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Carnivals Galore this Weekend!
Tomorrow is Carnival of Love’s first annual children’s carnival! We’re huge fans of Carnival of Love. They’re a great organization that strives to make a difference in the lives of children in need. They do everything from workshops to fun classes, to supplying patients in children’s hospitals with I-Pads. They’re a super hands on organization,…
Read MoreThe Winner of Brunch for Two at The Thirsty Koala is…
The Sparrow Film Project 11: Bigger and Better Than Ever Before
Last night was the bi-annual Sparrow Film Project, and it was full of glamour and great films. As you guys know, we sponsored the event, and it turned out to be more than we could have imagined! Put together by the Sparrow Committee, lead by Evan Roumeliotis (owner of The Sparrow Tavern, Mar’s Bar and…
Read MoreQueens Pride Was Perfect!
This past weekend, Queens played host to the borough’s annual Pride Parade, and it was as magnificent as a gay pride parade could possibly be. The weather finally warmed up, and thousands came out to celebrate. Mayor DeBlasio made an unprecedented appearance as the first New York City Mayor to march in a gay pride…
Read MoreThe Winner of Our First Ever BBQ Off is..
BUTCHER BAR! With 54% of the votes, Butcher Bar took the competition by storm. Thanks everyone that voted, and don’t forget to visit Butcher Bar at 37-08 30th Ave, New York, NY 11103!
Read MoreAre Soaring Rent Prices Destroying the Neighborhood?
92 years ago, Teddy’s Florist opened their doors at 22-41 31st street. The florist shopped was passed down from uncle to nephew to kids, and then passed over to brother and sister duo George Stelios and Clare Petropoulous in 1984. Teddy’s Florist was a neighborhood staple. You don’t realize that small Mom and Pop shops…
Read MoreAstoria History: Looking Into the Past
Lately, we’ve been getting so many comments from readers who have lived in Astoria for 30, 40 or even 50 years, and it got us thinking: What was Astoria like back then? So we’ve put together some fun history facts for you! 1. Astoria wasn’t called Astoria at all. The area now known as Astoria actually…
Read MoreFirst Dates in Astoria: 14 Steps That Describe Your First Date
1. You don’t know where you’re supposed to meet people…so you start hitting up the local nightlife. 2. But once you get there, the clubs are a little different than you remember. 3. So you try meeting someone at a bar..but that doesn’t go well. 4. So you decide to meet someone the old fashioned…
Read MoreBikers Against Breast Cancer!
The Bikers Against Breast Cancer event, sponsored by Shareing and Careing, is back again! Breast Cancer awareness is a huge issue, and for more than two decades the team at Shareing and Careing have been putting together the event to raise awareness, bring the community together, and create a fun event for everyone involved! The event will…
Read MoreDance Astoria: Beer, Dancers, Raffles and More!
We’re so excited to be sponsoring the annual Dance Astoria showcase! The event, being held this year at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, is always filled with massive amounts of talent, and a huge audience. Headed by Stephanie Deere and Nicole Ohr, the event aims to bring dance to Astoria, a community that Stephanie says…
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