Posts by sonia
Man Gets Away With over $1,300 Cash After Threatening Woman’s Life in Subway Station
A suspect last week July 26th at around 1:30PM approached a 33 year old woman in the 36th Street M/R subway, where he verbally threatened her life, then stole her wallet, according to police. The man made off with $1,350 in cash along with a $481 check and credit cards all belonging to the victim.…
Read MoreBrand New Tennis Courts For Astoria Park, Now Open!
For a long time, the tennis courts at Astoria Park have been in a bit of a mess. Astorians and tennis goers alike have had to put up with the torn up surface and less than appropriate playing conditions. However, good news is finally here as the Astoria Park brand new courts have officially reopened…
Read MoreMake Do & Mend
Do your old favorites need a bit of attention? Would you wear that dress again – if only you could fix that tear? This workshop gives you the opportunity to learn simple hand sewing techniques to fix up your clothes. Why spend more on clothes when you can gain the skills to make the most…
Read MoreThe Fascinating World of Japanese School Lunch
Come learn about one of the most model school lunch systems in the world. In this overview course, we will examine the system’s unique history, as well as how students learn through their food. In addition to touching on school lunch laws and nutritional balance, we will also delve into the unique culture of Japanese…
Read MoreHarry Potter Book Release Pre-Party At Astoria Bookshop!
Attention all magic folk and muggles alike, with the coming of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II, our very own Astoria Bookshop will be celebrating in true Harry Potter fashion – with a Hogwarts pre party! The book is a special rehearsal edition of the new…
Read MoreRio Grande BBQ Self Service is Coming To Astoria!
The signs are up and finally the future tenants of the newly renovated building on the corner of 36th Street and Broadway are ready to move in, and it’s gonna be tasty. Rio Grande BBQ will be opening up hopefully soon. Renovations are more than likely under way and our guess is that the self service…
Read MoreHousewives of Secaucus – A Suburban Travesty
Housewives of Secaucus, A Suburban Travesty is an interactive parody of Jersey Shore and Mob Wives. It focuses on five desperate housewives on a mission to "Free Nookie." Nookie, as we find out, is a nickname for one of the housewives. The show features a combination talent show, fashion show fundraiser (to free Nookie); so…
Read MoreRepeater with Will Stephen (SNL) at QED
Big time music fans Evan Forde Barden (Magnet Theater, One Hundred Dates) and Patrick Cartelli (Summer Collider) host this monthly talk show about people's favorite songs. Each month, they invite a special guest to share one song that they love – be in an all-time favorite, a track that reminds them of a great story,…
Read MoreD.B. Rielly at Doyle’s Corner
D.B. Rielly will be performing at Doyle’s Corner on Saturday, August 6th from 11pm to 2am. Admission is free. Please visit www.dbrielly.com.Award-winning singer/songwriter D.B Rielly and his band will perform a wide-ranging collection of Americana music, spanning several genres including Roots, Zydeco, Blues, and Alt-Country. D.B. promises his listeners an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.”…
Read MoreMan Assaults Two Women, One After The Other. Police On The Lookout.
Police are looking for a man who is suspected of approaching two women, separately, and sexually assaulting both. The incidents occurred right around midnight on July 21st. The first happened in front of 30-61 46th Street. The suspect came up to a 25 year old woman from behind. He pushed her against a car and…
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