Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
22 Year Old Cyclist Struck On 35th Street Has Died.
22 year old Xelea Samonte, who was struck on Monday night by a van on 35th Street, has died, according to police. The young woman lived by Shore Boulevard in the Ditmars side of Astoria. She was cycling at the intersection of 35th Street and 23rd Avenue when she rode through a red light and was…
Read MoreAngry Passenger Arrested For Soaking Traffic Agent Over Ticket (UPDATED)
A male passenger, Salama Haytham (35 years old), has been arrested for assault and obstructing government administration, after he threw an unknown substance at a Traffic Cop when she had given a female driver he was with a ticket for double parking on Steinway Street according to Patch. ORIGINAL POST – An angry passenger let a…
Read MorePao & Cha Cha: Astoria’s Chino-Latino Flavor
Pao & Cha Cha is an Astoria restaurant specializing in Chinese Latino Cuisine. Located on 2303 Astoria Blvd, if you’re a little unfamiliar with what Latino Asian cuisine actually is, you’re in luck. In a video by Remezcla (below) three of New York’s Chinese Latinos chefs explain the culinary phenomenon that has people licking their lips. …
Read MoreNew Food Hall Coming To Astoria!
There is a new food hall planned for Astoria – Long Island City border, that will house multiple outer-borough vendors. According to the Commercial Observer, developer Vass Stevens Group is currently in the process of converting a print shop, dollar store and restaurant supply store located at 34-39 31st Street, into a massive retail space. …
Read MoreThe Spirit Of Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio is an Astoria based studio founded by dance-theatre artist Suzana Stankovic, focusing on elite training in the art of dance, and based in passion and expertise, all within a personalized environment. Opened in January, 2017, Wild Heart quickly found its home on Steinway Street, Astoria, giving New Yorkers a chance…
Read MoreCreate On Ditmars Re-Opens After Health Violation Closure
Health restaurant Create, on 29-21 Ditmars Blvd., has reopened its doors after the Department of Health closed them down on July 18th after a failed inspection. The restaurant had received a staggering 60 sanitary violation points for infractions, according to Astoria Post. Have you had a bad experience at Create, Ditmars? The most critical violations,…
Read MoreMajor New Development Coming To Astoria
A major new development is coming to Astoria, designed by Aufgang Architects, and finding it’s home along 30th Street. The exclusive was revealed by YIMBY earlier this month, with images showcasing the facade and designs for the project. What do you think of the new 30th Street development? Permits were filed in March, in which…
Read MoreAstoria Woman Missing Since July 14
An Astoria woman has been missing from her home since July 14th. Jazmin Fernandez Almanzar, 24, was reported missing, according to an Astoria neighborhood Facebook group, from her home near Kaufman Astoria Studios on 35th Avenue. According to the 114th Precinct, a missing persons report was filed on July 14th. The investigation is ongoing as…
Read MoreMan Seen Masturbating In Athens Square Park, Where Children Play.
A mother was enjoying a morning with her child at Athens Square Park earlier on Tuesday, July 17th when she spotted a man looking through the Jungle Gym at them, appearing to perform sexual lewd acts on himself. The woman, who had posted a picture of the man on a popular Astoria Facebook group with…
Read MoreSoBol, Coming To Ditmars, Astoria!
SoBol, the Long-Island based food franchise is expanding even further in their already explosive acai bowl franchise. It’s newest location, Astoria, Queens. The health chain is known for it’s healthy delicious smoothies, press juices and kombucha, and of course – the acai bowls. The most famous item on their menu, the bowls are a Brazilian…
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