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Learn more Sales have launched for the Waldorf Astoria Residences in downtown St. Petersburg, a project that will become the city’s tallest tower and its first hotel-branded luxury condominium 539-foot-tall tower planned for 150 2nd Avenue South will include 163 condominiums 73,000 square feet of Class A office space and an extensive collection of high-end residential amenities Pricing for the luxury condominiums start at $2.5 million Petersburg has become one of Florida's premier residential destinations with an influx of new residents driving the demand for high caliber of exceptional properties,” PMG CEO and Founder Kevin Maloney said in an announcement this week “After the success we have witnessed across both Waldorf Astoria Residences in Miami and Denver Cherry Creek we are proud to once again join Hilton in bringing the Waldorf Astoria brand and its renowned world-class service to a new market forever elevating the standards of luxury in the area.” Designed by CUBE 3, with interiors curated by design firm BAMO the tower will be cantilevered over a 17-story podium The building design includes a double-height ground level and accommodations for both long-term and short-term bicycle parking Outdoor terrace at the Waldorf Astoria Residences St Each fully finished two- and three-bedroom residence will feature a private entry foyer and private balconies with bay views These residences will include custom-built closets Italian bathroom vanities with stone countertops and bespoke gourmet kitchens equipped with fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance packages 10,000-square-foot rooftop penthouse with a private pool overlooking the bay Living room with expansive bay views at the Waldorf Astoria Residences St “Our goal with the project was to strike a seamless blend between the pinnacle of modern luxury and the effortless coastal sophistication Florida is known for,” BAMO Principal Anne Wilkinson said in a statement “Each texture and material was specifically chosen to pull the best of the property’s locale indoors creating a sense of place and familiarity and relaxation while also delivering the elevated design synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand.” resort-style pool deck will be situated on 18th floor featuring a 160-foot east pool with beautiful bay views Also on the 18th floor will be private massage rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness and movement studio There will also be a kids and teen entertainment club will be located on the 46th floor containing a sunset bar Bespoke gourmet kitchen equipped with fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance packages Additional residential amenities include 24-hour access to a personal concierge “The introduction of the Waldorf Astoria brand into St Petersburg is a testament to the natural progression and extensive growth the city has undergone over the past few years,” Feldman Equities Larry Feldman said Pete’s incredible rise and are eager to deliver a product to this thriving area that meets the new elevated caliber of living desired by its residents I cannot wait to see all of the opportunities and incredible experiences the new development will contribute to this downtown.” A construction timeline for the project has not yet been announced but the development team anticipates starting work later this year Dining Room at the Waldorf Astoria Residences St Want to be the first to know what’s coming soon to the Sunshine City Sign up to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Contact - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy© 2024 St The hotel is the first Waldorf Astoria in Japan—and we were the first to stay The development group behind what will become St Petersburg’s tallest and first luxury-branded building has unveiled new project details as sales commence acquisition director for Property Markets Group told the Catalyst that a “whisper” sales campaign for the Waldorf Astoria Residences St The firm is already processing three contracts with units ranging from roughly $2.5 million to $6 million The mixed-use project’s height has increased from 49 to 50 stories. However, the most significant change since city council members unanimously approved the landmark development in November 2024 is its $225 million price tag we’re probably in that $500 million class of total cost,” Glickman said “We’re in the middle of building several billion dollars worth of construction right now around the country we’re pretty in the know about what things are costing now – and how to plan for that.”  