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Finally! A Quicker Way to Get to LaGuardia, Through Harlem and Astoria
Select Bus Service, or SBS, was recently rolled out by the MTA, and it’s gotten great reception. The M60 select bus will now continue on it’s path from Harlem to Astoria to LaGuardia airport – but it will be making nine fewer stops, and will have off-board payment. Now, that might not seem like a…
Read MoreNew York City’s Best Gay Club…in Astoria?
Nick Lion spent most of his life traveling from city to city, taking up residence in homes across America with his mother. There’s one place, though, that they kept coming back to: Astoria. So if Nick was going to put down roots anywhere, it was going to be right in the neighborhood his mother adored,…
Read More5 Awesome Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
It’s finally getting warm out, and nothing beats eating a great meal outside in Astoria. We’re counting down five of our favorite places to get a little sun and a lot of food. 1. Brick Cafe, 30-95 33rd Street Brick Cafe is in a slightly quieter spot than a lot of Astoria’s restaurants, so it’s a…
Read MoreBroadway Street Fair!
The Broadway Street fair is going on today from 12 to 6 pm. It’s been put together by the Broadway Merchants and Professionals, and will run down Broadway from Steinway to Crescent Street. There’ll be some AWESOME food, Dough Doughnuts serving up their wonderfully fluffy donuts, And others like Oliver’s Astoria serving up Mahi Tacos…
Read MoreSinglecut Inaugural BBQ Today!
Check it out, this should be fun!
Read MoreBEER AND PUPPIES WHAT COULD BE BETTER!?
We’re super excited to check out this event by Singlecut Beer Smiths! You can learn about fostering, have a professional photographer take a picture of you and your pooch, or try to special beer made just for the event!
Read MoreAnd the winner is…
Thanks to everyone that entered! Keep an eye out for our next contest!
Read MoreThe Top 5 Movies Filmed in Astoria
New York has been the home of thousands of films, but don’t we all get a little prideful when we catch a glimpse of Astoria in a movie? We’re counting down our five faves that were filmed partially or fully right here in Astoria! 1. A Bronx Tale (1993) Okay, so it’s technically about the Bronx…but…
Read MorePaul Vallone, Councilman!
We recently had the chance to talk to Paul Vallone, Councilman of District 19, and part of the famous Astoria family – the Vallones. Paul grew up in Astoria, and we sat down to reminisce about what’s changed, what’s the same, and what’s great about Astoria. What’s your best memory of growing up in Astoria? My best…
Read MoreYogurt La Crepe is Coming to Astoria!
Two years ago, Salvatore Fragale opened up Yogurt La Crepe in Tarrytown, New York, and it was an instant hit. Everyone in the neighborhood loved the relaxed vibe and great food. Salvatore wanted to open up a second store, and after searching everywhere couldn’t find the perfect spot. Until, one day, he happened to get…
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