Little Waltzers!

If you’ve got a little one that’s constantly moving and grooving, make them a Little Waltzer! Held every Wednesday at 10:30 am, Waltz Astoria hosts their Kids Sing-a-Long! Kids Sing-a-Long is a fun and affordable way to get children dancing and parents smiling!! It’s a great alternative to outdoor fun as the weather gets unpredictable,…

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It’s My Park Day!

Join thousands of New Yorkers who come together each It’s My Park Day season to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs! It’s My Park Day, presented by Partnerships for Parks , works with hundreds of community parks groups to lead clean up events in neighborhood parks all across the city.…

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Four Students Take Xanax at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts

Four students at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts were recently sent to the hospital for treatment, following the illegal consumption of the prescription drug Xanax. Prescribed to help anxiety and panic disorders, the Xanax was illegally shelled out by a student to three others. The students then began to complain of nausea and dizziness,…

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Astoria Cove Plan Approved

The Astoria Cove Project, which has been the cause for much debate in the neighborhood, has been approved by the City Planning Commission. The project has been shot down multiple times – most recently by Queensborough President Melinda Katz – citing the lack of affordable housing. While the current developer, Alma Realty, says that 20%…

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What Would You Do With $1 Million?

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Astorians – we sometimes moan about our voices not being heard – but this is YOUR chance to really make a difference in the community. This is a really chance for all of us to come together and change something in our community – for the better. We urge everyone to attend, and to share…

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Fall: The Perfect Workout Weather

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Fall can be the perfect time to ramp up an exercise routine; the transitional season offers relief from the workout-sabotaging heat of Summer and the upcoming chilling weather of Winter. Even though we’ve had a few days of hot weather, Astoria is getting chillier – and that means we’re getting our exercise in from the…

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Miss America? How About Miss Queens?

Looks like Queens is getting its very own pageant! This October, the Miss Queens Pageant will be held at Resobox in LIC – to find a young lady that represents the borough. Participants must be college aged women that attend school in either Long Island or Queens, and that exemplify the ideals of the Miss…

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Tony Meloni: Making a Difference in Astoria

Antonio Meloni – or as he’s better know, Tony Meloni – has been making a difference in the Astoria community for more than two decades. A native Astorian, Tony has done his part to do all he can to make the neighborhood a better place, and to help its residents as much as he can.…

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Portalia: As Authentic As It Gets

Three years ago, Antonio Trindade opened the doors to Portalia, and it quickly became one of the most amazing, authentic Italian restaurants in Astoria. Now, we don’t take the word authentic lightly – and you know who else doesn’t? The Italian Chamber of Commerce. Recently, the Chamber presented Portalia with an award declaring that their…

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