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Could The W Train Be Coming Back To Astoria?
For a while now, MTA officials along with other committees have been in talks about the future of Astoria lines, according to amNewYork. The Q line will, perhaps by December 2016, be rerouted to new second avenue subway instead of its current destination, Queens. The MTA has been privately considering options, with one idea being…
Read MoreFancy, A Winegasm?
Winegasm Eatery was an enormously intoxicating treat. Walking in on a busy night, I was immediately hit with a wave of enthusiastically endless conversations by cheery Astorians, all sitting and mingling about with hands full of wine and cocktail glasses. The golden glow of the lights, the wooden bar and the brick backdrop, along with…
Read MoreCoffee Please!
The Queens Kickshaw, spirited coffee and sophisticated atmosphere with a neoAstorian identity. Introduction surely isn’t needed when it comes to this locally quaint godsend. As a person that believes the universe began with a coffee bean, I’m constantly on the look out for coffee expertise. And this gem is a double shot of whatever you’re…
Read MoreBoutique Aesthetic Services Comes to Astoria!
Boutique Aesthetic Services Comes to Astoria! Board-certified physician, Dr. Naida brings her talents and expertise to Astoria by way of making us all feel and look better. We recently sat down and got to know the skilled Doctor in her Astoria office located at 30-16 30th drive. It was hard to pull Dr. Naida away…
Read MoreBurnside Biscuits Grand Opening July!
The offshoot of Bareburger, Burnside Biscuits, is set for a grand opening, July 20th, after a soft open this Monday. The new concept restaurant will focus on a southern-style biscuit and fried chicken kitchen with the authentic Bareburger flair. Between its soft and grand opening, the restaurant will only serve dinner, with some of delectable’s that…
Read MoreAstoria’s Getting Vinyl!
Astoria’s only vinyl shop’s coming to Steinway. This weekend, HiFi Records shop/Café opened its doors. Owner and local resident Javi Velasquez launched HiFi Records this Saturday at 23-19 Steinway St. The shop will consist of new and used records, from rock to classic and everything in between. Along with vinyl, HiFi will also…
Read MoreAstoria Park to Host 60 Performers in Free Summer Festival!
R&B, Rock, Ska, Bossa Nova, Reggae, Psychedelic, Afro-Cuban, Indie, Funk, Americana and Blue Grass. This summer, Astoria Park is bursting with music and exploding in colour as it hosts 60 live performers, from visual artists to musicians of all ages. But, the non-profit Astoria Music & Arts won’t just be music and lights, the pet-friendly…
Read MoreLefkos Out, Warner In!
Well, after gracing the corner of 23rd Avenue and 31st Street for 40 years, Lefkos Pyrgos Bakery is making way for a new Time Warner Cable retail shop, which is also going to be taking over spaces next to Lefkos to accommodate what looks to be a reasonably sized retail store. The shops Blooming Company, Lucky…
Read MorePossible Traffic Changes along Astoria Park After Fatal Hit-and-Run.
On June 27th, Astoria resident Betty Jean Dibiasio 21, was struck by a car while crossing Ditmars Boulevard on 19th street, and killed. According to the Queens District Attorney’s office, 24-year-old Nicholas Colleran speedily ran a stop sign, hitting Dibiasio, and fleeing the scene; handing himself over to authorities the next day after…
Read MoreBroadway’s Bustling Back!
Broadways back in business it would seem, with more and more development hitting the pavement as shopfronts are closing their doors to make way for new restaurants and cafes. Along with the refurbishment of Sanfords, Astoria’s 24/7 landmark restaurant, two others are on their way: First, if the name doesn’t give it…
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