Posts by sonia
Haunting Histories and Legends of Astoria: Ghosts of the Boroughs
Boroughs of the Dead Tour Guide Marie Carter is thrilled to present "Ghosts of the Boroughs" on Day of the Dead. In this spooky illustrated lecture you will learn about the haunted mansions of the boroughs, "The House of Death," the small pox hospital, former insane asylums, and grisly murders, among others. And you will…
Read MoreThe Ted Alexandro Show
On the 3rd Monday of the month, Ted Alexandro hosts a line up of comedians and interesting people then conducts a brief Q&A with them in between acts. This month features*:Juliana Forlano Travis Irvine Sarah Tollemache Past guests have included Todd Barry, Zephyr Teachout, Lizz Winstead, Morgan Murphy, Aparna Nancherla and a variety of activists, photographers, artists…
Read MoreA Halloween Safety Message From Captain Fortune of the 114th Precinct
With Halloween around the corner, no doubt the streets of Astoria will be filled with monsters, goblins, vampires, princesses, wiches and superheroes, but with the fun also comes the responsibility from not only the community but also Astoria businesses to keep Astoria safe. The following is a message from Captain Fortune of the 114th Precinct…
Read MoreNYPD Officers Rescue Two From Burning Building
5 NYPD officers who were responding to a reported robbery call got more than they expected when they arrived at a burning building. The officers then quickly took action, rescuing two men, one 63 years old and in a wheelchair, according to NYPD. The fire had made its way through the multi family home on 28th Street…
Read MoreAstoria Chef Competing for $25,000
Rudy Martinez, a resident of Astoria for 18 years, will be going up against several contestants on the "Halloween Baking Championship" where bakers from all around the country face weekly challenges to create horrorificly scary and delicious sweets. Martinez's own creations reported DNAinfo, are inspired by the diversity of Astoria, a community which is home to a wide range of cuisines…
Read MoreGet Your Kids Laughing and Learning with Raising Astoria
Do you have a precious bundle of joy? Or is the stork on the way? Then why not check out some of the great classes and workshops that Raising Astoria has for both the parents and the kids. Brought together by two Astoria friends while both were expecting their first children, owners Laurie Nicholson and Kimberly…
Read MoreAstoria Celebrates Columbus Day!
Today Broadway comes alive with smells, colors, music and people. The street is closed and Astorians are beginning to flock as the tents go up, bringing with them everything from jewelry, spices, home deco, sweets, clothes, and many more. There's a German brotwurst, Omonia sweets, Spices from the Spice Professors, fresh juices and whatever else your…
Read MoreMovie Greats Attend Moving Image Event
While Lady Gaga was drinking with her best friend at the Pomeroy, some true American Movie greats were chatting about life and the movies at The Museum of the Moving Image. Martin Scorsese and Jerry Lewis came together before an audience on Tuesday evening for what was an intimate discussion between Scorses and Lewis about…
Read MoreFinal Flea Market at Kaufman Tonight
Check out the final flea market for the year at Kaufman Studios tonight at 6pm to 11pm. Grab a bite, and have a wonder as we celebrate the last night market with style. Enjoy some music and some laughs. *Featured Image Via LIC Flea Facebook Page.
Read MoreNintendo Tournament To Heat Up Break Bar & Billiards
Remember the 90's? You and your friends would race home from school and shove Mario Bros or Zelda into the Nintendo slot, then it wouldn't work, so you had to take it out and blow into it, maybe punch the console a couple times….. Well, it's time to relive those moments with the grandest Nintendo Tournament…
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