A new rendering highlights the project’s (second high-rise from left) scale compared to other downtown buildings Miami-based Property Markets Group (PMG) is leading a joint venture with St. Petersburg’s Feldman Equities, publicly traded City Office REIT and Tower Realty Partners The latter three firms own the City Center office building at 100 2nd Ave Tampa-based Smith & Associates Real Estate is overseeing sales of the Waldorf Astoria Residences St The tower will soar 540 feet above 150 2nd Ave The development team previously said the tower would offer 63,251 square feet of in-demand Class A office space downtown. Plans, which could continue evolving Glickman noted the project’s overall size has likely increased He said market uncertainty and tariffs are “absolutely” concerning as builders must import many construction materials Glickman also believes PMG’s pre-budgetary cost analysis and estimates are “pretty good right now.” The firm secured a $668 million construction loan from Bank OZK and Related Fund Management in June 2024 to build the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami 1,049-foot skyscraper will become the tallest south of New York City “The fact that Waldorf felt comfortable to bring their brand to St Pete when there are other possible opportunities in the Tampa Bay area … St and the Tampa market is ready for this kind of quality development,” Glickman said The project could break ground by the end of the year or in early 2026 A recently remodeled City Center will soon house a sales office Construction on the Waldorf Residences will take about 30 months The tower will feature two two-story penthouses with private pools overlooking the bay PMG has yet to price or design those units A 46th-floor lounge will open to the public Two and three-bedroom units will encompass between 2,031 and 3,408 square feet. Award-winning design firm BAMO curated custom-built closets stone countertops and smart home technologies Each condominium features expansive terraces with bay vistas, private foyers and balconies designed by CUBE 3 The Waldorf Residences boasts 43,000 square feet of amenity space and a 20,000-square-foot The 18th-floor amenity suite includes a holistic wellness center and a youth entertainment club A 46th-floor Sky Lounge, inspired by the Waldorf Astoria’s historic “Peacock Alley” gathering space Glickman believes about 10,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space will house a public restaurant Hilton will manage the Waldorf Residences. Glickman, a Sarasota resident, said the hotelier would remain “faithful” to the brand while embracing St Petersburg’s vibrant culture and nightlife He said company representatives have vetted the area and their response is “what we thought it would be.” Glickman credited the tower’s unobstructed bay views and proximity to the St “A lot of cities are defined by their landscape … the landmark buildings “I think this is going to be that for Tampa Bay and St It’s an important building that we’re happy to be a part of.”  Petersburg’s “natural progression and extensive growth.” all the politicians talk about affordable housing but units starting at $2.5 million certainly doesn’t sound affordable Queue to Mayor Welch taking complete [and unearned] credit for this with photos of him in 3 …2….1… It looks like The Sky Lounge will be restricted to owners Why is it they want the city to be like New York why don’t they leave it like it used to be to where you could enjoy it and walk down the streets now you don’t dare walk down the streets those of us that grew up around here hate seeing all these changes most people around here can’t afford the stuff anyway it’s ridiculous We can’t wait to go to The Sky Lounge Add your idea below. 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The project is backed by national real estate firm PMG and local developer Feldman Equities along with City Office REIT. Smith & Associates Real Estate will handle sales. Once completed, the Waldorf Astoria Residences will rise above the 46-story Residences at 400 Central, making it the tallest building in the city and St. Petersburg’s first first five-star branded condo. There are 163 condos available for purchase. The developer did not share a specific price range. But “we’ll probably be at the highest price per square foot in the market,” Kevin Maloney, Founder and CEO of PMG told the Tampa Bay Times. A rendering of one of the primary bedrooms at the forthcoming Waldorf Astoria Residences in St. Petersburg. At 50-stories, it will be the city's tallest building. [ ARX Creative ]PMG is building two other Waldorf Astoria-branded condos in Miami and Denver. Maloney said the level of service and amenities that come with the Waldorf name are unlike anything that’s available in the local market right now. Residents will have round-the-clock access to a personal concierge, valet parking, doorman and bellman services. “It’s going to change St. Pete, no question,” he said. “Once we get this up and kind of prove our price point and this luxury product, I think you’re going to see other luxury brands come into the city.” The building was designed by Cube3 and interiors were curated by Bamo. Each condo at the Waldorf Astoria Residences in St. Petersburg will have it's own private terrace. [ ARX Creative ]Each of the two- and three-bedroom units will have private outdoor terraces, custom closets and top of the line appliances. They range from 2,031 to 3,408 square feet. There’s also a two story, 10,000-square-foot penthouse with a private pool