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NYPD Daily Blotter

New York Post

Queens *** Cops are searching for the husband of a special-ed teacher who was found beaten to death in the couple’s Astoria apartment Thursday, police said yesterday. Officials released a photo of Jordan Hawes (pictured), 32, whom they want to question... »

Restaurant Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs: Panera, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans Farms, Buffalo Wild Wings

TheStreet

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Shares of these restaurant stocks reached 52-week highs on Friday: Panera Bread, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans and Buffalo Wild Wings. Each of these stocks received buy ratings from TheStreet Ratings. Panera Bread ... Click to »

Search for Gunman in Gas Station Robberies

NBC New York Local

Police say he robbed a gas station in Greenpoint and Astoria.One of the victims shares what happened during the frightening ordeal with NBC 4 New York. Gus Rosendale reports. »

Queens Café Owner Johnny Solo Lands Role in Ed Burns Movie

DNAinfo

Astoria café owner Johnny Solo juggles his eatery and his budding acting career. »

For Petula Clark, Well…You Can Always Go, to Feinstein’s

The New York Observer

Clark in Paris before she returned to the warm embrace of our dear city's nightclubs. (Eric Ryan/Getty Images) Rhythm and bounce, tempo and pounce. Petula Clark has lost none of her fizz. Her warm, engaging new act at Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency is t... »

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Astoria Gets Desperately-Needed Greek Restaurant, Thymari

Gothamist

Astoria needs another Greek restaurant like the European Union needs another broke Mediterranean country to support, but we guess there's always room for one more. Introducing Thymari, a new restaurant on 34th Ave that promises to "span centuries of cl... »

Wellness Week to offer $50 spa deals March 19-25

NewYorkology

More than 45 New York City spas have so far signed up to offer discounted treatments during Wellness Week 2012 from March 19 through 25, a spokeswoman for SpaFinder told NewYorkology. The spas will offer $50 treatments or a 50-percent discount on treat... »

Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Woman in the Window

HuffPost New York Blogs

Emily Zhang's story begins in Tianjin, an enormous city in northern China. The house was always filled with music, and, early on, Emily decided that she wanted to scale the scales, too. »

Greene back at practice; Henrique “still sore”; Bernier joins Devils;  Zajac not skating yet

NorthJersey.com - Fire & Ice

Defenseman Andy Greene is participating in the Devils’ practice this afternoon at Prudential Center. Greene has been sidelined since Dec. 6 with a broken bone and big toe in his left foot. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said it will be a “coaching decision” ... »

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Haircuts for Kids in Queens

Queens Mamas

Looking for a special place for baby’s first haircut?  Or, maybe you’d like to bring your rambunctious child in for a trim, but are afraid they won’t sit still?  Every parent wants to avoid tears, ... »