Astoria Man Charged With Murder After 75-Year-Old Neighbor Stabbed to Death
Prosecutors say a Queens man punched his elderly neighbor, then retrieved a weapon and fatally stabbed him outside their Astoria apartment building. Queens, NY – A violent dispute between neighbors in Astoria…
Queens brothers plead guilty to weapons and bomb charges after explosives found in Astoria apartment
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two brothers from Astoria have pleaded guilty to multiple weapons charges after a stockpile of improvised explosive devices, ghost guns, and 3D-printed firearms was uncovered in their shared apartment,…
New York City Fire Department EMT charged with attempted murder in unprovoked Astoria shooting
ASTORIA, N.Y. — Isaiah Keller, a 26-year-old FDNY emergency medical technician, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly shooting a 36-year-old man in the early hours of August…
55-Year-Old Man Stabbed in Chest, Killed in Astoria
ASTORIA, N.Y. — Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old man early Monday in Queens, authorities said. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress at 28-18…
Police Seek Suspect in Astoria Burglary
ASTORIA, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Saturday morning at a commercial establishment on 31st Street in Astoria. According to police reports, at…
Arrest Made in Astoria Boulevard Robbery and Assault
NEW YORK, NY – A 57-year-old man was assaulted and robbed on June 14, 2024, in front of 95-06 Astoria Boulevard. The incident occurred just after midnight, where the victim was attacked…
Stabbing Incident in Astoria Park Leaves Teenager Injured
ASTORIA, NY—A violent altercation in Astoria Park resulted in the stabbing of a 17-year-old male on Monday evening. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 PM at the intersection of Ditmars Boulevard and…
Astoria Café Sells Winning TAKE 5 Lottery Ticket
ASTORIA, NY – A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket from the May 29 evening drawing was sold in Astoria. The winning ticket, valued at $8,301, was purchased at Fresh Fruit & Cafe Organic,…
NYC Cab Driver Indicted in Fatal Collision with Scooter Rider in Astoria
QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Mohammad Bhuiyan, 48, of Woodside, for his involvement in a fatal traffic collision that occurred in November 2023. Bhuiyan was arraigned today…
Man Indicted in Deadly Astoria Collision
Queens, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz indicted Ray Perez on multiple charges, including manslaughter and drunk driving, for a fatal collision in February. The crash resulted in the death of…
Astoria Pharmacy Sells Winning $33,378 TAKE 5 Ticket
ASTORIA, NY – A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 evening drawing on Monday was sold at MetroCare Pharmacy in Astoria, as announced by the New York Lottery. The ticket, worth…
Man Assaulted and Robbed After Letting Stranger Into Astoria Boulevard Home
NEW YORK, NY — A 38-year-old man fell victim to a robbery within his own home, located near 104 Street and Astoria Boulevard. The incident occurred early on Wednesday when the victim…
Brooklyn Man Charged with Manslaughter and DWI in Fatal Astoria Crash
Queens, NY – Rey Perez faces serious charges following a deadly crash in Astoria that resulted in the death of his wife, after allegedly driving drunk and speeding. Queens District Attorney Melinda…
Maspeth Man Faces Charges for 2020 Astoria Stabbing Death
Queens, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the arraignment of Luis Hernandez on charges related to the murder of a 21-year-old man and the attempted murder of two others…
Astoria Resident Wins $16K in TAKE 5 Lottery Drawing
ASTORIA, NY – The New York Lottery has brought exciting news to Astoria, announcing a local top-prize winner in the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing held on January 16. This win has sparked…
Man Assaulted and Robbed on Astoria Boulevard
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is calling for public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery. The incident took place on Thursday, around 7:45 am…
Astoria Man Charged in Deadly Stairwell Push
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Kevin Ogara, 58, for the death of his neighbor in an Astoria apartment building. Ogara faces charges of manslaughter and…
Astoria Man Charged for After Pushing Woman Down Flight of Stairs, Killing Her
QUEENS COUNTY, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Kevin Ogara, an Astoria resident, on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The charges stem from an incident…
Moped Bandits Rob Man in Astoria
NEW YORK, NY — On Saturday, December 16, at about 2:15 AM, a robbery occurred at the intersection of Crescent Street and 30 Avenue in Astoria, New York. Two unidentified males, armed…
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Astoria Leads to Gang-Related Homicide Charge
BROOKLYN, NY – A hit-and-run death that occurred on Friday, October 20, has been reclassified as a homicide following the death of the victim, Francis Ortega, a 50-year-old Brooklyn resident. The incident,…
Two Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Astoria and Jamaica Each Worth $17,514
NEW YORK – Two top-prize winning tickets for the TAKE 5 EVENING drawing on September 5 were sold, each worth $17,514.50. Tianxin NY 99, located at 25-14 Broadway in Astoria, and Jamaica…