overlooking Tampa Bay. The 18th floor will be a dedicated amenity deck with private massage rooms, a his/her sauna, steam rooms, a fitness studio and an entertainment club for kids and teens. The 20,000-square-foot pool deck will have several pools and spas, including an infinity pool that wraps around the perimeter of the building. Residents will have access to a 46th-floor sky lounge complete with a sunset bar and outdoor terrace space. The lower floors will have 73,000 square feet of office space, a parking garage and about 10,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. A narrow podium will separate the amenity deck and residences from the lower floors, creating the illusion that the top part of the building is floating in mid air. Condo residents will have access to an infinity pool that wraps around the perimeter of the building. [ Courtesy of St. Petersburg City Council ]Located at 100 2nd Ave. S, the tower will replace the parking garage for the City Center office building. Due to its proximity to Albert Whitted Airport, the developers had to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. Maloney said the timeline for construction depends on how quickly the building sells. But ideally, “I’d like to be in the ground by fall,” he said. Rebecca Liebson is a reporter covering real estate and housing. She can be reached at rliebson@tampabay.com. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations At the center of all the activity was Fiko Bektesevic He moved swiftly and purposefully around the space handling payments and chatting with customers in Bosnian local Balkan families order whole pies of burek instead of pizza burek (beef pastry) or begova corba (chicken vegetable soup) they’re all made “how they should be,” he said a small tv hangs about 10 feet up in the dining area A refrigerated dessert display case separates the tiny Ukus’ origin story begins in the 1960s in Sarajevo Bektesevic’s parents — dad Dzafer and mom Idajeta — grew up in the same neighborhood each learning to cook by helping their parents in the kitchen In 2001, mom and pop closed up shop and moved to New York, joining their daughter and son, who had come over one year earlier. For birthday parties, local Balkan families order whole pies of burek instead of pizza. In 2006, the family resurrected Ukus in Astoria, among a community of former Yugoslavians. Other popular Balkan spots, Djerdan Burek and Sarajevo Grill, were already there. “All the restaurants — we all know each other, we’re all friends,” Bektesevic said. “There is no competition. They have their customers. We have our customers. There’s customers for everybody.” When the Astoria Ukus opened, its menu contained a trimmed-down version of the selection from the original Sarajevo location. Since then, the recipes haven’t changed, and neither have its bestsellers. The potato rolls at Ukus are made fresh daily. Days follow the same rhythms: Two hours before the 10 a.m. opening, Bektesevic makes the burek dough. He kneads and rolls, then stretches out the balls into a translucent curtain, about arms' length. For the potato rolls, he stuffs mashed potato inside the dough and shapes it into coils. For the burek, he slathers minced beef inside one layer and folds the dough many times to bake into soft sheets of pastry with a crackly and paper-thin golden crust. Every two days, he ferments yogurt to accompany the burek. Another popular dish is a traditional Bosnian soup that features clear vegetal broth loaded with slices of okra, carrots, parsley, chicken and a dollop of sour cream that diners mix in. If you could imagine a sausage being fluffy, it’s his cevapi. A traditional Bosnian soup that features clear vegetal broth loaded with slices of okra, carrots, parsley, chicken, and a dollop of sour cream. Ukus is located at 4208 30th Ave. in Astoria. Over the years, the family has added new dishes. Stews like pasulj (smoked beef and beans). Desserts like tulumbe, a dough of flour and egg yolk that’s pan-fried and soaked in sugar syrup overnight. “It’s very old, from centuries ago,” he said. That taste of home, of childhood, calls to Ukus’ regulars. Valmira Raci drives one hour from Brooklyn twice a month to eat the cevapi. She’s been visiting regularly for a decade. On Wednesday, she was having lunch with her mom and sister, all from Albania. Bektesevic placed salads, two cevapi dishes and a burek on their table. The cevapi was “very fresh, very, very nice,” Raci said. “My family loves it, especially my mom. She says they have the best meat ever.” At the table next to them, two kids ate cevapi sandwiches. “They’re my most annoying customers,” Bektesevic joked, after making sure they washed their hands. “They’re my kids. See, this food here is good enough to feed my kids.” Dance companies, theater productions and other arts groups said the lost funding complicates shows scheduled for the summer. The Bushwick venue said in an Instagram post that it was not able to meet a final inspection deadline. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. 