Brian Hopkins, 25, of Astoria, was discovered engulfed in flames at about 4 a.m. atop the high-speed Acela train, having been jolted by 27,500 volts from arcing overhead wires.

Published by New York Post on August 31, 2008.

Phivos Ioannou, 47, of Astoria, could get 15 years in prison if found guilty of grand larceny and identity theft.

Published by New York Post on August 30, 2008.

Paul Newman, 32, is allegedly part of a team of robbers who would choke and place guns at the heads of cab drivers in Astoria and Flushing, demanding money and, in three instances, stealing the cabs.

Published by New York Sun on August 29, 2008.

Speaking of karaoke, Friday at Albatross (36-19 24th Ave) lube your vocal chords with $7 pints and check out the face lift on the cute corner spot.

Published by Joey in Astoria on August 28, 2008.

The neighborhoods that counted the most conditions last month range from leafy Bellerose, Queens, to boisterous Inwood, Manhattan. Those with the fewest included midtown and Gramercy Park in Manhattan; Crown Heights in Brooklyn; Kingsbridge and Riverdale in the Bronx and Astoria in Queens.

Published by New York Daily News on August 24, 2008.

The bandit got his start with a half dozen robberies in Queens banks -- in Forest Hills and Astoria -- then moved on to Brooklyn, committing his last 15 heists in that borough. He's hit banks in Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, New Utrecht and Borough Park, and he's not picky about which banks he robs.

Published by SI Live on August 20, 2008.

LOCATION: Waltz-Astoria, 23-14 Ditmars Boulevard

Published by NY1 on August 14, 2008.

A large tree toppled onto a house in Astoria, damaging the roof and gutters. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 12, 2008.

The New York State Board of Elections has ruled that Jun Policarpio, a Queens congressional candidate accused of forging petition signatures, will not be allowed on the Republican ballot.

Published by New York Sun on August 8, 2008.

Try the newest Asian eatery in the Ditmars area, East Moon (35-12 Ditmars Blvd.). Some say there are already a ton of them, but this one has a twist: Japanese and/or Thai! Take your pick; chances are you'll find something to your liking.

Published by Joey in Astoria on August 7, 2008.

At a night out event in Astoria Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said police are doing all that they can.

Published by WNBC on August 6, 2008.

Mr. Vallone, who represented Astoria, Queens, between 1974 and 2001, says term limits cripple the council's ability to counterbalance the mayor's wing of City Hall. He wants to see term limits abolished altogether, but said he would be open to an effort to extend term limits to three terms, up from two.

Published by New York Sun on August 6, 2008.

A pre-dawn, two-car accident that left two dead and another person injured has closed the eastbound Grand Central Parkway service road at 69th Road in Queens for the Tuesday morning rush, New York City police said.

Published by amNY.com on August 5, 2008.

He promised he would get in eventually, but I couldn’t stay long enough to find out. I had just received a call from some friends, who, as it turned out, had spent the day at the majestic Astoria Pool, one of the city’s largest public pools, perched on the Queens side of the East River.

Published by New York Times on August 2, 2008.

"What is so special about Brooklyn?? That's all we ever read about in this rag. Are you telling me the snotty (white) infants in Park Slope will be getting a better slice of life than the (brown/white/asian) kids in Astoria and Jackson Heights??" ["Brooklyn, The Borough: Growing Up New York"]

Published by The New York Observer on July 29, 2008.

The W, a fairly new subway line that runs from Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, Queens, to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan, was rated the worst of the 22 subway lines examined because, the Straphangers said, its service was infrequent and irregular, its number of car breakdowns high, its cars dirty and its announcements garbled.

Published by New York Times on July 29, 2008.

Screw rests in apple pie Julisa Caba bit into at McDonald’s in Astoria, Queens. 'I started freaking out,' she said.

Published by New York Daily News on July 25, 2008.

Hundreds of people lined up outside an Astoria office Thursday morning -- some waiting for two days in horrible weather -- to get an application for a job as a union elevator mechanic.

Published by WNBC on July 24, 2008.

DEP says staff meter-readers will shift to other tasks. The agency also pays Consolidated Edison to read meters but expects to stop.

Published by New York Sun on July 24, 2008.

...pet products and even some adorable outfits for your four legged friends. The Jumping Bulldog – 28-10 23rd Avenue, Astoria. 917.576.7380...

Published by Joey in Astoria on July 24, 2008.

Goldman discussed her ordeal after reading in The Post yesterday that Astoria resident John Agnesini is suing Subway for $1 million because he found a serrated 7-inch knife baked into the bread of his 12-inch cold-cut sub June 27.

Published by New York Post on July 17, 2008.

Life is good on the upper East side - and Astoria, too. As for many other parts of the United States? Not so much.

Published by New York Daily News on July 17, 2008.

John Agnesini, 27, of Astoria, told The Post he was horrified when he spotted the 7-inch blade inside his lunch.

Published by New York Post on July 16, 2008.

A construction worker was injured when he was knocked from a crane in Astoria, Queens, Tuesday.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 15, 2008.

