges of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity, a law enforcement source said.