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Missing Astoria Man Last Seen In His Home: NYPD
Authorities asked for help finding Norbert Bura, 42, who was last seen at his Astoria home on Saturday May 15.

Kayla Levy covers all things Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Bayside for Patch. She has written for New York Magazine's Curbed and the Strategist, and Time Out. Follow her on Twitter @kaylev and send story tips to kayla.levy@patch.com.
Authorities asked for help finding Norbert Bura, 42, who was last seen at his Astoria home on Saturday May 15.

The incident in Queens comes as the mayor agrees to add more cops to the subway, amid an ongoing debate over transit safety concerns.
Two local branches will reopen to patrons on May 24 for the first time since the pandemic, with browsing and limited computer use.
A letter says that the driver who fatally hit a delivery worker in Astoria was rear-ended and lost control of the SUV before the accident.
Here's a round-up of meetings, events and other happenings in the neighborhood for May 16 through May 23.
Here's a round-up of meetings, events and other happenings in the neighborhood for May 16 through May 23.
Here's a round-up of meetings, events and other happenings in the neighborhood for May 16 through May 23.
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On Thursday a child told police that someone tried to abduct her in Bayside. After sending helicopters and cars, cops realized it was false.
A new Eater list of the 29 best brunch restaurants in New York City includes two Astoria mainstays.
The Regal theater in Forest Hills opened its doors on Friday with more than two-dozen movie showings and enhanced COVID-safety protocols.
A growing group of Queens politicians are supporting Palestinians, and criticizing the federal government's monetary aid to Israel.
A group of Forest Hills residents were looking for a space to voice Black-specific concerns. They couldn't find it, so they made their own.
Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's was planning to open a Long Island City outpost in 2020, but is now slated to open its doors this year.
A grand jury in Queens indicted another teen for second-degree murder charges after a Queens mom was killed by a stray bullet in Woodside.
The mayor said vaccinated New Yorkers can win free tickets to NYC music festivals this summer, including Governors Ball in Queens.
Construction on the long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard project will begin this summer with completion in November, says mayor.
The attack in Queens comes as some New York City officials call for more NYPD presence in the subway, citing transit safety concerns.