Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
“Actsiders” The Podcast That Looks At Immigrant Actors
A native from France, who moved to Astoria three years ago to pursue an acting career in New York City, has started her own podcast. Focusing on immigrant actors who are trying to break through in the industry. Ingrid Raison is an ambitious actress from Paris, who moved to Astoria three years ago, enrolling in…
Read MoreThe Hell Gate Bridge Is Having A Photography Competition To Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
New York City’s iconic Hell Gate Bridge is celebrating 100 years this year and what better way to mark the occasion than with a huge Photography and Logo competition. The competition is open to all photographers, professional or amateur. All logo designers and artists will also get a chance to enter their created logo concepts.…
Read MoreQueens Kickshaw To Close Its Doors For New Type Of Eatary
The Queens Kickshaw first opened its doors in March of 2011. It didn’t take too long until it became a popular Astoria hot spot. Astorians and New Yorkers alike would line up for a taste of some; mac and cheese, brunch, grilled cheese, hard cider, inventive breakfasts and cocktails, among many other delicious choices. However, owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler…
Read MorePolice Looking For Thief Who Choked And Punched A Woman
A woman suffered several broken bones when a robber followed her into an apartment building and proceeded to choke and punch her, making off with her credit card. The woman (35 years old) was entering the building around 7:30AM near 31st Drive and 21st Street, according to DNAinfo. The man followed her into the elevator…
Read MoreAndrew Zimmern Picks Muncan Food Corp As Go To Butcher In Queens
Bizarre Food’s Andrew Zimmern has been traveling the globe for decades, tasting some of the best dishes out there. But it’s good to know when it comes to New York meats, there’s only one place he wants to visit, and it’s right here in Astoria! Muncan Food Corporation is located on 43-09 Broadway and is famous…
Read MoreExploring The Greek Culture & Cuisine Of Astoria With Chef Michael Psilakis
Follow MP Taverna’s Chef Michael Psilakis as he takes a tour through our Astoria. Join him on a quest to understand the culture behind the cuisine, and the influences and and evolution of some of our favorite Greek dishes as they made their way into the American palate. This episode is brought to us by…
Read MoreThief Pulls Knife Out And Threatens Store Worker On Steinway
Around 5:25PM on Monday, the suspect walked into New York and Company, located on 30-37 Steinway St. He proceeded to take clothing off the shelves and attempted to leave the store. An employee tried to stop the suspect from leaving which is when the suspect pulled a knife out, threatening the store worker before fleeing…
Read MoreFilming In Astoria, New Drama; Instinct!
A new show called “Instinct” started filming in Astoria today. Starring, Alan Cumming, Bojana Novakovic, Sharon Leal; according to IMDb, the show is about a former CIA operative (Cumming), who is living a normal life as a gifted professor and writer. He quickly gets pulled back into his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop…
Read MoreFentanyl Laced Heroin Leads To Overdoses, Astoria Man Arrested
An Astoria man (45 years old) has been arrested for possessing and selling heroin which was laced with Fentanyl and which led to two non-fatal overdoses in Queens. Bernard Lewis, with help form a Corona man who was also recently arrested, were selling the drug around the borough while stashing the supply in his home,…
Read MoreSteinway Street To Become Pedestrian Friendly
An announcement from Mayor Bill de Blasio at the P.S 70 town hall meeting on Wednesday stated that the popular street will be getting a redesign to make it more pedestrian friendly. According to the Department of Transportation, reviews of the street have begun, with a focus on potential safety upgrades on the blocks between 28th…
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