Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Off The Hook is…Off The Hook!
Okay, no one laugh at that title. It sounded like a good idea. Moving on. This week’s Pick of the Week is – you guessed it – Off The Hook Raw Bar! We had a chance to talk to Besim Levonja. Besim – or Bes as he’s better known – owns Off The Hook with…
Read MoreThe Last Street Fair of the Year!
Tomorrow is the LAST street fair of the year! Spend a day meeting the retailers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and neighbors in Astoria!There will be restaurants and food vendors represented, and so much more!
Read MoreFREE COFFEE!? WHERE??
Oh, yes. There will be free coffee – tomorrow! You have exactly ONE hour to grab some free coffee in Socrates Sculpture Park! Get your caffeine fix on! In the meantime, check out the wonderful minds at XXX Coffee on Facebook.
Read MoreRichard E. Calvache: Director, Producer, and Astoria’s Jack-of-All-Trades in Entertainment
When it comes to entertainment, Astoria offers it all: comedy, theatre, film… you name it, we have it. However, what’s much more rare is to come across one single Astorian who encompasses all these talents. Sure, most neighborhood residents are fans of the entertaining arts, but most have a limit or, at least, a preference.…
Read MoreLittle 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,…
Read MoreIt’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.…
Read MoreFour 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,…
Read MoreAstoria 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%…
Read MoreWhat Would You Do With $1 Million?
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…
Read MoreFall: The Perfect Workout Weather
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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