Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Zumba for Greece!
Zumba is one of the funnest work outs there is -and Simply Fit Astoria is having a Zumba fundraiser for Greece! Here’s what they have to say about the event: Ditch the workout, and JOIN THE PARTY! The Hellenic Relief Foundation is inviting you to join in on the most popular Latin-based, calorie-blasting, dance cardio workout craze…
Read MoreAstoria Happenings
There’s a lot going on in Astoria as we enter the dog days of Summer. On July 30 Boro President Katz voted to deny the applicant for the development of Astoria Cove . Explaining her reasons, Katz included insufficient amounts of affordable housing and jobs being offered within the community being most effected by this…
Read MoreWhat We’re Watching: Guardians of the Galaxy
“We’re the frickin’ Guardians of the Galaxy!” Ever since its initial announcement, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was deemed a risky venture—it introduced a generally unknown group of characters, and was tasked with tying in Marvel’s cosmic era to the already established cinematic universe. Now, less than a week after the film’s release, it’s safe…
Read MoreAstoria Cove project has been shot down – by Borough President!
The past few months have seen the Astoria Cove project being brought forth again and again. The plans to build luxury residential buildings, a shopping center, and more, have been reworked half a dozen times, trying to get them to go ahead. The most recent development was the addition of more “affordable,” apartments in the…
Read MoreLynn Kennedy: Making Astoria Heights Park Beautiful
You might remember us telling you about the $1.6 million grant that was issued to Astoria Heights Park, to fix erosion issues, safety issues, and staffing issues. The woman behind it all is Lynn Kennedy, and she’s this week’s Human of the Week! How did you first get involved with Astoria Heights Park? It all…
Read MoreSalivating Over Sanford’s
Sanford’s has been around for DECADES, and along with all the great new restaurants, we think it’s important to visit the classics as well. Sanford’s has been in the same family for two generations, and is truly a comfortable place to go and eat. First of all, Sanford’s is open 24 hours a day, 7…
Read MoreAstoria Music Now!
Astoria Music Now! Between 2 Bridges is AM&A’s 6th annual outdoor summer festival set to take place in Astoria Park on Sept. 6th. As in prior years, it will feature five stages hosting various artists from the surrounding communities. The first stage will mainly showcase theater and dance troupes. The second stage – solo…
Read MoreTop 10 Summer Songs!
We’re halfway through the summer, so we’re counting down our top 10 Summer Songs! These are the songs we’ve been jamming out to the past two months, working out to, picnicking to, and dancing to! While some of our favorites are lesser known hits, we’ve kept the hits on this list as top 40 songs…
Read MoreThe 2014 Exhibition by the High School to Art School Summer Class!
Join Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) in celebrating the accomplishments of young artists of the High School to Art School portfolio development program! Student portfolio artwork will be exhibited at QCA, highlighting the many techniques and concepts central to the HS2AS program. “I have found myself learning a lot not only about art but…
Read MoreFREE BEER AND CHEESE!?
Guys. Listen. No, really. Listen. THERE IS FREE BEER. (or bier) AND CHEESE. tonight. Oh my. You should totally fit this into your after work plans. If you haven’t gotten enough from the free samplings, we definitely recommend trying some of the other offerings at Astoria Bier and Cheese. Their ScharfeMaxx with Prosciutto grilled cheese is a…
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