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Candlelight Vigil in Astoria
There will be a Candlelight Vigil held tomorrow in memory of P.O. Rafael Ramos and P, O. Wenjian Liu, who were recently assassinated in the line of duty, and in recognition and support of the men and women of the 114th Precinct. The vigil will be held at the Precinct (35th St./Astoria Blvd. South), 7PM…
Read MoreSave a Life, Donate Blood
One of the easiest ways to help make a difference in someone’s life is donating blood. Here’s some facts on blood donation: More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. Someone needs blood every two seconds. About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood One pint…
Read MoreIt’s Ice Cream Social Time!
After the success of the first ever Ice Cream Social, Ashley Dean is back at it with another party coming to Astoria. This time, the Ice Cream Social is at Pop Bar – and there’s a special Queen of Astoria flavor of ice cream being made by Sweet Jane’s Frozen Desserts! It’s going to be…
Read MoreLocal Insurance Agent Wins Big!
We had a chance to check in with Steve from All State Insurance – who gave us some great tips on insurance last month. Steve, whose office is right in the heart of Astoria at 35-16 Ditmars Boulevard, was recently awarded a huge honor: The Summit Award. The Summit Awards are a…
Read MoreAstoria Man Kills Mother’s Puppy for Barking
According to reports by the Queens Gazette, Kamel Wilder, a 26-year old Astoria resident, killed his mother’s dog for barking too much. The crime occurred at a building located at 32nd Street and Astoria Boulevard. The man apparently became enraged at the dog, and when it wouldn’t stop barking, grabbed it and ran into the…
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Astoria!
Whether you’re celebrating or not, or just don’t want to cook dinner for your whole extended family – we’ve got some restaurants in Astoria that are open today! The Thirsty Koala, 35-12 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11105 If you don’t know by now, we’re huge fans of this Australian spot in Astoria. They’ll be open from…
Read MoreAstoria Stand Up: Join the Movement!
We’ve shared the story of Astoria Stand Up before, and now they’re kicking things into gear! They’re having an event this weekend to share their Kickstarter Campaign video. The Kickstarter Campaign serves to help move Astoria Stand up to the creation of Harmony & Dissonance, a two part music and film project looking at imbalances in…
Read MoreThe Best Medicine? Preventative Medicine.
One of the best forms of medicine is preventative medicine – and the best preventative medicine is so easy you wouldn’t believe it: exercising. Sophocles Tsouros, owner of Life Health and Fitness gym, just told us an almost unknown fact that could make working out even easier: You can get your gym membership paid for. …
Read MoreNew York’s Sexiest Bartender… in Astoria?
So the New York Post just wrote about the 10 sexiest bartenders in New York City, and it looks like one of them is from right here in Astoria. Her names Monica Alvarez, and here are some fun tidbits from the story: Monica Alvarez, 29, Astoria, Queens Position: Bartender at Lavo (39 E. 58th St.) Relationship status:…
Read MoreWin a $50 Bareburger Gift Card!
Time to announce a winner… The winner is Kathy T! Thanks for entering everyone!
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