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New York first-generation Mexican immigrant-run eatery that grinds and mills its own corn in the basement for its masa-centric fare Mayahuel is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in every sense of the phrase The restaurant was dreamt up by Leonila and Carlos’s sons: Ivan and Marc Vazquez watching his parents work various jobs after they immigrated from Mexico to New York, landing in Astoria and then moving to Jackson Heights His parents eventually became the owners of Puebla Seafood a deli-turned-restaurant which they’ve operated for 26 years Watching them work seven days a week at a time Ivan remembers it was their love for hospitality that kept them going.  “My mom used to always say that work was more of a hobby,” he recalls “[She] didn’t enter the business saying ‘I'm going to make money.’ It's a business of taking care of customers and making sure they leave happy.” He soon envisioned opening a restaurant of his own and immediately turned to his family for guidance “To have somebody that's already been in the game for so many years—they give you more insights,” he says about working with his family citing that his parents were able to withstand the recession and even the COVID-19 pandemic “If they could have done it together just imagine how strong our bond will be.” And so it was decided—Ivan would oversee the front of the house fresh out of college with a marketing degree and his parents would help out in the kitchen the brothers went back to where it all started the restaurant debuted the week after Thanksgiving in 2022.  the restaurant stayed within the realms of what they called “general” Mexican cuisine—tacos Yet the brothers knew they wanted to push themselves further They received that push with the introduction of executive chef Eduardo Santos With a global background working in Michelin-starred kitchens in Argentina chef Santos worked with the family to bring forward a new focus: exploring the coastal cuisine of northern Mexico with a Oaxacan touch.  Part of that vision included making their tortillas in-house. Starting with corn the brothers tried working with product from America but quickly noted that there was quite a bit of difference in terms of taste and even smell when compared to the Mexican variety. So they began working with Tamoa a distributor that sources corn from small farmers around Mexico Depending on the availability and the fluctuations of the season depending on where it's farmed,” says Marc “One of my favorites is red tortillas because it tastes very volcanic and very salty even though it doesn’t have any salt While the blue is sweeter and chewier."  they turned to their mother for the recipe With memories of making tortillas as a child she began calling family members and friends back home in Puebla she stands over stainless steel vats that boil with a mixture of water and calcium hydroxide the corn is drained and then ground down in their electric molino to make masa The molino yields 60 lbs masa an hour—making 150 lbs over the course of the week—which then gets portioned into balls weighed and eventually pressed to make tortillas It wasn’t a steady process according to Marc as it took about five months to truly perfect it.  While chef Santos left the business in 2024, chef Gerarde Duerte (previously of La Mano, The Black Ant, and Enrique Olvera’s Michelin-starred ATLA) ushers forward this masa-centric cuisine chef Duerte uses the tortillas as the base for tostadas plied with chunks of octopus chile manzano and sweetened tiger's milk and tortillas filled with beer-battered fish and salsa morita but the chef released a masa-centric dessert menu sugar-dusted churros and the Oaxacan corn pudding the family is finding new ways to keep things fresh showcasing their well-stocked collection of over 100 bottles—the restaurant is named after the goddess of agave after all—alongside chef Duerte’s corn-centric cuisine. Later this year the family is planning a trip to Sonora with chef Duarte to further explore and add dishes from his hometown Among its constant push to solidify its identity Ivan wants Mayahuel to be known for its food the hard work his family puts into the cuisine “I want people to feel like they are home,” he says “We always want to make sure people feel happy and warm.” Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us (Credit: GameStop)🕵️‍♂️ GameStop is investigating complaints about an Astoria store pushing expensive Switch 2 pre-order bundles 😡 A customers reported being forced to buy bundles with accessories 🙏 GameStop's Help account urged affected customers to reach out via DM for resolution 😬 Switch 2 pre-orders on GameStop's website sold out quickly after technical issues and crashes Hundreds of people turned to traditional brick-and-mortar GameStop stores to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 consoles complaints were made against an Astoria store in Queens for pushing expensive Switch 2 pre-order bundles onto customers Want the latest Switch 2 news and pre-order alerts ❤️ The Shortcut has 151,000 subscribers and is the #1 