Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
A Much Needed Playground Upgrade is Here
Astoria Heights Playground is one of Astoria’s many havens for children – but if you’ve been there in the past few years, you know it’s not your first choice to take your children for some fun. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, care-taker, or anyone else who wants to take children out to play, there’s…
Read MoreDrink in the name of Queens!
If you didn’t know, we have a super cool local distillery – The Astoria Distilling Company, founded by local Chris Murillo. Chris has been brewing up ‘Queens Courage’ gin, and it’s been a hit. Here’s how the Astoria Distilling Company describes Queens Courage: Queens Courage is a New York Old Tom style gin that is lighter…
Read MoreMelinda Murray, Founder of the Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation
This week’s Human of the Week is one of the most resilient, ambitious, kind, and passionate people we’ve met. After losing her only child, Melinda refused to let her world end – instead, she used her pain to help change the world, one young heart at a time – by starting the Dominic A. Murray 21…
Read MoreTwo Shot in Astoria
July 3rd, 2014 ASTORIA, NY – The news is still developing, but we’ve just heard that two people were shot and critically wounded near 27th and 8th Street, less than an hour ago (4:30 p.m). Both were taken to the hospital. We’re currently seeing NYPD helicopters overheard, and the area around Astoria Blvd and 23rd…
Read MoreStonebridge is coming to Astoria!
We’ve just received news that legendary DJ Stonebridge – who has worked with the likes of Madonna and Lady GaGa, is coming to Astoria’s most happening gay club, Icon. StoneBridge, the GRAMMY nominated Stockholm based DJ, artist and producer that has created chart topping remixes for everyone from Usher to Lenny Kravitz, and will be…
Read MoreMixing it up at Snowdonia!
Big changes are happening at Snowdonia! Now a year old, (Happy Birthday!) Snowdonia is going in a new direction. We’ve told you guys how Snowdonia was founded – from a Kickstarter campaign completely funded by local Astorians – so it’s no surprise they’re constantly trying to make Astorians happy. The new changes are a result…
Read MoreAstoria: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow!
Frances Luhmann McDonald is a life time Astoria resident – more than 80 years! Recently, Fran told us all about her experience growing up and watching Astoria grow with her. “I remember growing up in Astoria, watching them build the Tri-boro Bridge in Astoria, going to school in Astoria and when school was out, waiting…
Read MoreA Taste of France in Astoria!
Having lived in France for a whole summer, I’m a big fan of les français; the culture, the language, and.…THE FOOD. As a new resident of Astoria, my next question was – where could I find traditional French food in this melting pot known as Astoria? After doing a little research, I came upon “Cafe…
Read MoreUSA! ROUND OF 16! #OneNationOneTeam
It’s almost time for the USA’S match in the round of 16, and we are READY! Now, if you want to participate Give Me Astoria style, here’s where we’ve got FREE T-SHIRTS!* Republic Bar, 33-29 Astoria Blvd Since opening, Republic has gotten off to a seriously good start. There’s just a really great, laid back, but…
Read MoreFeeling Full From Fresk’o
Astoria has its fair share of yogurt places – some are easy to forget, and some we really love. If we’re really craving frozen yogurt, one of our favorite spots is Fresk’o, at 31-19 30th Ave. According to their website, Fresk’o is family owned by the Prentzas, and they’ve been making yogurt for more than 75…
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