Posts by sonia
Huge Apartment Building Fire in Astoria
There was a huge fire blazing today in Astoria, at an apartment building located on Crescent and 31st Avenue. Red Cross volunteers were almost immediately on the scene, as well as FDNY trucks. The surrounding streets were completely blocked off. We’ll keep you updated as we find out more news, including the cause of the…
Read MoreBrik Bar Opens Its Doors!
Brik Bar Lounge and Kitchen recently opened its doors in Astoria – bringing an edge to Astoria’s burgeoning club scene – and it seems to be a welcome addition. Since opening, the lounge has seen packed nights nearly every day of opening, and if lounges are your thing, then we think Brik is a cool…
Read MoreAstoria’s Unwanted Guests!
Anyone who has lived in Astoria for at least one summer knows: LaGuli has the best Italian ices, To get to Astoria Pool early before all the bridge people get there, And uninvited guests will inevitably show up in your home; and I’m not taking about your college buddy or an ex that needs a…
Read MoreSatisfying our Thai Craving at Pye Boat Noodle!
We recently found ourselves craving Thai food, and quickly asked around for some recommendations. We’ve been hearing a lot about Pye Boat Noodle lately, and decided to check it out. Now, here’s the thing. A lot of the time, Thai food tastes pretty…similar. As in, we can’t really tell the difference between red curry and…
Read MoreDiana Limongi: Bringing French to Astoria!
This week’s Human of the Week is Diana Limongi, who is working tirelessly to bring a French Dual Language Program to Astoria elementary schools! What is a dual language program? A dual language program is when 50% of the week is taught in one language, and 50% of the week is taught in another. So…
Read MorePolitical Junkie Uses the ‘F’ Word – Not, Not What You’re Thinking!
Wednesday evening July 23, Political Junkie, at a public meeting, at the Museum of the Moving Image, regarding the conversion of the Westway Hotel into a permanent homeless family shelter got the attention of the panel by referring to the emergency order enabling the conversion as “government by a four lettered ‘f’ word”; fiat! Without…
Read MorePicnic Essentials!
With July quickly escaping and August coming in, summer is in full swing. We’ve had a pretty moderate summer so far, and we’ve been visiting the park regularly! One of our favorite summer past times is picnicking in Astoria Park – and sometimes trekking out to Central Park. We tend to think “Crap! I forgot…
Read MoreWant to feel like a superhero? Help Astoria fight crime!
It’s that time of year again – time for the annual National Night Out Against Crime! National Night Out is an annual summer event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watches in which precincts organize anti-crime rallies with the participation of local business and civic organizations. The mission of the event is to inform the…
Read MorePlans tonight? Watch a film shot in Astoria!
We recently told you guys about Katch’s FIRST EVER film screening event, and its inaugural showing is tonight! One of the films being shown tonight is Short Steps, and we learned a little bit about it from Producer and Editor Richard E. Calvache. Short Steps is a ten minute long film, and it’s shot in both color and…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to see someone shove hot dogs in their face, this is your chance.
APPARENTLY TOMORROW IS NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY!? What could possibly be more authentically American than having a national day devoted to hot dogs… a hot dog eating contest? Okay, a lot of things, but that’s definitely up there. To celebrate the day, New York Dog House (which is also a great name for a puppy…
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