Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
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,…
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…
Read MoreMiss 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…
Read MoreTony 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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Read MorePortalia: 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…
Read MoreAstoria on a Budget: Navigating The Neighborhood’s Best Deals
Astoria is filled with great ways to spend your money—cafes, hookah lounges, shopping on Steinway Street—but at some point, everyone has to save. Where we cut back is different for each one of us, though, so where does one begin? Thankfully, Astoria has lots of hidden and not-so-hidden gems for those who need to pinch…
Read MoreArepa’s Cafe Turns 7!
Happy 7th birthday to one of our favorite food spots – Arepas Cafe! If you’ve never been to Arepas, this is a great time to check them out. Like the name implies, they make fantastic arepas. For real – if you’ve never had an authentic arepa before, you have got to check them out. Arepas Cafe is…
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