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Who doesn’t love some Johnny Cash!?
CALDC 2014 Waterfront Concert Series continues with a musical tribute to “The Man In Black”, Johnny Cash featuring: MICHAEL PATRICK’S RING OF FIRE BAND When: Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at 7:30pm Where: ASTORIA PARK GREAT LAWN – Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool Cost: FREE!!!! Bring a blanket or chair and…
Read MoreBEDBUGS ON THE N TRAIN!?
Reports indicate that at LEAST three N trains have been taken out of commission as a result of bedbug findings. The trains were sent to the Coney Island depot for fumigation. Sources say some were also found in seat cushions in train cabs – which conductors and motormen use. New York City is no stranger…
Read MorePartying with Buffaloes!
Or, Buffalo Exchange, that is. Check it out! Buffalo Exchange is celebrating their first year with a big party! It should be lots of fun.
Read MoreWant to make friends in Astoria?
Let’s talk about friends. Or relationships. All of it – meeting people, getting to know them, the whole shebang. It’s hard sometimes, isn’t it? Especially in a neighborhood like Astoria, where you’re surrounded by people, but sometimes it can still feel like you don’t really know anyone. Whether you’re a recent transplant trying to figure out the difference between…
Read MoreZumba for Greece!
Zumba is one of the funnest work outs there is -and Simply Fit Astoria is having a Zumba fundraiser for Greece! Here’s what they have to say about the event: Ditch the workout, and JOIN THE PARTY! The Hellenic Relief Foundation is inviting you to join in on the most popular Latin-based, calorie-blasting, dance cardio workout craze…
Read MoreAstoria Happenings
There’s a lot going on in Astoria as we enter the dog days of Summer. On July 30 Boro President Katz voted to deny the applicant for the development of Astoria Cove . Explaining her reasons, Katz included insufficient amounts of affordable housing and jobs being offered within the community being most effected by this…
Read MoreWhat We’re Watching: Guardians of the Galaxy
“We’re the frickin’ Guardians of the Galaxy!” Ever since its initial announcement, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was deemed a risky venture—it introduced a generally unknown group of characters, and was tasked with tying in Marvel’s cosmic era to the already established cinematic universe. Now, less than a week after the film’s release, it’s safe…
Read MoreAstoria Cove project has been shot down – by Borough President!
The past few months have seen the Astoria Cove project being brought forth again and again. The plans to build luxury residential buildings, a shopping center, and more, have been reworked half a dozen times, trying to get them to go ahead. The most recent development was the addition of more “affordable,” apartments in the…
Read MoreLynn Kennedy: Making Astoria Heights Park Beautiful
You might remember us telling you about the $1.6 million grant that was issued to Astoria Heights Park, to fix erosion issues, safety issues, and staffing issues. The woman behind it all is Lynn Kennedy, and she’s this week’s Human of the Week! How did you first get involved with Astoria Heights Park? It all…
Read MoreSalivating Over Sanford’s
Sanford’s has been around for DECADES, and along with all the great new restaurants, we think it’s important to visit the classics as well. Sanford’s has been in the same family for two generations, and is truly a comfortable place to go and eat. First of all, Sanford’s is open 24 hours a day, 7…
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