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Astoria Co-Op Buildings Still Without Gas Or Hot Water!
Since April, 8 of the 16 buildings in Acropolis Gardens on Ditmars have been without gas or hot water, leaving residence frustrated and without any answers as to when they would be fixed. The reason, given by Con Edison, was for ‘illegal hookups’, reported DNAinfo. But months later some are finally seeing the end…
Read MoreThe Future Of Fresh Produce Is Now In Astoria!
It’s a young business. A new business. And a business that has already began to pick up speed in the best of ways, giving large supermarkets and grocery stores a serious run for their money. And Astoria is just the latest among many locations across the country to begin its turn toward the…
Read MoreCome And Rock Out In Astoria Park Tonight!
Come rock out in Astoria Park tonight, with another great addition to the Waterfront Concert Series. Tonight, Astorians will be treated to two live performances with the Doo Wop band “Piece of the Rock” starting at 7pm and followed by SPITFIRE at 8:15-9:30pm. The Waterfront Concert Series so far has been a success, with tons of…
Read MoreThere’s Only One, Parisi Bakery!
It begins at 6pm the night before. Around 700lbs of flour is poured into a giant mixer. The same mixer that’s been used since 1969. After the flour is done, 2 workers begin the rolling. Not with machine, no that’s too new school. Not even with a roller. By hand. Around 1900 loafs. After their…
Read More60 Beans Coffee & Tea Is Expanding!
We know em, we love em, and now there’s gonna be a whole lot more of em. 60 Beans Coffee & Tea have announced today that construction on a whole new ‘special space’ just for us has started. The chef has already started working on a brand new menu which Give Me Astoria will…
Read MoreParticipatory Budgeting Is Back With $1.5 Million Dollars Up For Vote!
Astoria residence will once again be able to vote on how the budget is spent under Councilman Costa Constantinides‘ district. The Council Member – who represents the New York City Council’s 22nd District, including Astoria, parts of Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights – brought the Participatory Budgeting back so as to determine which projects the community wants to…
Read MoreAstoria’s Souvlaki Lady Nominated For a Vendy Award!
The Vendy Awards are here! Wait, what are they exactly? Glad you asked. The Vendy’s are awards given to the best of the best for street food vendors. They are a cook off between the top New York City food vendors. Nominees from all over NY come together and compete, giving support for the…
Read MoreFlea Market Returns, at Kaufman Astoria Studios! Nights!
Last May, the market was brimming. Astorians came out in full force. This year the night market will take place on Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 11 p.m, by popular request, reports Queens Courier. The Astoria Flea & Food Night Market is the largest in Queens, and is a partnership between LIC Flea…
Read MoreMore Mojave Please!
If you find yourself looking for a place to eat, and wanting to sit down and not worry about the plate you’re gonna get, or if it’s good or bad, then Mojave Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar is the place for you. Located on 22-36 31st St Astoria, you’ll love the warm and inviting decor. In winters,…
Read MorePretty hurts, but it doesn’t have to.
Hair salons seem to be a dime-a-dozen here in our slice of Astoria. It’s a competitive and overwhelming world out there and we must stay ahead of the cusps of looking great because if we don’t, someone else will. Often times to seek great quality we must venture down the road less traveled…come…
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