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Movies On The Waterfront Starts Off With A Classic!
This Monday at 8:30pm, 27th of July, Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc is bringing movie night to Astoria Parks Great Lawn, on Shore Boulevard, between the Hell Gate Bridge and the Astoria Pool. Get the family and friends together and come watch the first movie on the list, ‘The Princess Bride’. An adventure to…
Read MoreA Taste of Victory!
The Mediterranean, a cuisine that is so full of richness, that it is hard to imagine anywhere else but Astoria, in which you will find it. The Victory Garden Cafe is a place you can truly get lost in. Among the running stream, the green plant life, the cushiony seating and European styled outdoor…
Read MoreThe Comfort of Queens Comfort!
Well, comfort is certainly the word to describe this place. The comfort of your own living room. The comfort of mums home cooked meal. The comfort of a friend that’s always grinning. The comfort of knowing that all this, can take place outside of the home, and outside of mums cooking…..Queens Comfort. One place that…
Read MoreBohemian Hall and Beer Garden, A Place to Cool Down With A Cold One!
Hey Astorians! The summer is most certainly here, and it looks like it’s here to stay. So what better way to cool down, then with a nice cold beer at the only place to enjoy a little outside fun in the sun, the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. Fast and friendly service, great…
Read MorePotential Heat Wave to Hit NYC: Warnings!
If the temperature reaches 90 for 3 days, it is defined as a heat wave. And the chances are quite high this Sunday, Monday and perhaps Tuesday, according to Pix 11. The heat index for Sunday and Monday is set to soar, as a combo of heat and humidity of 90 – 95 will take…
Read MoreWeekend Changes to the N, Q and R!
Service changes this weekend are set to take place according to the MTA. Here are the changes to the N, Q and R. There are 15 lines which will be effected. Click the link, MTA website, for further information. Q Train: Weekends, 11:15 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, until Aug 31 Trains stop…
Read MoreWhat to do in Socrates Park this Weekend!
Well Astorians, if you find yourself a little bored this weekend, here are some activities up for grabs at Socrates Sculpture Park: Saturday July 18th: Why not check out the free kayaking and canoeing from 11am – 2pm, courtesy of Astoria Boaters and LIC Community Boathouse. Departure will be from the Socrates Park…
Read MoreOh, You Live in Astoria?
Astoria, home of the rising property prices, vast range of cultural diversity, influx of dining propagators, and unfaltering loyalty of its community. But why are people flocking across Hell gate and sinking their teeth into our little nugget? Well, in short, they’re not! That is to say, they’re not just starting to flock now. People have…
Read MoreThis Round’s On Us!
It’s summer and we have almost limitless options when it comes to summer time shenanigans, but what if all you wan to do is stay local? That’s when the Irish Rover will take care of you. Whether you are from over the bridge or around the block, you’ll find a reason to order another. With…
Read MoreAstoria Park Diving Pool to Finally See Change
The designs have been completed, and plans have finally slid into gear as Astoria Park’s less than attractive diving pool is set to be turned into an amphitheater, holding around 500 people, reports DNAinfo. The pool, which was designed and built by Robert Moses in 1936, once was used for Olympic trials, before the…
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