Posts by sonia
It’s Blackbird’s, Haven’t You Heard?
There’s nothing too fancy about Blackbird’s Bar & Restaurant. It doesn’t have chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It doesn’t have gorgeous plates and high class Michelin star cuisine. You could say, Blackbird’s is just your run of the meal, local bar. And you would be right – Blackbird’s is just your local neighborhood bar. That’s exactly…
Read MoreSafety Changes To Come
The DOT will begin working on extensive safety measures for intersections along Northern Boulevard, making it easier for pedestrians. Community Board 1 approved a plan by the agency to construct 14 pedestrian safety islands, along with banning some left hand turns and other changes from Honeywell Street to Broadway. The roadway which the changes will…
Read MoreTwo Get Away With Money And Jewels
Between 10:45AM on Saturday, February 20th, and 4:15AM Sunday February 21st, two suspects forced their way into an apartment in Astoria Heights on 73rd Street. They then proceeded to burgle the place, taking with them an undetermined amount of money along with jewerly and some other belongings before leaving the residents and making their escape in…
Read MoreSpring Market at Bohemian Hall
Astoria Market invites you to join us for a day of fun and shopping at our Spring Market on Sunday, March 20th from 12pm to 6pm. The event will take place in the Main Hall at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. This should be a great day for some early spring shopping. Plus, Bohemian Hall will…
Read MoreRFK Triborough Bridge Delays This Weekend
If you're looking to get away or go for a drive this Friday/Saturday, than you might want to avoid the RFK -Triborough Bridge. Friday night and Saturday, the MTA are closing lanes as crews hustle around with some construction work on the Queens side of the bridge. Starting 11PM Friday, three to four lanes will…
Read MoreLearn about Artist Solo Exhibition Preparation
Queens Council on the Arts LAB presents a workshop hosted by QCA grant-winner Shervone Neckles, providing a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for solo exhibitions: from negotiating, grant writing, balancing work commitments, studio time, refining an editing work all while using the current project to leverage other opportunities. Shervone also will screen the first iteration of…
Read MoreNew Bike Lane Coming To Astoria
A new place to ride! Department of Trasportation released the plans for a new bike lane which will go from Astoria to Jackson heights, and connect with existing bike lanes across Queens. The plans that were put forward would help increase life quality in a community of 500,000 currently living in Astoria, East Elmhurst, Ditmars,…
Read MoreQED is your adult after-work go hang out spot
Who remembers the simpler days when you used to stay back after school for the after-school programs/activities? No, not those activities but the wholesome fun and innocent ones like arts and crafts, board games or just a few extra hours to hang out with the squad (before “squad” was a thing). In retrospect, that truly…
Read MoreGinger Organic Fills The Void With A Healthy Dose Of Goodness!
It's been around for a few years now, and in those years, Ginger Organic has given Astorians some of the healthiest and most delicious juices around. The hidden gem packs one hell of a punch when it comes to quality. Yep, organic, vegan, and gluten free is what they offer, all in a delicious cup of…
Read MoreT-swirl crepe Wraps Up An Explosion Of Freshness In A Perfect Cone
This Astoria sensation just took crepes to a new level of goodness. Made with 100% rice flour, naturally gluten free, and wrapped in a paper cone for easy eating, these Japanese style crepes are the perfect mixture of crispy and chewy, thin layered and filled with decadent condiments. The crepes made at T-swirl crepe aren’t…
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