Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
The Best Supermarkets in Astoria!
Grocery shopping can either be really fun, or feel like a huge chore – but it’s something literally every person has to do. Astoria has no shortage of supermarkets and grocery stores, and it’s not something you really think about too often. We’ve picked our top five choices! Trade Fair, 30-12 30th Ave Trade Fair is…
Read MoreGetting our drink on at Blackbird’s!
For this week’s Pick of the Week, we’ve got a bar instead of a restaurant! The thing about this bar, though, is that their food is on par with an awesome restaurant, and we absolutely love it. The best thing about Blackbird’s is their atmosphere. It’s not a cheesy dive bar, but it’s not an…
Read MoreIT’S OFFICIAL: SEPTEMBER 28TH IS CELEBRATE ASTORIA DAY!
We are beyond excited and honored to tell you guys this: September 28 is officially recognized as ‘Celebrate Astoria Day,” and the first annual celebration will be held September 28th, 2015. The amount of pride in our neighborhood is unsurpassed. We have residents who tell us they’ve lived her for 50 years, and could never…
Read MoreStreet Fair Fun this Sunday!
We are so ready for another street fair. Seriously, we can’t get enough of these. We love that you can’t try out every single vendor at a fair, so each new fair is a new experience, filled with different tastes and different things to do. This Sunday, August 10th, there’s a street fair on Steinway! The even…
Read MoreAlicia Sable: Alpha House Actress!
This week’s Human of the Week is Alicia Sable, an actress who’s getting her start right here in Astoria! How did you get into acting? I went to acting school in Virginia, and I knew it was what I wanted to do. From there I moved to Astoria, and I loved it, so I’ve…
Read MoreAstorians speak out about Astoria Cove!
Your fellow Astorians, Lucille Hartmann, Mgr., Community Board 1, George Stamadiates, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth Errico, Co-Chairman of the Zoning Committee, Richard Khuzami, Chairman of Parks Committee, Frances Luhmann McDonald member and Norm Sutaria, resident all spoke Wednesday at NYC Planning Commission public hearing regarding Astoria Cove plans to build the huge residential/commercial development in Astoria.…
Read MoreWho doesn’t love some Johnny Cash!?
CALDC 2014 Waterfront Concert Series continues with a musical tribute to “The Man In Black”, Johnny Cash featuring: MICHAEL PATRICK’S RING OF FIRE BAND When: Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at 7:30pm Where: ASTORIA PARK GREAT LAWN – Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool Cost: FREE!!!! Bring a blanket or chair and…
Read MoreBEDBUGS ON THE N TRAIN!?
Reports indicate that at LEAST three N trains have been taken out of commission as a result of bedbug findings. The trains were sent to the Coney Island depot for fumigation. Sources say some were also found in seat cushions in train cabs – which conductors and motormen use. New York City is no stranger…
Read MorePartying with Buffaloes!
Or, Buffalo Exchange, that is. Check it out! Buffalo Exchange is celebrating their first year with a big party! It should be lots of fun.
Read MoreWant to make friends in Astoria?
Let’s talk about friends. Or relationships. All of it – meeting people, getting to know them, the whole shebang. It’s hard sometimes, isn’t it? Especially in a neighborhood like Astoria, where you’re surrounded by people, but sometimes it can still feel like you don’t really know anyone. Whether you’re a recent transplant trying to figure out the difference between…
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