Posts by sonia
How Safe IS Astoria For Cyclists?
The map certainly paints a picture. The accessibility for bicycles in Astoria is to put it nicely, wanting. There are only a few stretches of road where a bike can somewhat travel freely in its own lane. And attitudes towards cyclists, or cyclists towards cars are to put it mildly, less than friendly. …
Read MorePizzAstoria is Coming to Broadway!
So why Astoria? “In my opinion, Queens is the best part of NYC, and Astoria is the best part of Queens. There was no other choice really” (True) And what is the goal of PizzAstoria? “That’s simple. A place for everybody. Wholesome quality food, at an affordable price” And that’s just what…
Read MoreC-Town on Broadway to Close for Renovations!
In about a month, C-Town Supermarket on 2910 Broadway, Astoria will be closing their doors for some major renovations. The renovations are set to take over a year. According to posters – which thanked customers for their loyalty over the last 30 years – the revamp will see the Broadway location as one of…
Read MoreChase Bank Broadway to Consolidate With Steinway!
Chase Bank on 3212 Broadway is set to consolidate with its Steinway counterpart, moving from its current location on November the 12th. It seems like a logical move, as the two banks are quite close to each other as it is. Customers have also vocalized their irritation at poor customer service in the branch, as a result…
Read MoreAstoria Teen Furious At Trump!
Karen Rojas is born and raised in America. Her parents however, are not. And the comments against undocumented immigrants which Donald Trump has recently provided have hit a nerve in the soon to be 18 year old, with dreams of becoming a veterinarian one day. Her father works at a dry cleaners, while her mother Teresa…
Read MoreKaufman Arts District To See Condos!
The Marx – named as a tribute to the street where the Marx brothers filmed their first films – is under construction at 34-32 35th Street, reported The New York Times. The seven story condominium will have 33 units, and will have starting prices at $600,000 to under $1 Million for one and two…
Read MoreThe Final Movie For The Summer!
‘Movies On The Waterfront’ will be showing the final movie for 2015 in Astoria Parks Great Lawn on the 24th at 8:15pm. And they’re going out with a good one. The Incredibles! The movies this year have been a huge hit, with families and groups big and small coming out to take to the grass…
Read MorePolice On The Look Out For Man Who Robbed Astoria Food Shop!
iKraveIt FOODs, at the intersection of 34th Av and 30th Street was broken into after closing at 5:50am on Sunday by a man wearing a gloves, hooded sweatshirt, hat and a backpack, reports DNAinfo. The man proceeded to grab $250 dollars from the till, and a couple of packs of cigarettes (Newport and Marlboro) before leaving…
Read MoreEl Olivo Re-opens Tonight!
Looks like it’s the week of Grand Openings! And tonight is no exception. El Olivo has graced 31st Street for 20 years, and this afternoon they will open their doors once more. The family owned Spanish influenced tapas restaurant has seen its fair share of memories. Proposals, parties, births and graduations. This quaint little Astoria…
Read MoreAstoria Nail Salons Investigated!
Investigators from a Department of State task force flew through Astoria this week, with surprise inspections on nail salons in regards to health and safety violations, reports The New York Times. One of the task forces targets was Lyn’s Nail Salon I on Steinway. The four investigators took to the Astoria nail salon, as owner Andy No Tran shuffled to find…
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