Create On Ditmars Re-Opens After Health Violation Closure

Health restaurant Create, on 29-21 Ditmars Blvd., has reopened its doors after the Department of Health closed them down on July 18th after a failed inspection. The restaurant had received a staggering 60 sanitary violation points for infractions, according to Astoria Post.   Have you had a bad experience at Create, Ditmars? The most critical violations,…

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Astoria Woman Missing Since July 14

An Astoria woman has been missing from her home since July 14th. Jazmin Fernandez Almanzar, 24, was reported missing, according to an Astoria neighborhood Facebook group, from her home near Kaufman Astoria Studios on 35th  Avenue.  According to the 114th Precinct, a missing persons report was filed on July 14th. The investigation is ongoing as…

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Man Seen Masturbating In Athens Square Park, Where Children Play.

A mother was enjoying a morning with her child at Athens Square Park earlier on Tuesday, July 17th when she spotted a man looking through the Jungle Gym at them, appearing to perform sexual lewd acts on himself.  The woman, who had posted a picture of the man on a popular Astoria Facebook group with…

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SoBol, Coming To Ditmars, Astoria!

SoBol, the Long-Island based food franchise is expanding even further in their already explosive acai bowl franchise. It’s newest location, Astoria, Queens.  The health chain is known for it’s healthy delicious smoothies, press juices and kombucha, and of course – the acai bowls. The most famous item on their menu, the bowls are a Brazilian…

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Ladies First Astoria Launches Female Empowerment Group

Ladies First Astoria is a new real world social network of women supporting women in their community. The mission of Ladies First is to provide tools and resources for women to lift each other up, through inclusive social media, events, and group fundraising efforts. With an emphasis on fostering personal and professional relationships, Ladies First Astoria…

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Astoria Flea & Food

The Astoria Flea & Food Market is kicking it up each weekend with some delicious food stalls and awesome vintage treasures for Astorians and Queens folk alike. If you didn’t get a chance to head on over this past few weeks then you’re in luck, because they’ll be back this weekend, July 21-22. The markets…

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Astoria Park’s Spring Carnivals, Festivals, Movies And More!

Things to do in Astoria! In the Spring time Astoria Park begins to truly flourish with festivals, parties, events, fun runs, carnivals, movies and more. Bringing the park full into gear, here are the upcoming events to keep an eye on. The Astoria Park Carnival Where: Hoyt Avenue N & 19th Street (parking lot area)…

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Have You Heard Of Hero?

If you’re a Thai cuisine fan from Astoria there’s no doubt that you’ve either heard or been to Hero, although you might have been there when it was once known as EThree before making the change not too long ago. Now the Broadway restaurant is under new management – as of this year – and…

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Gun Found During Shoreline Cleanup At Astoria Park

A gun was found in a plastic bag by a pair of volunteers early Saturday morning during the Astoria Park shoreline cleanup. The volunteers, Laura Picallo and Laura Aguinaga, found the firearm during the Astoria Park Alliance monthly shoreline cleanups. The weapon was located around a neglected area away from the Alliance’s cleanup route, according…

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Petey’s Burger Listed As One Of The Best Burgers In America

It seems like Astoria is making every top list when it comes to nightlife and cuisine. Petey’s Burgers has just made Thrillist’s “31 Best Burger Joints In America” and we couldn’t agree more. The Queens burger joint serves up a West Coast style menu and was the only NYC eatery to make Thrillist’s cut. Petey’s…

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