Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Field Day for Adults!
We seriously miss the days of looking forward to getting out of class, heading to a park, and having field day! Naturally, Astoria would have an event that is both nostalgia inducing and super fun – the Battle of the Bars. Battle of the Bars is a time for people to enjoy a day of fun activities…
Read MoreShould Gun Offenders Be On a Registry?
Councilman Costa Constantinides is definitely doing his part to make Astoria safer – and he’s just introduced new legislation to aid in that. Costa has called for a public registry of any and all gun offenders to be made public. That means if someone has been convicted of gun violence, their name would go on…
Read MoreDon’t Be a Victim of This Phone Scam!
The NYPD recently sent out a bulletin regarding a phone scam affecting many New Yorkers. Here’s what they had to say: “Police are warning residents about the “one-ring phone scam,” which uses auto-dialers to target cell phone numbers across the country. The danger to consumers is not in receiving the call, but in calling back.…
Read MoreEnding Summer with a Bang!
With yesterday being the unofficial end of Summer (Mother Nature didn’t get the memo – 93 degrees today!? Seriously!?) we decided that the Astoria Eats Street Fair would be a great last street fair to check out! If you didn’t get to stop by, here’s some pictures from the event. All pictures were taken by…
Read MoreAffordable Shopping – Now Easier in Astoria!
There’s a new consignment shop in Astoria, and its aiming to bring high-quality, affordable items to local residents. The shop, Sofia’s, is owned by Rabea Oummih, who wanted to create a shop that would be affordable for locals, while still giving them items that were high quality, fashionable, and unique. Originally from Morocco, Rabea’s shop,…
Read MoreLabor Day in Astoria!
Tomorrow is Labor Day, and lots of Astorians are looking forward to the day off. While we’re sad to send off the Summer, we’re excited to have one last holiday to spend celebrating! Let’s hope it doesn’t rain. We’ve got some fun things to do tomorrow! Astoria Eats If you’re looking for food, this 30th…
Read MoreChow for Now Summer!
There’s a party going on all day at Butcher Bar! Here’s the details, straight from Butcher Bar: SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST NOON-10PMWe’re having another blowout party in the Tap Room and this time we’re saying sayanora to the most beautiful Summer we’ve seen in a long time. We’ll be releasing a few one-off beers that are…
Read MoreComing Soon: Stix
Let’s acknowledge that almost any food can be improved by putting it on a stick. Seriously – caramel apple? Throw it on a stick. Hot dog? Dip it in some batter, throw it on a stick – boom, corn dog. Finger foods? Make them stick foods. We don’t even need to mention the beauty that is kebabs.…
Read MoreBeing an Extra in NYC!
Check out this awesome web-series! It’s about being an extra in NYC, and it was shot right here in Astoria! We’ve probably all walked by Kaufman-Astoria Studios at some point and wondered what it would be like to be on the big (or little) screen. Here’s what happens when that fantasy comes true! But with…
Read MoreEuripedes Pelekanos: The Head Honcho of Bareburger!
We all love Bareburger, and it’s extra cool that the modern burger joint got its start right here in Astoria! We got to ask the CEO Euripides Pelekanos some questions, and here’s what he had to say! What’s your favorite burger meat? Bison. It’s a sweeter, leaner beef. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? This probably won’t…
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