Posts by Jason D Antos
LaGuardia Airport’s Hidden Historic Gem
There is a hidden gem behind La Guardia airport’s new $8 billion face-lift. Although most of the original LaGuardia Airport (including almost all of the famous American Airlines hangers) have been torn down to make way for new ultra modern terminals, the Marine Air Terminal which once hosted seaplanes flown by aviation legends Howard Hughes…
Read MoreA Look Back At 2022
Another year in the books! And as we close our book on 2022 let us look back on what made Astoria awesome! The year of ’22 has seen a lot of change and renewal. COVID-19 is now in the rearview mirror. The economy is on a rollercoaster. NYC elected a new mayor. And of course,…
Read MoreDoing Thanksgiving Solo in Astoria
For those who cannot make it home for the holidays there are many ways to stay active, positive and well fed during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend November 24th through the 27th. Here are some tasty options for you to enjoy. Sweet Afton If you are looking to drink alone (or possibly with friends) on this day…
Read MoreWoodside’s Colonial Cemetery
Woodside has a secret. Our neighbor to the south, one of the oldest settlements in Queens, is home to one of the few surviving family cemeteries in the city of New York. Marked for years by nothing more than a rusty sign, the Moore-Jackson family cemetery has been in existence since 1733 when…
Read MoreAstoria’s Top 5 Spots For Your K-9
We love our pets. And so does Astoria. That’s why the neighborhood offers some really cool places for your pooch. Here is a list of five favorites that your trusty companion (and yourself) will truly love. 1. Chateau le Woof Billed as ‘Every dog and coffee lover’s dream’, Chateau le Woof is Astoria’s premier doggie…
Read MorePepsi Cola Lives in Long Island City
In an area known for luxury high rise condominiums, shopping, water front promenades and trendy restaurants it’s hard to believe that Long Island City was once the manufacturing capital of the nation. What remains of this 150 year legacy is today Gantry Plaza State Park, old warehouses turned into expansive loft apartments and the Pepsi…
Read MoreLIC Was Once The Land of Terra-Cotta
It’s one of the finest examples of historic preservation in the entire city. And you’ve probably walked right passed it. The former main offices of the New York Architectural Terra-Cotta Works, built in 1892 and designed by Francis H. Kimball, sits all by its lonesome along Vernon Boulevard just underneath the Queensborough Bridge. The…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of The Godfather
It is late at night as Michael Corleone stands beneath the neon lights of Jack Dempsey’s Broadway Restaurant on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets where he is waiting for a car to pick him up. It soon arrives carrying three men. A heroin pusher named Virgil Sollozzo, his bodyguard a New York City police…
Read MoreCelebrate The History Of Pride
As the city of New York celebrates Pride Month with parades and festivities let us take a moment to explore the extraordinary legacy and impact of the LGBTQ community in Queens. Queens is currently the most diverse area on Earth and the LGBTQ community is one of many elements which contribute to…
Read MoreAstoria Central Parking Offers Convenience & Amenities
In a neighborhood where motorists are plagued by the daily never ending search for a parking spot it is easy to understand why the rare sight of that elusive 18 foot long, nine foot wide opening is worth its weight in gold. Enter the Fort Knox of parking spots. Astoria Central Parking, located at 31-57…
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