Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Winegasm Closed Due To Health Violations
The Department of Health (DOH) shut down popular Astoria wine bar, Winegasm last week, after discovering a number of violations. The wine bar, located on 31-86 37th Street was shut down on March 8th when they raked up 40 health code violations. The violations, uncovered after a routine inspection, consist of evidence of rodents on…
Read MoreFake Cop Attempts To Get Cash From Astoria Preschool
A man attempted to solicit money from a preschool in Astoria last month, pretending to be a police officer. February 28th, at around 11:50AM, the suspect went into New Milestone Pre-School, on 27-18 Hoyt Avenue, according to police. He showed a NYPD identification card before attempting to get money for an unknown charity. He quickly…
Read MoreThe App Everyone In Astoria Should Have
We currently live in a world where there is an app for pretty much anything. From shopping, to running, to dating, to building farms. If there isn’t an app for it, you just haven’t found it. So it makes sense that New Yorkers, or Astorians especially, should have an app for some of the awesome…
Read MoreSugar Freak To Reopen Its Doors!
When news hit that much loved, and rightly so, Sugar Freak was closing, many Astorians were stricken with cuisine grief. But then something happened. A miracle on 30th Avenue took place when owner Michele Addeo and restaurateur James Paloumbis announced that the New Orleans themed restaurant formerly located on 36-18 30th Avenue will be taking…
Read MoreThe Man Behind The “A” – Rapid Response!
Astoria – a melting pot of cultures, beliefs and cuisines all coming together in one of the nations most diverse neighborhoods. As our little neck of the woods grows, so too does the restaurant scene. We’ve got everything from Asian fusion, Greek (obviously), Italian, Gastro, Indian, Mexican, Australian, Balkan, Ethiopian, Southern, Thai, Japanese and more.…
Read MoreMan In Critical Condition After Botched Robbery
Late Monday evening, around 10:30PM, two men attempted a robbery on 38th Street and 30th Avenue, according to NYPD. The attempted robbery went very wrong when two other men, a 32 year old and his friend, a 39 year old, got involved. The robbers attacked the two men and managed to stab the 32 year old in…
Read MoreAstoria Resident Helping Homeless Women City Wide
Heart of gold Astoria resident Michael Zezima has been aiding homeless women across the city since October, delivering care packages full of supplies. The idea first came to him about a year ago, according to an interview Zezima had with QNS. However it only came to fruition after Michael encountered a homeless woman and gave…
Read More“Good Morning Astoria” Episode II
Well they’re back, hopefully by popular demand, and this time they’re talking Shia LaBeouf, Music and more…. If you missed the first episode, check it out here! Or you can follow their YouTube channel Kevin Bauer. Featuring local gossip from Bridget Holmes (UCB), financial advice from David Rafailedes (Lo-Fi NYC) and a musical performance by JK…
Read MoreShia LaBeouf Art Installation Shut Down
The Museum of the Moving Image has shut down Shia LaBeouf’s anti-Trump installation last week. The project, which the museum said was an “ongoing public safety hazard” was meant to be running for the entirety of Trumps Presidency. The museum shut it down after LaBeoufs arrest following an altercation with an alleged Nazi, along with…
Read MoreThis Friday, Astoria Community Stands Together On Steinway Against Muslim Ban
As the world watches with jaws dropped and eyes wide open at what has been going on in America these past few weeks, there are millions both abroad and at home that are standing in solidarity and joining hands as one. It is no surprise that in Astoria, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New…
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