Posts by sonia
March To Close Rikers Comes Through Astoria, Saturday
This Saturday, September 24th, a march and vigil will make its way through Astoria, led by; celebrities, elected officials, community leaders and citizens who are all demanding that Mayor Bill de Blasio shut down Rikers Island. The rally is all part of the #CLOSErikers campaign, an effort backed by 98 advocacy groups, all pushing for Riker’s…
Read MoreBurnside Biscuits Closes Doors After One Year
It opened only a year ago, giving Astorians and New Yorkers alike, a chance to come in and sample some good ol fashioned southern fried chicken and biscuits. However, the time was brief, as Burnside Biscuits on the corner of 30th Avenue closed it’s doors on Monday. For the many who loved Burnside Biscuits, there…
Read MoreSearch For Astoria Flight Attendant Ends Tragically
Sierra Shields, a 30 year old flight attendant from Astoria, was last seen around noon on January 14th. She was leaving her job at LaGuardia Airport. She was soon reported missing, after she failed to return to her apartment. Her family at the time of her disappearance said that Sierra seemed upset in the days…
Read MoreAffordable Housing Starting At $1,158 For Studio, Astoria.
There are six affordable housing apartments going up for grabs in Astoria, for all low-income individuals looking to move in. The lottery was launched Monday, by the Housing Preservation Department, for three studio and three one bedroom apartments all in the new and fresh building on 28-22 Astoria Boulevard. For single applicants who earn between 39,703…
Read MoreAlleged Dirty Dozen Arrested In Astoria Housing Development Drug Bust
12 people have been arrested last Friday, 10th, following a year long operation where undercover officers from the NYPD’s Queens Narcotics Division, working with the District Attorney’s Office, were sold crack, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and guns 98 times. The investigation into drug related crime took place at the Astoria Houses. The 22 building development sits on the…
Read MoreLet’s Party Like It Is 1916 At The Hell Gate Bridge!
This Saturday, September 10th, 2016, in celebration of the famous Hell Gate Bridge, originally the New York Connecting Railroad Bridge or The East River Arch Bridge, a 1,017-foot steel through arch railroad bridge in New York City will be honored in a kickoff of a series of events for its 100th birthday. The ceremony/event is…
Read MoreHonor The Victims Of 9/11 Tonight, In Astoria
This week, New Yorkers and Americans alike, will once again come together to honor and pay tribute to those that were lost, 15 years ago on 9/11, in the coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, the Pentagon outside Washington, DC and on the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, PA.…
Read MoreSome Astoria Fun Coming Up!
We are all, no doubt, still recovering from the long Labor Day Weekend. The weather was just right for lots of fun with family and friends whether you stayed in the city or went for a drive. But now the week is here and as such, work and all those little worries come sneaking back…
Read MoreA Very Tasty Visit At Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar
Leo Sacco and Giuseppe Falco have been giving us fantastic dining experiences guided by the local green market for a while now, and we just couldn’t keep quiet any longer. Coming from Astoria, these two old friends have brought their love for food and passion for Italian cuisine to our plates. Even the artwork inside the…
Read MoreWarnings Issued For Hurricane Hermine, Beach Goers Beware
Strap on for some bumpy weather as Hurricane Hermine might be making her way to New York City with tropical conditions set to last for several days to come, stated the National Weather Service. Chances are we’ll see some rain and winds pick up late weekend and early next week, however here’s the scoop. Florida…
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