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Orange is the New Black….Back in Astoria!
Our prayers have been answered! Orange is the New Black is coming back for another season! For those of you that are not familiar with this show or who have seen all the advertisements in the subway yet have not given this show a try….it’s a must! Orange is the New Black is an…
Read MoreAstor Room Winner!
The Astor Room is finally re-opening to the public tomorrow night, and our winner is… Thanks to the more than three hundred people that entered! Keep an eye out for our next contest, it’ll be announced soon! The Astor Room 34-12 36th St. Astoria, NY 11106(718) 255-1947
Read MoreCleaning up Astoria with Councilman Constantinides
This past weekend, Councilman Costa Constantinides spent some time cleaning up a local park and playground: “I enjoyed cleaning up Hallets Cove Playground this weekend with Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James and Astoria Houses Tenants Association President Claudia Coger. Beautifying Hallets Cove Playground is a huge step forward in our efforts to #KeepAstoriaClean and in…
Read MoreA First Look at the NEW AND IMPROVED Astor Room!
The Astor Room recently closed for renovations, after it’s ownership changed hands to Hal Rosenbluth. Hal had lots of new ideas for the Astor Room, and set to making them come to light. It’s finally re-opening, and last night, we were lucky enough to be invited to the friends and family pre-opening event at The…
Read MoreEMERGENCY TOWN HALL MEETING!
We’ve received word that there is going to be an emergency town hall meeting held next Wednesday, regarding plans to open a homeless shelter in Astoria. Here’s what our readers are saying: “The proposal to convert the Westway Motor Inn into a full time homeless shelter has been resubmitted. The community expressed extreme opposition to this…
Read MoreLots of empty storefronts up for sale!
So, it seems that with all the new restaurants and stores opening, there’s an equal amount closing. Are you guys tired of hearing about rising rent prices yet? We did some sleuthing, and it seems these storefronts are going for small fortunes! Formerly a Malaysian food spot, Savory Cafe’s doors have closed for good. Located…
Read MoreSave a child’s life – Cavo is having a St. Jude’s fundraiser!
Cavo has a great fundraising event coming up! St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is the world’s leading cancer hospital for children. St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made fhere have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof,…
Read MoreLooking back at the World Cup – in Astoria!
All good things must come to an end. Despite the multitude of controversy surrounding the 2014 World Cup it is undeniable that Brazil’s edition of the world’s greatest sporting event has been spectacular. There have been a total of 171 goals in 64 games, a series of brilliant individual performances, and plenty of upsets- all…
Read MoreFree events this week!
We have some awesome local events going on nearly every day this week, check it out: There’s some really awesome free events going on this week – especially if you’re into watching live music! Tuesday: SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS ISMAEL MIRANDA / REBEL TUMBAO / JOE CLAUSSELL (SACRED RHYTHM MUSIC) Ismael Miranda aka “El niño bonito de la…
Read MoreTeenage girl missing in Astoria
Evdoxia Zerva is just 15 and has been missing in Astoria since June 28th. Evdoxia was last seen inside her home at noon on June 28th. She lives on 49th Street near 30th Avenue. Last time she was seen Evdoxia was wearing black leggings, a multi-colored striped shirt and black shoes. If you have any…
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