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FREE Dental Day in Astoria, NY
As a way to give back to the community Steinway Family Dental Center, located in Astoria, Queens, provides free dental care to new patients semi-annually. The event is free for new patients 18 and over who do not have dental insurance; any procedure that can be done in a day will be provided for free –…
Read MoreNYPD Sergeant Got Women To Send Him Pictures Of Them Sexually Abusing Their Children
Alberto Randazzo, 39, of Astoria was a former police Sergeant for the NYPD. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts of conspiracy to sexually exploit a child and a single count of receipt of child pornography, according to QNS. The former sergeant used an online dating profile to pick up women, and convince them…
Read MoreSimply Fit & Simply Cycling Are Merging!
Simply Fit Astoria just announced that they will be merging their two studios into one larger, expanded studio space. Located next to the current Simply Fit Astoria studio at 37th Street and Astoria Boulevard South, the new 4,000sq ft studio will house fitness and cycling classes, as well as private training rooms, showers, a locker…
Read MoreWoman Jumps To Her Death Off Astoria Train Station
At around 10:48PM Sunday night, a woman was found dead on the Grand Central Parkway, near exit 5 of the Astoria Boulevard train station, by police. The woman appeared to have severe trauma to her head and body. It appeared that the woman had jumped from the elevated tracks at 31st Street, after which she…
Read MoreSwipe Left w/ John Fugelsang
Swipe Left" is a monthly comedy show featuring John Fugelsang, Frank Conniff and David Feldman. Expect sharp, acerbic, self-effacing and politically minded comedy that do not preach to the converted. Featuring special guests! Featuring:John Fugelsang (Sirius XM's Tell Me Everything) David Feldman (Maya and Marty) Frank Conniff (Mystery Science Theater 3000)Jena Friedman (Daily Show) $10 in adv/…
Read MoreEternity and History: The Cinema of Theo Angelopoulos At Moving Image
From the Museum of the Moving Image, comes a retrospective look into the cinematic works of one of the masters of cinema, Theo Angelopoulos. One of the most prominent figures to come out of Greece in the 70’s, Angelopoulos emerged onto the directing platform with a unique style which focused on specific choreographed compositions and…
Read MoreAstoria Artist Zurbarab1 Gallery Show At Fatty’s Cafe, Sunday 10th
This Sunday, July 10th, starting at 10PM, Fatty’s, an Astoria staple for all things cocktail, artsy, foody and just awesome will play host to an amazing solo show by Astoria artist and photographer Raphael Gonzalez aka Zurbarab1. Gonzalez will be giving away some really nice resin prints, a metal print and even a few other small…
Read MorePolice Looking For Man Who Groped A Woman Under Her Skirt
On June 25th, at around 4:10PM, according to police, an Hispanic male approached a 21 year old woman behind her house, on 34th Street and 31st Avenue. While the woman was trying to enter her home, the male suspect forcibly pushed her up against the wall and put his hand up her skirt, touching her…
Read MoreAny Given Sunday Comedy Show
FREE comedy show featuring the best comics in the city. Takes place the second Sunday of every month at QED (27-16 23rd Ave) 7 pm. This month's lineup: Anthony DevitoJulia SolomonSam EvansSteve ForrestCharles GouldCarmen Lagala Hosted by Mark Walton, Shaun Murphy and Dan Fisher.
Read MoreDoral Donut Shop Fried Its Last Batch Of Donuts
Yet another principle of Old Astoria has closed its doors, Doral Donut Shop once located at 31-16 Broadway is no longer serving the community like it once did for 44 years. The long time neighborhood favorite was best known for its old-fashioned counter and cheap and delicious eats. Many Astorians started their day with a…
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