38 STREET AND 23RD AVE A GARBAGE BLOCK IN ASTORIA SAYS RESIDENT

Astoria , New York

One resident fed up with crime in Astoria , calls his 38th Street a Garbage Block and wants to move himself out of it. This happened after a double shooting that occurred near him earlier this morning. The resident was interviewed by NY1 News shortly after the incident. He mentioned that the block was once a beautiful block. The block was closed to traffic to allow the police to investigate the shooter who is in custody. Apparently his wife and daughter were shot and are at Elmhurst Hospital. The daughter is mentioned to be in critical condition. The crime wave continues to plague the 114th precinct after political leaders have vowed to fight all kinds of crimes in Astoria. " Unfortunately this a domestic case and that could happen to rich people in a rich neighborhood too. We believe that the resident should reconsider his opinion because the block considered as one of the safest in Astoria since it is located in the heart of the Ditmars area, a safer portion of Astoria for its Deputy Inspector. It is also not too distant from the local politicians headquarters.

BERRY FRESH MARKETS TO DEBUT LARGER SUPERMARKET WITHIN A MONTH

Astoria , New York

The plans have been made earlier this year when management of the popular Berry Farms Supermarkets has decided to join up with an adjacent location. " This supermarket store could become a blockbuster in the area with a larger and more improved showcase of merchandise. It will be competing in size with larger supermarkets chains like Best Yet , Waldbaum's , Pathmark and Western Beef Supermarkets. " The old location would become a mostly grocery and miscellaneous items department with cashiers at the exit while the new location will showcase its much larger deli , meat and fruit & vegetables departments and have an entrance. Both locations will be connected through the back. The newly designed store is expected to be in operation by the end of December or early January. " Increased customer traffic is expected to occur due to larger supermarket and increased merchandise. " finalized FPG. Berry Fresh Farm Supermarket is located in a shopping center off Ditmars Blvd and 45 Street.