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A new local seawall and waterfront promenade!
Queensbridge Park is probably one of our favorite parks in Western Queens. The park recently got an upgrade, and it’s one that is an advantage for all the local residents. The park has now been implemented with a seawall – which was previously deteriorating into the East River. A a 6-foot wide waterfront promenade with benches…
Read MoreFalse Alarm at Astoria Park!
We were just walking by Astoria Park, and saw these FDNY trucks! Apparently it was a false alarm – someone called in to report a drowning, but thankfully no one did drown. The FDNY, though, was there almost immediately. It’s really amazing how quickly they can get to a life threatening situation – and it makes…
Read MoreLocal Project is Saved!
We recently told you guys about Local Project, a space dedicated to artists and the arts in our neighboring L.I.C. The group, being forced out of their home because of soaring rent prices, put together a kick-starter to help reach funds that would help them secure a location. Good news: They reached their goal early!…
Read MoreSatisfying our Kravings
Krave, opened by Lenny Mihailov nearly five years ago, has quickly become one of our favorite lunch spots in Astoria. Located conveniently on Ditmars, Krave serves up a huge variety of food at pretty competitive prices. Lenny tells us, “We wanted to give good, healthy, clean food to the neighborhood. We got tired of everything…
Read MoreGetting to know Frances L. McDonald!
This week’s Human of the Week is Frances Luhmann McDonald, a life-time Astorian, and all around awesome person. How long have you lived in Astoria? I’ve been in Astoria all my life. That’s 81 years! We hear that either Astoria has changed completely, or not at all in the past few decades. What do you…
Read MoreThis is exactly how the Brazil vs. Netherlands game is going to go
So, remember when this happened? It looked a little something like this: and this: So Brazil’s country isn’t too happy with them.. Neymar is going to be sitting there watching his team like: And well, the Netherlands aren’t very happy about their last loss either: So the match will start: And it’s third place, which…
Read MoreYou can never have enough craft beer…right?
There’s a new craft beer bar set to open sometime this August, and we are more than excited. The bar, called Judy and Punch, has already garnered some social media attention, and Astorians are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new spot. The bar is being opened by Gerard Leary, owner of the Lower East Side’s One…
Read MoreThe Inspired Word – Queens’ Best Open Mic
There is an odd thing that happens in a room full of artists – a sort of energy that pulsates. A flowing of creative juices, but a flow that hangs in the air and intertwines itself between chair legs and shoelaces, passing between mic hand offs and clapping palms. The Inspired Word is one of…
Read MoreHide yo’ kids, hide yo’ wife, developers are taking over
Are you really surprised we have another story about developers buying up space in Astoria? This time it’s Studio Square. BUT WAIT, DON’T WORRY. THE BEER GARDEN IS STAYING. Now that we’ve all let out a sigh of relief, let’s get to the numbers. The building – located at at 35-37 36th St – sold for…
Read MoreLet’s get FRESH!
There are few things in the world that can compete with biting into fresh, cold veggies in the summer. And watermelon – oh gosh, the watermelon. We’re so excited that Astoria’s annual green market is back for the summer. The market – located at 14th Street btwn 31st Ave. and 31st Road, is offering up fresh vegetables,…
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