"To help people, that's my job," said a humble Neljkovic, of Astoria, Queens, who moved to the United States from Yugoslavia in 1995 and works as a doorman at the nearby Level Club.

Published by New York Daily News on July 13, 2008.

Braxton, 52, was treated at a hospital for cuts and bruises. A shelter resident also was injured in the attack, which occurred on one of the main thoroughfares in the Astoria neighborhood.

Published by WNBC on July 9, 2008.

Consolidated Edison and the union that represents nearly two-thirds of its workers agreed to a tentative four-year contract about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, ending a tense fight over wages, health care benefits and pensions.

Published by New York Times on July 2, 2008.

Consolidated Edison and the union that represents nearly two-thirds of its workers agreed to a tentative four-year contract about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, ending a tense fight over wages, health care benefits and pensions, Ken Belson reports.

Published by New York Times on July 2, 2008.

Negotiations between Consolidated Edison Inc. and its union reconvened Tuesday morning after Gov. David Paterson's mandatory 72-hour cooling-off period expired.

Published by Crain's New York Business on July 1, 2008.

Representatives from Consolidated Edison and the union that covers nearly 9,000 workers at the utility returned to the bargaining table on Tuesday morning after a three-day cooling off period.

Published by New York Times on July 1, 2008.

Some 9,000 Consolidated Edison workers are threatening to walk off the job Sunday morning if they don't have a new contract.

Published by WNBC on July 1, 2008.

Negotiations between Consolidated Edison Inc. and its union are set to resume Tuesday at 9 a.m. after Gov. David Paterson imposed a 72-hour “cooling off” period over the weekend.

Published by Crain's New York Business on June 30, 2008.

With a strike deadline looming, Governor Paterson convinced Consolidated Edison and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America to take almost three days off from their negotiations.

Published by New York Times on June 30, 2008.

Where: Steinway Reformed Church, corner of Ditmars Blvd and 41st Street.

Published by Joey in Astoria on June 29, 2008.

The Jumping Bulldog - 28-10 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105

Published by Joey in Astoria on June 27, 2008.

What: Get an update on the proposed sale of 21.29 acres of Con Ed property at 18-01 20th Avenue (M 3-1 Zoning District); buyer/developer Steel Equities for FedEx ground facility.

Published by Joey in Astoria on June 24, 2008.

A man and his dog on their morning walk were mauled Thursday by two loose pitbulls roaming their Queens neighborhood. Joshua Rosenblatt , 44, and his 1-year-old Chow mutt, Fifi Bear , had walked less than a block from his Astoria home when they encountered the two beasts, both of which had collars, Rosenblatt said.

Published by New York Daily News on June 20, 2008.

The 174,000 residents in western Queens who lost power for nine days two summers ago might be surprised to learn that Consolidated Edison did not consider the event a major power failure — at least in the strictest, legal sense. But that just changed.

Published by New York Times on June 19, 2008.

giant Black and White cookie and a Nutella filled Linzer Tart. Dolce Italia Bakery – 36-06 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.278.4188.

Published by Joey in Astoria on June 12, 2008.

Governor Paterson's 12-member commission charged with devising strategies to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital plan includes the CEO of Consolidated Edison, one of New York's top private developers, and a mix of public and private experts on transportation and finance.

Published by New York Sun on June 11, 2008.

Consolidated Edison says more than 1,000 customers are without power. The Long Island Power Authority reports 885 power outages.

Published by SI Live on June 10, 2008.

Temperatures could reach 100 degrees today, and already Consolidated Edison seems to be straining to keep the power on. [Daily News]

Published by New York Times on June 9, 2008.

That's where Gregory Cianca, 24, lives with his family. But the place where Cianca puts his graffiti tag, VELO, is some 20 miles away, in Astoria, according to authorities.

Published by amNY.com on June 9, 2008.

Paul Vallone, whose father, Peter F. Vallone, represented a district in Astoria, Queens, for 27 years until his brother Peter F. Vallone Jr. took it over in 2002, is running to represent the Bayside area.

Published by New York Times on June 9, 2008.

"I had to get my pet out the house cause it was very hot humid so I had to put her in the shower and let her cool off. Then when it was sunset I bring her out," said Darlene Dixon from Astoria.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 8, 2008.

Fleuranges says the fire happened late Sunday afternoon in a Consolidated Edison manhole. The utility has not immediately returned a telephone call.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 8, 2008.

As residents cranked up air conditioners, electric utility Consolidated Edison urged customers to conserve power. Spokeswoman Elizabeth Clark said only scattered outages were reported Sunday, affecting a total of 40 customers in New York City and suburban Westchester County.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 8, 2008.

Fleuranges says the fire happened late Sunday afternoon in a Consolidated Edison manhole. The utility has not immediately returned a telephone call.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 8, 2008.

Consolidated Edison spokeswoman Elizabeth Clark says it's not clear whether Sunday’s sweltering heat was a factor in the fire, which happened around 5:45 p.m. in the Boerem Hill neighborhood.

Published by New York Daily News on June 8, 2008.

Queens residents enjoy a refreshing dip in the public pool at Astoria Park.

Published by New York Daily News on June 7, 2008.