Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Woman found dead in apartment on Steinway St.
A 28-year old woman was found dead in her apartment, located on Steinway Street and 25th Avenue, on Thursday, September 5th as per a breaking news story by Patch. The call to authorities came in after neighbors reported strange odors coming from where the woman’s apartment was located, with no signs of a forced entry.…
Read MoreShoppers, beware: package thief targets Astoria buildings
A woman, presumed to be in her late 20s-early 30s has been making her rounds throughout multiple Astoria buildings, stealing all packages in her path. The thief has allegedly stolen multiple packages, and as much as a bicycle, around Astoria within the last month alone. Surveillance video and images from one of her hits, a…
Read MoreMeet Astoria’s very own beauty expert, Jennifer Nemeth!
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Jennifer Nemeth is one of the nicest, most down-to-earth people in the neighborhood. She’s warm, inviting and open to any and all beauty questions. So, why am I telling you this? She’s the brains behind the project known as RichBich, which officially opened last month. RichBich was…
Read MoreWoman groped and followed home in Astoria
On July 27th, shortly before 3AM, an Astoria woman was approached by a man within the vicinity of 23rd Ave. & 24th St. asking for her help. The man claimed to have been in an accident on his bicycle, and proceeded to grope the woman, who then went home. However, at approximately 4:30AM the victim…
Read MoreAstoria’s own O’Connor & Tate brings it home with awards win
O’Connor & Tate, Astoria’s leading branding & design agency, marks their 5th consecutive year of victory at the Horizon Interactive Awards. The agency competed against 800 entries from 20+ countries, and managed to prove once more that they are the ones to beat. The victory comes as no surprise to the team, who consistently deliver…
Read MoreWoman shot in Astoria
At approximately 10:00AM on July 9th, a woman was shot in the face at 23-02 34th Avenue, as per the Citizen app. According to the report on Citizen, the male suspect fled from the scene in a red, white and blue hoodie. The victim was transported to the hospital, and is believed to remain in…
Read MoreAstoria Lights unveils set of newly-renovated residences
Astoria Lights is set to launch its second set of newly-renovated homes, transforming formerly dated pre-war residences to sleek spaces with a classic charm. The project is being spearheaded by New York City-based developer, RockFarmer Properties. Originally built in 1929, the second set of the Astoria Lights project now has 38 renovated residences, ranging from…
Read MoreCelebrating 2 years of the Queens Craft Brigade!
On Sunday, July 14th, the Queens Craft Brigade (QCB) will be celebrating a two-year milestone and invites you to come join in on the fun! Launched in 2017, the Queens Craft Brigade began its market with approximately 18 vendors, and has since expanded to collaborating with 120+ vendors. The aim of the Queens Craft Brigade…
Read MoreEnjoy the Outdoor Cinema International Film Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park!
Just like the combination of peanut butter & jelly, there’s simply something about the summer season & enjoying film that go hand-in-hand. Thankfully for us, Socrates Sculpture Park is beginning its Outdoor Cinema International Film Festival on July 3rd! The event will take place every Wednesday at 7PM beginning July 3rd, and running through August…
Read MoreIntroducing The Rowan, Astoria’s newest luxury condominium building
As is the case with many neighborhoods throughout New York City, Astoria is changing. With more and more buildings being constructed around town, The Rowan is the newest luxury building, located at 21-21 31st St., with sales anticipated to begin launching in Fall 2019 and estimated completion in 2020. So, what makes The Rowan different?…
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