Posts by sonia
Astoria’s “OctoPossum” Grabs Internets Attention
There aren't many words to say, so we won't try. Just take a look.
Read MoreFun On The Waterfront For Summer 2016
Warmer weather is promised to us and we have been patiently waiting, as evident as this week, we have had a patch of chill in the air and honestly, we’re over it. We want Summer, we want it now, and we are planning for it! A great thing about Summer time in the city is…
Read MoreOutdoor Seating Complaints For Ditmars Gastro-Pub
Recently, a letter was found on the doors of many cafes and residents along the popular Ditmars Blvd, urging the community to complain about the applications from cafes or gastro pubs like The Pomeroy in regards to outdoor seating. The permit requested will see another 100 tables take to the sidewalk, something a lot of…
Read MoreFarmer’s Market Coming To Steinway Street For The Summer!
High school student staffed and selling produce from more than two dozen farms – most based in New York state – a new Farmer's Market will open this summer on Steinway Street between Ditmars Boulevard and 23rd Avenue, according to DNAinfo. The market is run by nonprofit GrownNYC and will commence July – every Saturday…
Read MoreSecond Annual Pig Roast at The Bonnie
Join us to kick off summer at The Bonnie's annual pig roast! Free live music starts at 3 pm and continues into the evening and the pig comes off the spit around 4:30 pm. A $25 ticket gets you a beer or glass of sangria along with a heaping plate of mojo-marinated roast Berkshire pork,…
Read More2nd Annual International Cultural Festival Next Weekend!
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, which is an Astoria-based not-for-profit organization is coming back to host the 2nd International Cultural Festival, coming up next Saturday, May on the 21st on the Great Lawn in Astoria Park, and it's shaping up to be a big one. Last year's celebrations were filled with events, foods, music and Astorians from…
Read MoreConductor Punched For Not Going To Astoria
On May 7th, a 29 year old conductor was travelling northbound on an N train at the 49th Street Seventh Avenue station when a man asked him "is the Q train going to Astoria?". After the conductor replied with, "no, just the N", the man standing on the platform punched him in the face and…
Read MoreStudio 34 Group Exhibition and Open Studios
STUDIO 34 will participate in the 2016 LIC ARTS OPEN. The Studio 34 Gallery will open Wed May 18 6-9pm with works by several studio artist & 17 artist will open their studio doors for the open studio event Sat May 21 & Sun May 22 from 12-6pm both days. View works by the artists…
Read MoreThe Changing Tastes, Sounds & Looks Of Dandana
There’s something stirring on Broadway. 42-21 Broadway – to be exact – and it’s looking good. Dandana is the name, you may have heard of it? The Middle Eastern hookah lounge has graced Broadway for over 10 years – becoming a much loved hangout for locals who enjoy quality Middle Eastern cuisine and hookahs –…
Read MoreMan Tries To Force Himself Into Woman’s Appartment
On May the 3rd, a man followed an Astoria woman home around 1:15AM, after which he tried to force his way into the woman's apartment to rob her. The man was described as Hispanic, between 30 and 35 years and standing at 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet. He was seen wearing a backpack…
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