Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Transplanted: Astoria Through the Eyes of a Philly Boy
When I first moved to Astoria from Philadelphia, I was amazed how “at home” I felt in this strange new land. I decided to explore the area, and that’s when I stumbled upon more hospitality than I could ever expect from strangers. The first restaurant I went into was Tommy’s DELIcious Gourmet. I was…
Read MoreThe Neighborhood: Filmed in Astoria!
There’s a new show called “The Neighborhood,” and it’s filmed right here in OUR neighborhood! The show is pretty funny, and we’re enjoying what we’ve seen so far. You can watch the pilot episode below. The show has gotten great reviews so far – it’s the winner of the 2014 New York Television Festival “Audience…
Read MoreHinoMaru Ramen: Cooking Up Hot, Satisfying Soup
It’s starting to get cold out, and as someone who spends at least 10 months out of the year sniffling, coughing and generally being a big ball of sickness, I spend a lot of time drinking soup. One of my favorite types of soup is ramen – and one of my go-to ramen spots in Astoria is HinoMaru…
Read MoreHector Algarroba: Changing Lives in the Dominican Republic
This week’s Human of the Week is Hector Algarroba, who started the HHS Foundation. The HHS Foundation supplies children in the Dominican Republic from impoverished areas with baseball equipment, and other necessities. How did the HHS Foundation begin? I started the foundation back in 1998. It came from my own experience, and seeing…
Read MoreA New Way to Give Back to Veterans
The Queens Chamber of Commerce just formed a partnership with local assembly member Michael Simanowitz to launch a community program called “Queens Vets”. From the Queens Chamber of Commerce: “This program is our way of thanking veterans living or shopping in Queens for their service to our country and our community. Veterans will…
Read MoreStorytellers, Get On Stage!
We all have that one friend that’s a master story teller. They’re the kind of friend that you can rely on to end awkward silences with “So this one time…”and before you know it, twenty minutes have passed. Here’s what you should do: Take that friend, throw them in your car, and drive them…
Read MoreLet’s Rake Some Leaves!
Join Astoria Park for Leaf Fest and revitalize this beloved green space in the heart of Astoria by raking leaves, gardening, removing debris and assisting with other park maintenance activities. Astoria Park Alliance, located in Astoria, is a volunteer organization established in 2006 to promote and provide greater and safer access to Astoria Park…
Read MoreCalling All Performers!
We’ve partnered up with one of our favorite places in Astoria – Waltz Astoria – to bring you a Give Me Astoria sponsored open mic! If you or someone you know is a performer, come on by! We want to see the best talent in Astoria.
Read MoreAttend a Conference on Community Park Funding!
The Parks Department is hosting a Press Conference at AHP on Wednesday November 12th at 11 a.m. The press conference will highlight the Mayor’s plan to dedicate more funding towards “community parks.” If you want to get involved and talk about funding Astoria Park’s, stop by and make your voice heard!
Read MoreAstoria: The New Face of NYC
Hey Astoria, are you ready for your close-up? The new face of NYC tourism is going to be Astoria – as announced by the city’s official marketing team: NYC&Company. The month long showcase is part of a 10 month campaign showcasing different neighborhoods in New York City. The parts of Astoria they’ll be showcasing are: The…
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