Loving learning at LiteracyWorx Lab

With school back in session and daily routines starting up again, it becomes easy to get overwhelmed by the stress of it allGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Where can my child get the extra attention they deserve? How do I find an instructor outside of school that I can actually entrust with my child’s academic success? Insert LiteracyWorx Lab,…

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Can pap tests be a girl’s best friend?

A pap smear, also called a pap test, is a method used by gynecologists in which cells are collected from a woman’s cervix to test for potentially cancerous and precancerous cellsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Here are ten facts all women should know about pap tests & cervical cancer: A pap test is the most effective way to test…

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Admire works of Astorians’ art at the Steinway Street Art Walk!

Queens, more specifically Astoria, has become a hub for local artists to create and share in recent yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. On Saturday, September 14th from 3-7PM, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition invites you to admire original artwork by local creativesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As per the above flyer, the event will feature street art, pop-up sidewalk displays, in-store galleries, and…

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Astoria man arrested for allegedly attempting to entice a minor

A 41-year old Astoria resident, identified as Jason Seto, was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly attempting to engage a minor in sexual actsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Seto was detained at a LaGuardia Airport restaurant where he was scheduled to meet the minor in personGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The Astoria resident was busted after it was revealed that the minor in question…

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Hold on to summer a bit longer with Astoria’s best iced coffee!

With summer coming to an end, the only thing that could make the day better (and cooler) is some delicious iced coffeeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Check out our list below of the top 5 spots to grab iced coffee from in Astoria! Café To Go Creperie Where: 28-58 32nd StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Phone: 718-721-2848 Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:00AM-10:00PM Sat: 7:00AM-10:00PM Sun:…

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Woman found dead in apartment on Steinway St.

A 28-year old woman was found dead in her apartment, located on Steinway Street and 25th Avenue, on Thursday, September 5th as per a breaking news story by PatchGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The call to authorities came in after neighbors reported strange odors coming from where the woman’s apartment was located, with no signs of a forced entryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…

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Shoppers, beware: package thief targets Astoria buildings

A woman, presumed to be in her late 20s-early 30s has been making her rounds throughout multiple Astoria buildings, stealing all packages in her pathGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The thief has allegedly stolen multiple packages, and as much as a bicycle, around Astoria within the last month aloneGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Surveillance video and images from one of her hits, a…

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Meet Astoria’s very own beauty expert, Jennifer Nemeth!

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Jennifer Nemeth is one of the nicest, most down-to-earth people in the neighborhoodGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. She’s warm, inviting and open to any and all beauty questionsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, why am I telling you this? She’s the brains behind the project known as RichBich, which officially opened last monthGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. RichBich was…

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Woman groped and followed home in Astoria

On July 27th, shortly before 3AM, an Astoria woman was approached by a man within the vicinity of 23rd AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. & 24th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. asking for her helpGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The man claimed to have been in an accident on his bicycle, and proceeded to grope the woman, who then went homeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, at approximately 4:30AM the victim…

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Astoria’s own O’Connor & Tate brings it home with awards win

O’Connor & Tate, Astoria’s leading branding & design agency, marks their 5th consecutive year of victory at the Horizon Interactive AwardsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The agency competed against 800 entries from 20+ countries, and managed to prove once more that they are the ones to beatGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The victory comes as no surprise to the team, who consistently deliver…

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