consumer tech publication on Substack Subscribe now for the latest news and to receive our banner-ad-free newsletter ⤵️ In a post on X claimed that the GameStop store they lined up for was "forcing" people to buy bundles that included accessories such as cases "So this GameStop is forcing you to buy bundles "They’re claiming they can’t process the SKU just for the console I want Donkey Kong [Bananza] and a screen protector As someone who worked at a retailer during the PS4 and Xbox One console launches Stores want to make as big a mark up as possible and bundling in superfluous accessories – especially if they're a company's own brand – is an easy way to achieve this Pushing warranty schemes is also a high priority during new console launches I've never known customers to be forced into buying a bundle and it isn't surprising that some people walked away entirely this isn't ethical or fair for people who just wanted to pre-order a Switch 2 and it's led GameStop to announce it’s investigating the matter In a response to Tesentzelis's post, the GameStop Help account said: "We are actively investigating this. Any customer who was turned away at the Astoria location should reach out via DM so we can make it right." The problem is, I'm not sure how GameStop can make this right. One, it will be near enough impossible to verify who was actually at the store. And with Switch 2 stock being in such short supply, it's not like they can easily rectify the situation. By chance, we visited the Astoria store and found that less than 100 Switch 2 consoles were available before doors opened, with the majority being for the Mario Kart World bundle. Up next: Switch 2 GameCube controller pre-order date revealed – and you don't need an invite Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts. 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(Credit: GameStop)\uD83D\uDD75\uFE0F\u200D\u2642\uFE0F GameStop is investigating complaints about an Astoria store pushing expensive Switch 2 pre-order bundles \uD83D\uDE21 A customers reported being forced to buy bundles with accessories \uD83D\uDE4F GameStop's Help account urged affected customers to reach out via DM for resolution \uD83D\uDE2C Switch 2 pre-orders on GameStop's website sold out quickly after technical issues and crashes Hundreds of people turned to traditional brick-and-mortar GameStop stores to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 consoles \u2764\uFE0F The Shortcut has 151,000 subscribers and is the #1 consumer tech publication on Substack Subscribe now for the latest news and to receive our banner-ad-free newsletter \u2935\uFE0F In a post on X claimed that the GameStop store they lined up for was \\\"forcing\\\" people to buy bundles that included accessories such as cases \\\"So this GameStop is forcing you to buy bundles \\\"They\u2019re claiming they can\u2019t process the SKU just for the console and bundling in superfluous accessories \u2013 especially if they're a company's own brand \u2013 is an easy way to achieve this and it's led GameStop to announce it\u2019s investigating the matter In a response to Tesentzelis's post, the GameStop Help account said: \\\"We are actively investigating this. Any customer who was turned away at the Astoria location should reach out via DM so we can make it right.\\\" Up next: Switch 2 GameCube controller pre-order date revealed \u2013 and you don't need an invite Subscribe now Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut\u2019s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar\u2019s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts. The man whom police shot to death after the NYPD said he approached them with a knife in Astoria on Monday had been cared for by his elderly parents until they died a few years ago according to a longtime neighbor of the family at NYCHA’s Woodside Houses “ I really feel bad to hear that this happened to him,” said neighbor Rhonda Ferguson NYPD officials on Wednesday identified the man as Queens resident King Wong Officers shot and killed him while he wielded a 14-inch knife that he refused commands to drop The New York attorney general’s office is investigating the incident Police responded to 911 calls about a man holding a knife and acting erratically near 30th Avenue and 31st Street NYPD Chief of Department John Chell said at a press conference Monday Wong was pronounced dead at a local hospital Chell said the man had two previous “incidents of mental disorder” involving the NYPD but police have released no further details Police have killed at least 20 other New Yorkers during a mental health crisis over the past nine years said the nonprofit New York Lawyers for the Public Interest NYPD officers fatally shot at least 12 people citywide last year according to Gothamist’s analysis of department data which seeks to reduce police involvement in mental health crises called for a “public health response” to such crises that includes peers who have their own experiences with mental illness Ferguson said she believed Wong had mental health issues but she considered him “harmless,” even