Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Living in Astoria? Learn What You Need to Know!
If you’re living in Astoria – you should know your rights as a renter or homeowner! If you have any questions, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. is here to help!
Read MoreLife Health and Fitness: The BEST Place to Get Fit!
When we’re not eating at every restaurant in Astoria to bring you guys reviews, we like to try and be healthy. One of our absolute FAVORITE places to work out in Astoria is Life Health and Fitness gym, located right across the street from Kaufman Astoria Studios. There’s a few reasons we love Life Health…
Read MoreAstoria Art Festival Kicks Off!
Tomorrow marks the official launch part of the Astoria Arts Festival – and this year is bigger and better than ever before. Astoria Art Festival is a week-long arts and culture festival focused on Queens based artists. Now in its third year, this celebration of our neighborhood’s vibrant community and local art scene is free and open to…
Read MoreFavorite Places in Astoria!
We were inspired by a recent Reddit post asking residents their three favorite spots in Astoria – and we want to hear some more answers! Here are some comments from local residents: The top comment said: Pita Hot ( by 30th and crescent) best shwarma in existence IMO. Sal Kris and Charlie’s ( Ditmars station…
Read MoreFeeling Stuck In Your Career? Try This Unconventional Approach
How many times have you talked with someone about the stagnation that is your career and were met with advice like “Well, go on a few informational interviews and see what’s out there,” or “Just start applying to jobs if you’re not happy!” Even articles with great advice on how to ‘unstuck yourself’ might not…
Read MoreDe Blasio Administration Launches Community Parks Initiative
$130 million investment to re-create 35 parks in communities with greatest need;additional $36.3 million DEP investment to fund green infrastructure improvements Approximately 220,000 New Yorkers living within 10-minute walk of targeted parks to benefit from initial investment NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP today launched the Community Parks Initiative—a…
Read MoreQueens Restaurant Week Arrives
Missed Astoria Restaurant Week? Don’t fret just yet! Queens Restaurant Week is kicking off soon, and its sure to be just as awesome. The event kicked off in Atlas Park, Glendale yesterday, but the fetivities officially begin the 13th of October, and run till Halloween – so it’s more like Queens Restaurant…month. But we’re not…
Read MoreDate Night in Astoria? We’ve Got You Covered.
Astoria is possibly one of the best places to go on a date in New York City: it’s lively, it’s known for its great food, and it’s full of fun things to do and places to go. Whether you’re on your first date or celebrating your first wedding anniversary, you’re guaranteed to find something perfectly…
Read MoreThe Fight Against Breast Cancer: Raising Awareness
It’s October, which means it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re here with some information on breast cancer – the key to fighting this disease is awareness – and finding it as soon as possible. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the…
Read MoreSugar Freak is Back!
Sugar Freak recently posted this picture on their new Facebook – and we are beyond excited! They’ll be open from 4 to 11 this whole week, and you can BET we’ll be spending lots of time there – especially now that it’s getting cold. Seriously – have you ever had jambalaya on a cold day?…
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