Let’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…

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Calling 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.

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Attend 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!  

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Astoria: 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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“Traversals,” A Literary Journey in Poetry and Prose

Audrey Dimola is the personification of creativity, talent and light – her words an amalgamation of experiences and feelings.   After the success of her first book, “Decisions We Make While We Dream,” Audrey has just published “Traversals,” a literary road map of her journey through life, art and interactions.   Of “Traversals,” Audrey has…

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The Green Gallows: Astoria and Beyond

We recently had local band The Green Gallows stop by our office before they headed on their month long tour!     The Green Gallows is a trio made up of Adam Steiner on the guitar, mandolin and lead vocals, Sean Donnelly on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, kick drum and harmonies, and Cara Cooley singing,…

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Recap: Ice Cream Social Sundays!

Yesterday we sponsored the first ever Ice Cream Social Sunday! The event was put together by Ashley Dean, who, under the title of Queen of Astoria, is aiming to bring awesome events and social gatherings to the community. Yesterday’s event was the first in what looks to be a new series, and there was an…

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Coffeed: Local, Charitable, Caffeinated Goodness

The first Coffeed location opened its doors in 2012, and in two short years, has expanded to seven locations.   We had the chance to talk to Frank Raffaele, or Turtle as he’s known to all, who began Coffeed with partner Michael Cialdella.     Coffeed was created with a simple idea in mind –…

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Pao and Cha Cha: Tiny Taste, Big Space

Walking down Astoria Boulevard, it’s easy to miss Pao&Cha Cha. It’s a small space you wouldn’t even catch at first glance…but it’s always the hole in the wall spots that astound you.     When you walk inside, you quickly notice this isn’t a sit down restaurant. That’s not what Pao & Cha Cha is…

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Mommy and Me: Working Out with Your Baby in Astoria!

Before having her first child, Brooke Taylor was determined to get in the best shape of her life. Having an extensive background in prenatal fitness she knew that staying active before, during and after pregnancy was the key to a healthy pregnancy/recovery. The more conditioned you are prior to pregnancy, the lower your heart rate is, the…

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