Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Astoria

Queens Residents, Elected Officials Ask DOT for Traffic Calming in Dutch Kills

By Stephen Miller | Jul 18, 2013 | 3 Comments

The Dutch Kills neighborhood sits on the northern edge of Long Island City, hemmed in by Northern Boulevard and Queens Plaza, with the East River to the west and Astoria to the north. Dangerous traffic is an everyday presence — and not just on the main arteries nearby. After a number of car-on-car crashes, neighborhood […]

New Astoria Mega-Developments: In the Floodplain, Far From the Train

By Stephen Miller | Jun 6, 2013 | 37 Comments

Development plans for a stretch of the Queens waterfront would add new retail and more than 4,300 new residences a mile and a half from the nearest subway station. So far, the only transportation plan for these new residents consists of more than 2,300 parking spaces and suggestions for expanded bus and ferry service. Unless the […]

City Council Candidates on the Issues: Daniel Peterson, District 22

By Stephen Miller | Apr 19, 2013 | 8 Comments

We continue our series on City Council candidates with a Q&A with former New York Young Republican Club President Daniel Peterson, who’s running to represent District 22, covering Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and northern Jackson Heights. Yesterday we ran a Q&A with Democratic District Leader Costa Constantinides. There are two other candidates in this district. Antonio Meloni responded to Streetsblog’s questionnaire but did […]

City Council Candidates on the Issues: Costa Constantinides, District 22

By Stephen Miller | Apr 18, 2013 | 4 Comments

Streetsblog continues our series on City Council candidates with a look at the race for District 22 in Queens, which covers Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and northern Jackson Heights. The seat has been held by Peter Vallone, Jr. since 2002; he is now running for Queens Borough President. Two Democratic primary candidates — Democratic District Leader Costa Constantinides and anti-crime activist Antonio […]

To Queens Community Board 1, Some Businesses More Worthy Than Others

By Brad Aaron | Oct 4, 2012 | 15 Comments

Are small businesses that cater to cyclists less desirable than those who look to draw motorists? That seems to be the position of Queens Community Board 1. DNAinfo reported yesterday on the board’s refusal to endorse a bike corral proposed by The Queens Kickshaw, located on Broadway between Steinway and 41st Streets in Astoria. Owners Jennifer […]

Eyes on the Street: Filling the Void Left By Astoria’s Missing Plaza

By Stephen Miller | Oct 2, 2012 | 7 Comments

Last month, Queens Community Board 1 voted down DOT’s proposal for a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of 30th Avenue, 33rd Street and Newtown Avenue, opting instead for curb extensions that will keep the block open to vehicle traffic. The curb extensions are set to be installed next year. In the meantime, as shown in this photo sent […]

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