Posts by sonia
Saying good-bye to Crescent Lounge
In the ebb and flow that is Astoria businesses, it’s easy to blink and see a new restaurant, cafe or coffee shop open, and just as often, unfortunately, the closing of another. Tonight we’re saying good-bye to a local favorite, Crescent Lounge. Owned by local residents, Crescent Lounge was a place to relax. It was…
Read MoreSafe cycling!
Bicycling in New York City can be a wonderful experience, but safety should always be a cyclist’s priority. The Police Department wants to help ensure the well-being of cyclists and the security of their bicycles. The following information is designed to promote safety by informing cyclists of the rules of the road as they pertain…
Read More60 Beans is here!
Astorians have been eagerly awaiting the opening of 60 Beans, and the doors to the latest coffee shop have finally opened! They have all the offerings you could want out of a coffee shop – from tea to espresso, to hot and iced drinks. There’s also lots of yummy, fresh pastries – including Dough donuts…
Read MoreThe Best Supermarkets in Astoria!
Grocery shopping can either be really fun, or feel like a huge chore – but it’s something literally every person has to do. Astoria has no shortage of supermarkets and grocery stores, and it’s not something you really think about too often. We’ve picked our top five choices! Trade Fair, 30-12 30th Ave Trade Fair is…
Read MoreGetting our drink on at Blackbird’s!
For this week’s Pick of the Week, we’ve got a bar instead of a restaurant! The thing about this bar, though, is that their food is on par with an awesome restaurant, and we absolutely love it. The best thing about Blackbird’s is their atmosphere. It’s not a cheesy dive bar, but it’s not an…
Read MoreMore Coffee is OK with us!
Get it? It’s a pun. Because OK Cafe just opened up, and we are super excited. The new coffee shop will is independently owned, and will have all the things you want in a cafe. There’ll be baked goods and yummy pastries, and of course: really good coffee. We’re always big fans of independently owned…
Read MoreIT’S OFFICIAL: SEPTEMBER 28TH IS CELEBRATE ASTORIA DAY!
We are beyond excited and honored to tell you guys this: September 28 is officially recognized as ‘Celebrate Astoria Day,” and the first annual celebration will be held September 28th, 2015. The amount of pride in our neighborhood is unsurpassed. We have residents who tell us they’ve lived her for 50 years, and could never…
Read MoreStreet Fair Fun this Sunday!
We are so ready for another street fair. Seriously, we can’t get enough of these. We love that you can’t try out every single vendor at a fair, so each new fair is a new experience, filled with different tastes and different things to do. This Sunday, August 10th, there’s a street fair on Steinway! The even…
Read MoreAlicia Sable: Alpha House Actress!
This week’s Human of the Week is Alicia Sable, an actress who’s getting her start right here in Astoria! How did you get into acting? I went to acting school in Virginia, and I knew it was what I wanted to do. From there I moved to Astoria, and I loved it, so I’ve…
Read MoreAstorians speak out about Astoria Cove!
Your fellow Astorians, Lucille Hartmann, Mgr., Community Board 1, George Stamadiates, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth Errico, Co-Chairman of the Zoning Committee, Richard Khuzami, Chairman of Parks Committee, Frances Luhmann McDonald member and Norm Sutaria, resident all spoke Wednesday at NYC Planning Commission public hearing regarding Astoria Cove plans to build the huge residential/commercial development in Astoria.…
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