Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Summer camps in Astoria!
SocRoc 3438 38th St., Long Island City, NY, 11101 (927) 703-0409 “The goal of SocRoc is to encourage kids to be physically active, gain confidence and learn social skills while having fun. As a certified personal trainer for eight years and a former professional soccer player, James Christie has combined his two areas of expertise…
Read MoreCalling all artists: Waltz-Astoria is back!!
We normally reserve two exclamation points for extra exciting news, and this qualifies. After closing a few months ago, Waltz-Astoria was set to move into a new home – but unfortunately plans fell through. Since then, Pedro and Song, the artistic minds behind Waltz, have been holding pop-up mics all over Astoria, including Astor Bake…
Read MoreWin a $50 Flo Lounge Voucher!
Ladies and gentleman, it’s time for our next contest! You know we’re huge fans of Flo Lounge – their sushi, brunch, airy atmosphere, and chic, sophisticated – so we just had to bring one of you there! Like always, it’s super simple: Just enter below! Good luck! * Email First Name Last Name * = Required Field var…
Read MoreAshley Xtina, An Astorian Artist!
This week’s Human of the Week is Ashley Xtina, a local singer-song writer! How did you get started in music? My dad was in a band at my age, he mostly played bass. They were an Astoria based punk rock band. He always wanted me to do music and be artistic and creative. I started…
Read MoreNosh Borough: Bringing us personality, and phenomenal food!
Let me tell you how I discovered Nosh Borough. I was walking down Astoria Boulevard, taking pictures for our sister page Humans of Astoria, when a man whose picture I was taking asked me, “Do you know Jenny?” “No,” I replied, “I don’t!” because there’s a lot of Jenny’s in the world, and I most…
Read MoreRelease your inner dancer! Learn to tango in Astoria!
If you’ve checked out our events calendar recently, we had the Astoria Tango Club submit their weekly tango classes! Here’s what they have to say: “Every Sunday, Astoria Tango Club opens it’s doors into the Buenos Aires Golden Age of Tango. Come with friends and be transported to the 1950’s.Learn how to dance with the…
Read MoreOrange is the New Black….Back in Astoria!
Our prayers have been answered! Orange is the New Black is coming back for another season! For those of you that are not familiar with this show or who have seen all the advertisements in the subway yet have not given this show a try….it’s a must! Orange is the New Black is an…
Read MoreAstor Room Winner!
The Astor Room is finally re-opening to the public tomorrow night, and our winner is… Thanks to the more than three hundred people that entered! Keep an eye out for our next contest, it’ll be announced soon! The Astor Room 34-12 36th St. Astoria, NY 11106(718) 255-1947
Read MoreCleaning up Astoria with Councilman Constantinides
This past weekend, Councilman Costa Constantinides spent some time cleaning up a local park and playground: “I enjoyed cleaning up Hallets Cove Playground this weekend with Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James and Astoria Houses Tenants Association President Claudia Coger. Beautifying Hallets Cove Playground is a huge step forward in our efforts to #KeepAstoriaClean and in…
Read MoreA First Look at the NEW AND IMPROVED Astor Room!
The Astor Room recently closed for renovations, after it’s ownership changed hands to Hal Rosenbluth. Hal had lots of new ideas for the Astor Room, and set to making them come to light. It’s finally re-opening, and last night, we were lucky enough to be invited to the friends and family pre-opening event at The…
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