Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria’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…
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…
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