Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Celebrate summer at the 35th Independence Day Celebration at Astoria Park!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the July 4th holiday close to home? The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition is presenting the 35th annual Independence Day celebration at Astoria Park! The event will be held on June 27th on Astoria Park’s Great Lawn, with the Queens Symphony Orchestra scheduled to perform at 7:30PM, and…
Read MoreSearch is on for alleged groper in Astoria
The search is on for the man who allegedly groped a woman after 6PM on June 2nd. The incident occurred near Ditmars Blvd. & Steinway St., after which the suspect ran off. Authorities believe the man is about 25-30 years old, and approximately 5’7. If you have any information regarding the above incident, please call…
Read MoreCouncilman Costa Constantinides introduces ‘Renewable Rikers Act’
Astoria-based Councilman Costa Constantinides is leading the fight against climate change in our city through the reveal of three bills which would transform Rikers Island into a renewable energy center. The series of bills, known as the ‘Renewable Rikers Act’, is also co-sponsored by City Council Member Helen Rosenthal. The legislation calls for the transfer…
Read MoreHappening this weekend: the ‘We Are 13: Neighborhood Bash’!
Mark your calendars: the first of six neighborhood bashes is happening this Sunday, June 23rd! The event, presented by State Senator Jessica Ramos, plans to celebrate District 13 and members of the community. The first neighborhood bash will be held on Steinway St. between Ditmars Boulevard and 23rd Avenue, from 12PM until 4PM. According to…
Read MoreReports: Wildflower, Robert De Niro & additional partners set to purchase Astoria lot for film development studio
We may be seeing some familiar famous faces around town, as recently published articles by both The Commercial Observer and Patch report that Robert De Niro, along with his son Raphael, the Wildflower development company, and Jane Rosenthal are set to close a deal to build a film development studio. While none of the aforementioned…
Read MoreCollege-bound Astoria student receives prestigious scholarship
Municipal Credit Union (MCU) awarded Astoria resident Leila Gomez the 2019 Louise DeBow Memorial Scholarship! The Cornell-bound student is one of nine recipients awarded an MCU Scholarship, and is planning to study at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the Ivy League university. Just this year, Municipal Credit Union has awarded approximately $71,000…
Read MoreGoodbye, George’s
George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studios officially closed its doors on Friday, May 31st. The restaurant, formerly known as The Astor Room, has been a go-to for brunches, dinners, and a jazz music lovers in the Astoria/LIC area for years. Known for its wide-ranging menu and frequent live music, the restaurant quickly became a neighborhood gem.…
Read MoreStart your summer at the Astoria Park Carnival!
Looking for a great way to start your summer? Look no further! The annual Astoria Park Carnival, presented by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, will be held starting this Wednesday, June 5th through Sunday, June 9th! For additional details, please see the above flyer.
Read MoreSwing into summer at The Social!
With the warmer weather in town and summer around the corner, a post-office happy hour is surely in season. Thankfully, Astoria has an abundance of cocktail bars, restaurants, and lounges certain to cater to anyone and everyone. That being said, for those in search of a spot featuring all of the essentials: drinks, cool cocktails…
Read MoreSunday morning crash near Astoria Blvd. damages multiple cars
This story is developing… Residents were awakened to the sound of multiple vehicles crashing into each other when what was believed to be a stolen car sped down 38th St. & 28th Ave. yesterday morning. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. However, severe damage was inflicted upon two cars, while a handful of other parked…
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