Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Man 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…
Read MoreAstoria’s Very Own “Good Morning Astoria” On YouTube
Written, directed and edited by Kevin Bauer, Shot by Dan King Starring Kevin Bauer, Aaron Nemo, Dan King, and the voice of David Rafailedes. Good Morning Astoria is bringing laughs and sales to all those Astorians out there looking to keep up with the goings on in our neck of the woods. The show is…
Read MoreJaden Smith Visits Shia LaBeouf Group Art Exhibition At Moving Image
“HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US”, are the words that many Astorians, New Yorkers, and celebrities, have been repeating over and over in front of a camera on the side of the Museum of the Moving Image. The new installation was created by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, a creative collaboration started by actor and artist, Shia…
Read MoreAstoria Salon Broken Into
On December 17th, at around 4AM, a man smashed through a salon in Astoria, breaking through the glass door and stealing $350 from the cash register. According to police, Dawa Threading Salon, on the second floor of a building on 30th Avenue, close to 31st Street, was the target of the thief, who can be…
Read MoreAssemblywoman Pleads For Safer Grand Central Parkway Intersection
Everyone knows that driving in Astoria is a headache. The streets are full of inconsiderate motorists looking to treat the road as their own personal highway, while the traffic gets heavier and more congested. Getting around by car could add another hour to your trip, and if you’re a pedestrian, then most days are spent trying to avoid…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Commercial Features Astoria Park/Pool
Looks like everybody just can’t get enough of Astoria. The neighborhood has been featured in films, TV spots, music videos and now Commercials; and more specifically, a Samsung commercial. The new Samsung Galaxy commercial titled, “Samsung Galaxy: A Perfect Day” features a group of kids making their way through New York City, from Brooklyn, across…
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