Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Subway riders, rejoice: Astoria Boulevard is officially open!
After nearly a year of renovations and updates, the Astoria Boulevard N/W stop is officially open for subway riders! While the subway stop is open and ready for its users, not all additions have been completed. Workers are still in the process of installing four new elevators at the Astoria Blvd. stop, making it one…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s is making its way to LIC!
The Prime Building; image via Queens Post/LIC Post. Do you love mac & cheese bites as much as we do? What about everything bagel seasoning? And, how could we possibly forget, delicious cookie butter? Well, if you’re a Trader Joe’s fan, guess what: the holiday season just came a bit sooner for you; Trader Joe’s…
Read MoreRing in 2020 at The Astorian’s New Year’s Eve Bash!
Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year (and new decade) without straying too far from the comfort of home? Look no further than The Astorian this New Year’s Eve! Hosted on the second floor of The Astorian, their NYE bash promises an open bar on all craft beer, signature cocktails, wine…
Read MoreSearch is on for alleged suspect who sexually assaulted multiple women in the area
Police are searching for a suspect in a string of alleged sexual assaults around Astoria and Jackson Heights. Authorities say that the man in question grabbed and sexually assaulted two women at an Astoria massage parlor, located on Steinway Street and 25th Avenue. The suspect also forced one of the women to perform a sex…
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas Eve at Victory Garden Cafe!
No Christmas Eve plans? No problem! Victory Garden Cafe will be hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner Party the evening of the 24th in their heated garden room! Partygoers can enjoy a 3-course, pre-fixe meal for $39 per person. The 3-course meal will consist of appetizers such as Greek dips, spinach/cheese Pies, and a Greek salad.…
Read MoreBakeway is now The Grind NYC
It appears a new business is coming to town: The Grind NYC will soon be opening at 25-21 Broadway, as new signage was installed within the last few days at the Broadway location. The Grind NYC is set to open in the location formerly known as Bakeway, which officially closed its doors approximately one year…
Read MorePictures with Santa for a wonderful cause!
Looking to bring the whole family together for a great community initiative? This Sunday, December 15th, from 12-3PM all are invited to come together for a toy drive to benefit the children who will be in the hospital’s care for the holidays. All toys will be donated, and the whole family will have an opportunity…
Read MoreMeet the mind behind House of Mars: Marijana Sprajc
Fashion: one of the most effective ways of expressing one’s personality without saying a word. Take, for instance, something as simple as a jean jacket; how do I keep it simple but still make it my own? That’s where Marijana Sprajc, otherwise known as the mind behind House of Mars, comes in! “Fashion should be…
Read MoreGive Me…Winter!
You gave us fall… now it’s time to show us what you’ve got this winter, Astoria! You guessed it: #GiveMeWinter is our winter photography contest, where we’re looking to highlight local talent and our neighborhood on our Instagram & Facebook pages each Friday! How to enter: Email your photo*, along with a title, to [email protected]…
Read MoreAnd the winner is…
Our first-ever #GiveMeFall photography contest winner has been determined, and the winner, with a combined total of 1,937 likes and 68 comments is: ‘Born of Leaves’ by Theo Sahos! Congratulations to all of our nominees, and thank you for your awesome Fall photo submissions, Astoria!
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