Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Extra Budget Funds Will Bring New Trees, Bus Countdown Clocks And More…
This year’s participatory budgeting vote saw Astorians voting for bus countdown clocks, technology upgrades, and additional trees, to name a few. $1 million was allocated by Councilman Costa Constantinides to six projects that the community voted on. 3,617 residents participated in this years vote, according to the councilman, choosing 19 projects all up. One of…
Read MoreUPDATE: False Alarm – Bomb Threat Shuts Down Broadway
UPDATE: Sunday afternoon a false bomb threat was called in to the NYPD who responded 20 minutes later, according to witnesses. The alleged “bomb” was found to be a wireless system that was set up in an old phone booth. The system would have usually been covered up, however was not. The bomb squad responded…
Read MoreTis The Season For The Streets To Fair!
Alright so the title doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but we’re just a little bit too excited about the season of street fairs to hit Astoria, so there. It’s finally time for some fun in the sun as the weather is very slowly turning around to something that is reminiscent of Spring. The…
Read MoreGoat Season At Socrates Sculpture Park
There are now nearly 20 goat statues getting erected throughout Socrates Sculpture Park. The statues are all for the new exhibit opening this weekend by artist Nari Ward. This will be the first time that the waterfront park has showcased a show by a single artist, according to the press release. The show, title “Nari…
Read MoreEarth Day To Be Celebrated in Astoria Park
Earth Day To Be Celebrated in Astoria Park Nature Education, Volunteer Opportunities, Free Events Saturday, April 22nd 2017 In honor of Earth Day and Car Free Day NYC, Shore Blvd will be closed to traffic and feature educational activities, entertainment, music, kid-friendly games and nature-themed volunteer opportunities. Astoria Park Alliance will be teaming with New…
Read MoreThree Men Damage 13 Cars In One Night
Three men damaged more than a dozen parked cars in Astoria this month. All three men kicked or broke side view mirrors all along Astoria Boulevard and 35th Street just after 4AM on April 2nd, according to NYPD. The suspects are described as men in their 20’s. Surveilance video shows them walking down a sidewalk…
Read MoreAstoria Park’s New Look
It’s been months of back and forth among the Astoria community and Parks Department over the first phase of improvements to Astoria Park. The way to spend $30 million for upgrades received a lot of opinions from new and old Astorians alike. The money was put forward as part of the city’s Anchor Parks initiative…
Read MoreDanny DeVito Stops By Titan Food
Well we all love and adore the man, and now it looks like he loves and adores us back (we’re sticking with that logic). Danny DeVito, actor, writer, director and comedy genius was spotted picking up some groceries at the local Titan Foods right here in Astoria. Check him out with nothing but smiles!
Read MoreThe Resistance Show
It looks like the resistance is here. Coordinated and performed by residents of Astoria, the monthly initiative is called “Not My President: A Monthly Show of Resistance”. Its hopes are to do more than just rally and protest. The performers are set to do a show each month, with half the door proceeds from the…
Read MoreWinegasm 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…
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