Tuesday, May 8, 2012


Problems stemming from the super saturation of  liquor licenses on 30th Avenue between 35th Street and 38th Streets have eased in recent years. The improved Quality of Life has a lot to do with Revelry and Onerio (the two most problematic night clubs) closing down.  The 4 AM brawls and street fights are less frequent. Speeding performance cars is much greater, but thanks to installation of speed bumps on 36th Street  high speed traffic has slowed considerably.

Fortunately the majority of the new cafes and restaurants are attractive additions to the community and operate in a responsible way. The few that don't can make life miserable for many residents such as the one who e-mailed NNA and sent the link below to petition for Noise problem at Don Coqui Club. 

With ever increasing liquor licenses being approved for 30th Avenue and a high growth density of outdoor cafes, responsible cafe and restaurant owners are much appreciated.

http://www.change.org/petitions/alma-realty-114th-precinct-astoria-close-don-coqui