Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
DeBlasio’s DONE!
With his latest scheme(s), Mayor DeBlasio has even the “Progressives” who elected him more than a little perplexed. Give raises to the school bus drivers out of city funds? Sure, they were screwed when Bloomberg let their contract run out. But what about a lot of others equally disappointed? This could establish a dangerous precedent.…
Read MoreBe a glam rock start tonight!
We love when charity events are fun! The Sparrow Tavern is having this glam party tonight, and the first draught is on the house! The party starts at 11 and will go on all night – until closing. Now, it’s not Halloween – but here’s your early chance to dress up! The theme of the…
Read MoreBye-bye Static, Hello…Sushi?
On a street filled with hookah lounges and loud music, Steinway isn’t the premier Astoria spot for good food – but it looks like that might begin to change! In the former home of Static Lounge, a now defunct club, residents will see the opening of a brand new seafood restaurant. The restaurant will be…
Read MoreJoin a Silent Disco! Shhhhh.
Imagine this: You’re walking through the park, and you suddenly see thousands of people dancing in unison..without any music. A completely silent dance party. That’s the idea behind Lincoln Center’s “Silent Disco,” – which they’ll be holding on September 12th, at the Hunters Point South Waterfront. The silent disco is part of Lincoln Center bringing…
Read MoreArtichoke Pizza in Astoria!?
YA’LL WE LOVE PIZZA. If you’ve been reading for a while – you might know that already. So just imagine our excitement when we heard the rumors that Artichoke Basille’s Pizza might be coming to Astoria. Now – at this point, it’s just a rumor. But we’re hoping if we think enough happy thoughts, it’ll…
Read MoreAstoria Diners!
In a neighborhood that’s quickly being recognized for its diverse, unique food, sometimes we’d like to relax and go with a classic: diners. Diners are consistent – you know what diner food is like. You know what the vibe is like. You know how the servers are, how they all have white plates, and the…
Read MoreTwo Days Left of the Astoria Flea!
There’s just TWO days left of the Astoria Flea – so if you haven’t had time to check it out this summer, now’s your last chance! The flea has been going strong since May 4th – which is a long time. Seriously, it’s been a whopping four months. The flea even got extended longer than its original…
Read More5 Pointz is Officially Coming Down
It’s a sad day for art. The world renown 5 Pointz has finally begun demolition, and pictures of the carnage are flooding in. For many of us that grew up in Queens, 5 Pointz was one of the most recognizable works of art. Riding on the 7 train,you’d hold your breath as the tracks precariously…
Read MoreAstoria’s About to Get (More) Fashionable!
Let’s be honest: Astoria is a little lacking in fashion. We make up for it in restaurants, though…right? But still. Minus the shops on Steinway, there’s not really many places to buy clothing, or even more so, accessories. Now, I love jewelry. I’m a girly girl. Rings, necklaces, the whole shebang. When I die, bury me in…
Read MoreJonesy: Part Philosopher, Part Comedian. All Around Hilarious.
This week’s Human of the Week is one of Astoria’s most hilarious local comedians! We learned all about being a comedian, as well as the serious side of it. How did you get started in comedy? I started in comedy in Boston. I actually transitioned from music to comedy. I was a singer in a band and…
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