after he unexpectedly entered her apartment on two occasions and that his father would often hand out calendars for Chinese New Year She said she rarely saw Wong outside the family’s apartment until he was left to fend for himself Wong was often seen digging through the trash outside the building for food according to Ferguson and another neighbor he’d be out early in the morning before it even got light,” Ferguson said adding that she sometimes shared her own food with him Wong came into her apartment while she was home alone and he was fiddling with a screwdriver and I don't know why he’s focusing on my apartment,” Ferguson said She said she called the building’s maintenance staff and 911 He was ultimately carried out strapped to a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance It’s unclear what type of services or support Wong received before or after his parents’ deaths But his situation points to a common predicament of aging parents caring for an adult child with a mental illness: “planning for what happens when they’re no longer here,” said Carolyn Reinach Wolf a New York lawyer who works with families of people with mental health issues Reinach Wolf said she often advises parents to establish who the next guardian will be after they die whether a sibling or someone appointed by court She added that parents could connect their loved one with local community organizations so they’re “on their radar.” The city’s B-HEARD program is designed to send emergency medical technicians and social workers But those responders don’t take calls where the person is at risk of harming themselves or others Caroline Lewis is on the health care beat for WNYC and Gothamist. She has covered COVID, a nurses' strike, the overdose crisis and New York’s marijuana legalization effort, and spent a year investigating patients' medical bills. She always wants to hear about how everyday New Yorkers experience the health system. Got a tip? Email [email protected]. The document had been housed in the National Archive of Paraguay before it went missing. The renewed push comes after two fatal incidents took place at bodegas last week. Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported South Bay Wild Fish House in Astoria imports 80% of its seafood The restaurant catches most of the seafood they sell and also sources locally An Oregon Coast restaurant was recently featured on a list of the top seafood restaurants in all 50 states by Yelp "Searches for seafood restaurants on Yelp have jumped by 34% in 2024 compared to the previous year," said the restaurant review website before revealing 2025's best seafood in every state Here's what to know about the Oregon restaurant and why Yelp says it has the best seafood in the state Which restaurant in Oregon did Yelp say has the best seafood?South Bay Wild Fish House in Astoria was named the best seafood restaurant in Oregon for 2025 The family-owned restaurant had 495 Yelp reviews and a 4.5-star rating It is best known for their dishes featuring self-caught Dungeness crab and Oregon pink shrimp South Bay Wild Fish House is operated by Astoria locals Rob and Tiffani Seitz frequently catches the Dungeness crab and Oregon pink shrimp from their commercial fishing vessel “We catch a good portion of it ourselves,” Rob Seitz told the Statesman Journal about the seafood they sell at the restaurant Seitz said that when they’re not catching the seafood they try to source locally or from other fisher-people Tiffani Seitz said her brother-in-law, Chris Robertson, who is now the executive chef at The Cozy Taberna in Salem "helped us a bit with our menu and gave us a lot of good advice about running a restaurant" when he was at Southark Seafood in Portland Reviewers tend to recommend the restaurant's clam chowder which won a 2017 Good Food Award for "delicious food that meets environmentally sustainable standards," according to Yelp In 2024, the restaurant also took the No. 9 spot on Yelp's list of top 100 seafood spots in America South Bay Wild Fish House is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and is closed Sunday through Tuesday Some menu items include clam chowder starting at $6.50 Dungeness crab and pink shrimp cakes for $16.00 Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval The Hilton luxury brand plans to open a hotel and residences in the state’s Hill Country region in 2027 The luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand will make its Texas debut in Fredericksburg with the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country hotel and residences the property will be located in the state’s Hill Country region less than two hours from Austin and San Antonio and near more than 100 wineries Wine Country Hospitality Partners — a partnership between Auberge Resorts Collection founder Mark Harmon luxury developer Robert Radovan and advisor Tim Sparapani — will develop the property with Hilton The property will feature 60 hotel rooms and suites 37 multibedroom villas offering up to 74 more keys and more than 50 residences less than a mile from downtown Fredericksburg