Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Photographer Wins iPhone Photography Award
The competition originally began much smaller. Launching in 2007 by Kenan Aktulun it grew quickly, Kenana saying that he is now “amazed” at how quickly it grew and how international it became with participants ranging in the thousands from countries all over the world. Included in the 19 categories this year was a special category that…
Read More3 Injured After Construction Materials Fall Through Building Roof
Thousands of pounds of construction material fell through a roof of a building, crashing into an Astoria home on Tuesday afternoon leaving three construction workers seriously injured and one trapped for almost two hours. The material included; laminated beams and bags of cement. The material was lifted to the top of the two story building…
Read MoreRFK-Triborough Bridge Will Be Cashless Starting June 15
Starting June 15th, the Robert F. Kennedy-Triborough Bridge will no longer be accepting bills, switching to E-ZPass tags instead. The switch is set to cut up to 21 hours of driving time per year, according to the MTA. Along with decreasing the number of idle cars which will also be environmentally friendlier. The E-ZPass system…
Read MoreKaufman 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 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 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 MoreRoad Rage Fight Leaves One Man Stabbed By Audi Driver
Police are on the look out for a motorist who ended up stabbing another driver in a fit of road rage, before slashing his tires in Astoria. The incident occurred while the two men were driving south on Crescent Street just after 8PM on Tuesday night. The men both pulled their vehicles over near 30th…
Read MoreOpen For Business: Las Catrinas On Broadway
The Mexico inspired Mexican Bar & Eatery has opened its doors on Broadway right next to Greenbay and we can’t wait to give it a try. Taking the spot where P.S Pizza Post Script used to be, the new Mexican specialty bar is going to be serving up a storm. Here are just some of…
Read MoreHalletts Point To Get Brooklyn Grocery Store
The much anticipated Halletts Point megaproject, being developed by Durst Organization, is finally set to start just as the developers signed a new 26 year lease for a grocery store to move into its first building. Brooklyn Harvest Market signed the lease, which comes with 24,036 square feet on the ground and the mezzanine levels…
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