Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
2nd Annual Spring Retail Crawl
This will be the 2nd Spring crawl, and the 5th crawl in total. The Astoria community has rallied behind the collective events and it not only has the event increased overall business in Astoria, but the participants both businesses and the community have responded in kind, each year. Give Me Astoria is happy to promote…
Read MoreDead Baby Found In Astoria Garbage Can
On Saturday, in the Dutch Kills Playground, a baby was found dead in a garbage can. A woman who was passing by the park smelled a foul stench coming from the trash can. At around 10:45AM she neared the garbage can near the basketball court and saw the horrifying site of a baby wrapped up…
Read MoreNeptune Diner Goes On Sale For $10.5 Million
Speculations have been circling in recent weeks that the iconic Neptune Diner, located at 31-05 31st in Astoria was going up for sale after 30 years. The claims have now been verified with the listing of the site by Easter Consolidated, a real-estate investment firm) for a staggering $10.5 million, according the Queens Gazette. The…
Read MoreQueens Comfort To Close Doors In February
It certainly is a bitter sweet goodbye to a restaurant that was fast becoming an Astoria staple. Queens Comfort announced through social media that they will be closing their doors once and for all on February 4th. The Instagram post read: “We have some bittersweet news we’d like to share. On February 4, 2018, Queens…
Read MoreWoman’s Body Found In Water At Astoria Park
Police responded to a call at around 11AM Sunday morning in regards to a body in the water at Astoria Park, near Shore Boulevard and the Triborough Bridge. When they arrived, they found an unconscious and unresponsive woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was fully clothed and according to reports, there were…
Read MoreGet Out of a Hairy Situation: European Wax Center Visit
While the chilly weather is a Stark reminder that winter is coming, the occasional adventure requiring some personal grooming does crop up. The European Waxing Center on Steinway Street offers various options if wielding the blade yourself is not your fancy. We made an appointment but EWC does welcome walk-ins. Be prepared for terrible puns, we…
Read MoreThree Men Sought For Questioning In Gym Burglary
Police are on the look out for three men that may have been involved in a burglary last month. Last month an employee walked into work in the morning to find a damaged rear door belonging to an iLoveKickboxing gym on 32-43 Steinway St. Along with the clear forced entry, $1,250 worth of clothing items…
Read MoreRocking It At Rudy’s Hobby & Arts Shop
The shop was once an ice cream parlor before turning into a place for hobbies and odd little knick-knacks. Housing everything from planes, trains and automobiles, it’s full of character and Astoria history. Nestled along three-story brick buildings on 30th Avenue, Rudy’s is a fighting figurine among the wine bars, restaurants and bakeries that have…
Read MoreCalling All Artists To Socrates Park Open Call!
Socrates Sculpture Park is currently inviting artists to submit proposals for a chance to qualify for the Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF), an annual residency program and The Socrates Annual exhibition. It will be awarded to 15 artists, allowing them to produce and exhibit their sculptures in the park. A wonderful opportunity, EAF’18 recipients will also receive a…
Read MoreBroadway’s Ha’s Chinese Opening This Tuesday
The former Queens Kickshaw location will be reopening its doors after extensive remodeling and reinventing from the American style eatery to the new Chinese concept restaurant. Queens Kickshaw closed its doors in August this year, after owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler announced that the eatery will be getting a facelift, after more than 6…
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