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Orange is the New Black filming in Astoria!
Check out these awesome shots Astorians snapped of the hit TV show filming in the neighborhood:
Read MoreA New Starbucks?
Astoria is no stranger to coffee shops – we recently told you guys the international coffee chain Cafe Benne plans to open two locations in the neighborhood – and it looks like Starbucks is making their presence known as well. While walking around yesterday, we noticed the big green letters have just gone up on…
Read MoreThe Inspired Word – We’re Sponsoring!
We’ve told you guys time and time again how much we love The Inspired Word – an open mic event that has taken Astoria and New York completely by storm. Curated by long time journalist Michael Geffner, the new Coffeed location has opened to an enormous crowd the past few months. With artists ranging from…
Read MoreBreathing Life into Astoria’s Libraries
Remember when libraries were the only place to do some research? Nowadays, everything is Wikipedia’d and Smart phone’d, but we really miss the days of heading to the library after school, and scouring through the shelves. We’re glad to report, though, that two of Astoria’s prime libraries are getting revamped. Both the Steinway and Astoria…
Read MoreWaltz-Astoria is Still Carrying On!
If you’re like us, you seriously miss Waltz-Astoria – especially their open mic. While the venue was supposed to move into a new home these past few months, plans fell through and it looks like it will be a while till their doors open again. But fear not – there’s still a chance for you…
Read MoreA Much Needed Playground Upgrade is Here
Astoria Heights Playground is one of Astoria’s many havens for children – but if you’ve been there in the past few years, you know it’s not your first choice to take your children for some fun. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, care-taker, or anyone else who wants to take children out to play, there’s…
Read MoreDrink in the name of Queens!
If you didn’t know, we have a super cool local distillery – The Astoria Distilling Company, founded by local Chris Murillo. Chris has been brewing up ‘Queens Courage’ gin, and it’s been a hit. Here’s how the Astoria Distilling Company describes Queens Courage: Queens Courage is a New York Old Tom style gin that is lighter…
Read MoreMelinda Murray, Founder of the Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation
This week’s Human of the Week is one of the most resilient, ambitious, kind, and passionate people we’ve met. After losing her only child, Melinda refused to let her world end – instead, she used her pain to help change the world, one young heart at a time – by starting the Dominic A. Murray 21…
Read MoreTwo Shot in Astoria
July 3rd, 2014 ASTORIA, NY – The news is still developing, but we’ve just heard that two people were shot and critically wounded near 27th and 8th Street, less than an hour ago (4:30 p.m). Both were taken to the hospital. We’re currently seeing NYPD helicopters overheard, and the area around Astoria Blvd and 23rd…
Read MoreStonebridge is coming to Astoria!
We’ve just received news that legendary DJ Stonebridge – who has worked with the likes of Madonna and Lady GaGa, is coming to Astoria’s most happening gay club, Icon. StoneBridge, the GRAMMY nominated Stockholm based DJ, artist and producer that has created chart topping remixes for everyone from Usher to Lenny Kravitz, and will be…
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