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Kaufman Backlot Arts Festival Coming This June
The Backlot Arts Festival is hitting up Kaufman this month for two days of fun with live performances, exhibitions, installations, workshops and more! From June 24th to June 25th, Astorians and New Yorkers will be able to participate in more than 20 “art experiences”. From fashion shows, pop-up galleries, concerts, gardening, coffee-tasting and the list…
Read MoreFree Yoga In The Park, This Summer
As the summer brings new and awesome things to do in our neck of the woods, Astoria Park is our treat for all things fun. This summer Free Yoga Sessions return once again to give us some much needed exercise and vitamin d. The Community Wellness Program is run by City View Pharmacy and is their sixth…
Read MoreAstoria Park Spring Movies Start With La La Land
It’s about that time of the year when the sun starts shining just a little bit brighter, the people smile just a little bit more, and Astoria Park becomes a treasure trove of events, activities and fun. This year, Astoria Park Alliance (APA) has teamed up with Benedict Realty Group (BRG) for this years Movies…
Read MoreMake Way For Chip!
Well Astoria is fast becoming the land of opportunity when it comes to food. With every store that closes it seems like another five take its place. Now we are getting a cookies and coffee specialty when Chip opens its doors, and we can’t wait for this one! From what we know, Chip is going…
Read MorePoke Wave Is Coming To Broadway!
Say what you want about Astoria, we’ve got cuisine, and we got diversity. Poke Wave is the newest member of the Broadway family. The Hawaiian inspired restaurant will be opening up their doors end of May, and we caught up with one of the men behind the surfboards, Chris Tsang. The restaurant first opened doors…
Read MoreUnion Rat Advances On Kaufman Astoria Studios
The Union Rat has found its way to Kaufman Studios in Astoria. For those of you who may not know the meaning behind the inflatable rats, they are commonly known as Union Rats. The monster rat is used for protesting or striking trade unions against employers or nonunion contractors. The rat signifies a sign of…
Read MoreCatch Up With All The Latest Shows At QED
QED is ending May with a bang! Some of the great shows lined up for this month are Myq Kaplan & Friends, including Aparna Nancherla (HBO’s Crashing). No Feelings Presets will also hold Escape From QED. The interactive comedy show/escape room gets participants involved as well as laughing along with all the fun! Never ones…
Read MoreAstoria N Train Service To Shut Down For Eight Weekends
For the upcoming eight weekends, there will be no N Train service between Astoria and Long Island City. The service change includes Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to an MTA announcement. The service changes are so that the MTA can make “major upgrades” to the above-ground tracks’ infrastructure. The upgrades are set to improve…
Read MoreStreets Closed For Five Boro Bike Tour
It is the 40th Anniversary of the Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday and cyclists are oiling up their gears and getting ready for the 40 miles of car free roads which they will be enjoying. Since the even is going through every borough, this means Queens and Astoria will be effected. Some streets in…
Read MoreMan Flashes 13 Year Old Girl
The girl, 13, was on her way to school around 7:40AM on Friday, April 7th when a man walked up to her in front of 29-22 36th Avenue. The man began to engage the girl in conversation before dropping his pants and showing her his penis, according to police. The man quickly ran off. The…
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