Design for the resort will be done in partnership with Tuscon Arizona-based Studio Caban and Texas firms Fab Studio Guest rooms will feature “authentically Texan” design elements and sprawling Hill Country views while villas will offer private plunge pools outdoor courtyards and specialty programming Harmon said the project will “draw upon the unique architecture and history of Fredericksburg to create a new experience that opens this budding wine destination to travelers and future residents.” the Waldorf Astoria’s dining options will include one all-day dining restaurant and one specialty restaurant Further amenities will include more than 11,000 square feet of spa and fitness space a kids’ club and 6,000 square feet of indoor meeting space The property’s signing marks a “milestone” for Hilton’s “luxury brands portfolio expansion across the Americas,” said Amy King the company’s vice president of luxury and mixed-use development Waldorf Astoria currently has more than 30 open properties globally and 30-plus in its pipeline. 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The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Police shot and killed a 61-year-old man on a Queens street early Monday after he refused commands to drop a knife and moved toward officers with it The shooting happened just before 6:30 a.m near the intersection of 30th Avenue and 31st Street in Astoria NYPD Chief of Department John Chell said at a press conference that three people had called 911 about the man Some of the callers said they thought he was going to stab someone which features the entrance to the elevated 30th Avenue subway station on the N and W lines He said the man was holding a 14-inch knife appeared to be “in mental distress” and did not obey officers’ orders to release the knife The officers deployed multiple tasers when the man advanced toward them The chief of department said the officers were “forced to defend themselves” and fired multiple shots at the man Police attempted lifesaving measures at the scene adding that the officers were taken to hospitals for tinnitus treatment The NYPD did not immediately release the man’s name as they worked to notify his family Chell said the man was Asian and had two documented “incidents of mental disorder with the NYPD,” but would not provide further details An NYPD cruiser and detectives are on the scene of a police shooting in Astoria on April 14 Detectives and officers at the scene Monday morning scoured the sidewalk near a Trade Fair supermarket for evidence A plastic white shopping bag lay on the ground next to a pool of blood said his security workers knew the man to be someone who collected bottles in the area “It was a pretty big knife … like a butcher knife said he heard at least six shots in quick succession Monday He lamented the prevalence of what he described as mental health crises in the neighborhood A photo of the knife police say a man approached officers with in Astoria on April 14 The MTA said Q102 buses were being detoured in both directions Monday while police investigated the scene. This is a developing story based on preliminary information from police and has been updated. Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected]. The sanitation department has a surfeit of compost. Attorney General Letitia James says Big Bus and Twin America illegally agreed to limit competition, reduce service and split profits — hurting millions of tourists. 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USA Today asked a group of industry experts to nominate their favorite small towns in the United States based on places that exhibit the best in travel drink and lifestyle before presenting them to the public to vote on Astoria was voted among the best small towns in two of USA Today's categories Astoria, Oregon, voted second-best small town in the WestAstoria placed second on USA Today's list of the 10 best small towns in the West Astoria sits at the mouth of the Columbia River and is known for its iconic views Columbia River Maritime Museum and the Astoria Column a 125-foot tower painted with a historic mural Filmmakers have chosen the north Oregon Coast town for movies like "The Goonies," "Kindergarten Cop" and "Short Circuit." USA Today called Astoria a "standout destination for travelers seeking a blend of history and scenic beauty" and represents "pure Pacific Northwest." Here is the full list of the top 10 best small town in the western U.S.: Astoria voted one of most historic small towns in the USAstoria placed 10th on USA Today's list of the 10 best historic small towns in the U.S settlement west of the Rockies was founded in 1811 whose exploits are commemorated with the 125-foot Astoria Column which depicts their expedition and Pacific Northwest history," USA Today said Recommended spots to check out include the Columbia River Maritime Museum as well as Astoria's Queen Anne and Italianate homes that were built between 1860 and 1890 Here is the full list of the top 10 best historic small towns in the U.S Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.