Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Thieves 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…
Read MoreField 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…
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