Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Woman Struck and Killed by MTA Bus on Astoria Boulevard
At about 10 p.m Wednesday night, Melania Ward was stuck by an MTA bus – the Q47. The accident happened on Astoria Boulevard and 80th Street, in East Elmhurst, while the bus was turning right. The investigation is still ongoing, and its unclear what caused the accident. Ward was just 55. This isn’t the first…
Read MoreAstorians Doing Their Part!
Astoria, you never cease to make us proud. After yesterday’s story about all the trash in Astoria, we received this awesome message on Facebook, from reader Nick R. “Thank you for discussing the trash issues in Astoria! I’d be remiss if I didn’t add that our #KeepAstoriaClean campaign has had 1 particularly amazing result. Residents…
Read MoreAstoria’s Own Rooftop Farm!
With the rise of health conscious residents, restaurants and grocery stores – it wasn’t long before Astoria got its own farm – and we’re so glad it’s finally here! Located on 38-01 23rd Avenue, Boswyck Farm is having their grand re-opening on September 29th from 6 – 9 pm. The event is free, and all…
Read MoreMagic and Burlesque at the Pop Bar!
There’s an awesome event at the Pop Bar this Sunday! It’s part of their ongoing Burlesque series – which last month saw body painting and art all night – and the theme this time is MAGIC. The star of the night will be slight of hand magician Nelson Lugo, and he’ll be accompanied by three…
Read MoreQNS Collective: Bringing Coworking Space to Astoria
If you’ve never heard of a coworking space, don’t fret. We’re here to break it down. Basically, a coworking space is a shared work environment – like an office, but for individuals. To put it simply: Know all those writers in Starbucks? The graphic designers working from their basement? The small start-ups that don’t really have a…
Read MoreAstoria Plaza Sold!
Astoria Plaza, which was the former Astoria theater, has sold for a whopping $32 MILLION! The building is located on a busy intersection on Steinway Street. Currently, the building is home to Duane Reade, Chase, and New York Sports Club. According to the Queens Courier, the transaction was handled by Realty Service Massey Knackal. Clearly,…
Read MoreThieves Steal from Bohemian Hall Beer Garden
Guys, here’s a tip. If you’re going to steal alcohol, don’t do it from a huge place that probably has security cameras. Actually, don’t do it at all. According to ABC7, “Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, two of the three suspects climbed a fence behind the Bohemian Hall Beer Gardens at 26-19 24 Ave. in Long…
Read MoreRosebud: Teaching Children and Parents Self-Defense
If you’ve ever tried to pick a rose, you know what it’s not as easy as it seems. There’s thorns that fight back, and stop you from taking it. The point of the Rosebud class, happening today in Astoria Park, is to teach the children of Astoria to be like roses – impossible to take.…
Read MoreAgnanti Cafe: Two Years Old Already!
This week’s Pick of the Week is Agnanti Cafe, who just celebrated their second birthday! We can all admit that one of best things about Agnanti Cafe is its location. Right near Astoria Park, it’s a great cafe to stop by and soak in the fresh air, especially during the summer. We love grabbing a…
Read MorePatricia Bagby: It’s Never Too Late to Explore the Arts!
This week’s Human of the Week is Patricia Bagby, a resident who has lived in Astoria since 1982! Have you always lived in Astoria? I was born in New York but raised in California. I met my husband and we wound up in Reno, then I went back to school to get my PhD and…
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