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Madeleine’s Hosiery To Shut Doors After 40 Years!
After 40 years, Madeleine’s Hosiery on Steinway will shut its doors forever. Michael David started the business in Manhattan, before moving it to Astoria some 30 years ago. The name he used was that of his wife, who he met in Israel when she was there as a visiting Frenchwoman, the Huffington Post reports. …
Read MoreComedians Hosting A Republican Debate Watch Party at Q.E.D!
If you feel like joining in on the fun along with most of America as they sadly giggle their way through the Presidential debate next week, then the Q.E.D is probably the best place for you. Hosting the show will be Frank Coniff – TV’s Frank on the Mystery Science Theater 3000, and host of the…
Read More“Going in Style” Remake to Film in Astoria!
You might have seen the yellow signs posted along Shore Boulevard next to Astoria Park. “Going in Style” is set to start shooting in August, with Astoria on the list of locations in New York, shooting on the 7th of August. The film is a New Line reinvention of the Goerge Burns, Lee Strasberg and Art Carney…
Read MoreLive Music to Start at The Bonnie this Sunday with J.D Patch!
No doubt most Astorians are familiar with one of the best cocktail bars in Astoria, The Bonnie, 29-12 23rd Ave. And now, we have even more to look forward too, with live music kicking off this Sunday, 2nd of August from 8-10pm. Gracing the stage for the first ever live music show at The Bonnie, Astorians…
Read MoreThe Big Quiz Thing Hits Astoria!
Next month, starting Tuesday August 4, at 7:30 pm, and continuing every Tuesday, Astoria will see The Big Quiz Thing find its new home at the Q.E.D (27-16 23rd Avenue). The show uses multimedia to engage with the audience in what is set to be a uniquely fun and exciting game, that people all over…
Read More“I’m in Miami Beach with my new husband. God is good” says Astoria Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch.
Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch, 59, divorced his wife, 73, to marry a much younger man. The Cuban born Rev, who is the archdeacon of Queens and rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria used Facebook to announce his marriage in a Los Angelos church, New York Post reported. The event came as somewhat of…
Read MoreMore Potential Development Along Astoria Waterfront!
More large scale developments are in the planning process for Astoria’s Waterfront. The space of the two new developments – which are separately owned – is the size of a city block, and will have the potential to add a 2.5 mile uninterrupted green-way. The new projects will join Astoria Cove – Alma…
Read MoreThe Little Bar That Did
Monotony is DEAD at Albatross Bar. Nestled away on 24th Avenue and 37th Street, Albatross has everything you need, everyday of the week- drop dead gorgeous bartenders included. The new Captain at the helm is Nathan,an Astorian originally from Ireland, who took reign a year ago because he felt the LGBTQ bar business was dying…
Read MoreLittle Morocco, Big Bites!
Great little place with awesomely filling meals. It’s the simple things in life, people often find, that make you just that little bit more satisfied. Moroccan fare like hummus, meat kabobs, among a hefty deal of others will give you plenty of choice here. And the appreciation for quality food at this simple eatery will…
Read MoreNatural Frontier Market
For all your local needs! Natural Frontier Market is a quaint little grocer that has anything you could need. The store is fresh and organic, with its splendid juice bar adding to the quality. Their isles are stocked with gluten-free and vegan choices, along with skincare and supplement products. There’s nuts and dates at the…
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