Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria’s Got A Coyote Problem?
For the last 2 years, the animal advocate Paul Santell has cared for a colony of around 20 stray cats at the Bowery Bay Plant, right around the East River. Workers have fed the cats daily, and Santell has even gone as far as getting the cats neutered and vaccinated. However Santell and other workers…
Read MoreNew York Dog House Closes Doors Due To Non Payment Of Taxes
For those who have recently taken a walk along 30th Avenue, no doubt you would have seen the bright red SEIZED sign that is plastered onto the New York Dog House window. The property was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance only a few weeks ago, forcing the owners to…
Read MoreAstoria Terrace Remains Under Section 8 – Renovations & New Buildings To Come
For the past 30 years the Marine Terrace complex in Astoria has been reserved for Section 8 housing. In a press conference last week where elected officials met, an announcement was made that it would in fact stay Section 8 for the next 30 years. The press conference included; Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), vice…
Read MoreGrand Opening As Slice Astoria Opens On 30th
Seems like the skies the limit for Butcher Bar. The place that keeps on growing has just moved in next door. Slice Astoria is a pizza joint opened up by owners of the very popular New York eatery Butcher Bar. Located on 37-08 30th Avenue, Slice had its grand opening November 2nd, with owner Matthew…
Read MorePlans For $2.5 Billion Streetcar Come Out
A number of route options, new bridges and possible locations were all put forward in a new proposal unveiled last Tuesday for the $2.5 billion dollar BQX streetcar system. The system will link Long Island City to north Brooklyn, according to the report. There was a series of visioning sessions held by officials during spring…
Read MoreLocal Event Provides PJs & Books To Children In Need
Back again this year is the 7th Annual Pajama Drive, hosted by Maria L. Delgado, Central Lounge & Bar, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, and your favorite neighborhood blog, Give Me Astoria. This year the event will be held on November 18th, 2016 from 6 P.M. – 9 P.M. at Central Lounge & Bar located at 20-30…
Read MoreThe Irish Found A Home In Astoria And It’s Called Passage
There’s nothing quite like Passage Irish Bar and Kitchen. The Irish bar that recently opened its doors is already proving itself among New York’s finest. Stocking more than 99 Irish Whiskey’s – among the highest in New York – Passage is just about as Irish as they come. When stepping into this wood and brick infused…
Read MoreHave A Duff At Moe’s Tavern This Halloween
Popular bar William Hallet on 36-10 30th Ave is dressing up for Halloween, and nothing say’s Halloween like The Simpsons Halloween special – Moe’s Tavern and all? Seems like William Hallet are always having a blast for Halloween. Last year they dressed up the front of the bar like Bob’s Burgers. Before that, they went with…
Read MoreResidents Warned Not To Leave Valuables In Cars As Grand Larceny Rises
Astoria residents are warned to keep their valuables locked inside their homes and not in their cars as grand larceny goes up in the last month, according to the commander of the 114th Precinct. Captain Peter Fortune spoke on the subject on Tuesdays Community Council meeting. He stated that grand larceny was the number one…
Read MoreNature’s Soul Organic Cafe To Open On Broadway!
Growing up in South Brooklyn, the Hasanov brothers, Farrukh (28) and Farkhad (29), have been frequenting Astoria since they were kids. In love with the neighborhood (who could blame them) they came for the same reason most do; the diverse community and the food that goes with it. Now the two successful brothers have a…
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