Posts by sonia
Astor Bake Shop Open Mic hosted by Justin Howard
Artists and music fans unite! We need your support to continue! So excited to have been given this opportunity to host at such a great location. MUSIC, COMEDY, SPOKEN WORD, POETRY, 10 minutes or 3 songs (depending on the length), and depending on the number of acts. There's literally ZERO reason not to come. Just…
Read MoreThe Tiny Market’s Coming To Town
This Saturday 5th, from 1PM – 6PM, at Crescent Wines & Spirits (20-40 30TH. Ave @ Crescent Street), the first ever Astoria Holiday Tiny Market will be gracing our neighborhood. Five local Queens-based vendors have come together to make this first ever craft market the pace to go for all your holiday gifts and party covering…
Read MoreNo Soup For You!
The weather is shifting and the sweaters are on, but what if you want to warm up from the inside-out? We have the pick of the litter when it comes to flavorful restaurants in Astoria. The people, the culture and the diversity – there’s no reason to limit your taste. Warm up your soul with…
Read MorePolice On Lookout For 2 Men In Connection With Robbery
According to Police, one man acted as a lookout as the second punched and kicked a 48 year old man on 27th Avenue around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, before robbing him. The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center in critical condition having suffered head trauma from the vicious assault. The two men pictured in the survelliance video…
Read MoreFood Drive for Hour Children a Success!
This years East River Kiwanis Food Drive for Hour Children proved quite the success. The Drive was held on Saturday November 21st, at Best Yet Marketplace Supermarket on 37th Street between 19th and 20th ave, who also partnered with East River Kiwanis once again. There, the community could come and donate food for the needy children, along with donations, and…
Read MoreVintage Subway Cars and Buses to Run This Holiday Season!
The Holiday Season is about to get even more magical, with the return of some blasts from the past. Nostalgia will be hitting the train tracks for four consecutive Sundays in December, as the MTA is reviving some New York City classics. Subway cars from the 30's, along with buses from the 40's to the…
Read MoreFatal Crash on Grand Central Parkway Astoria Kills Two
Two men died in a deadly accident on Grand Central Parkway in Astoria early Friday 27th. The accident took place around 2:42 AM, according to QNS, eastbound close to 31st Street and not far from the Triborough Bridge. The crash involved 32 year old Eran Felices of Ridgewood, who was driving a black Hyundai Elantra eastobound…
Read MorePossible Landlord Feud Leads To Suspicious Fire and Injuries
According to officials, a fire broke out on the second floor of 31-18 35th St, near 31st Avenue, at about 11:15 a.m Wednesday. The apartment which was engulfed in flames was said to have started under suspicious circumstances, which DNAinfo reported may have begun due to a feud between landlord and tenant. Three people were injured due to the…
Read MoreYoutube Sessions With Astoria Musicians
Jenny Gnirke moved back to Astoria early this year, and has begun a project in which she finds and films local musicians doing what they do best. With just an iPhone and an 8mm camera, Gnirke finds local talents and films a new one every week called 8mm Sessions. The musicians she has filmed can mostly…
Read MoreWhat Are You Thankful For?
With only a few days to go, the holiday season will be ushered in by Thanksgiving on the 26th, the collegians will be flocking back and swarms of friends and family will be popping in unexpectedly to spread a little holiday cheer. We can’t blame them because after all -‘tis the season and family like…
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