Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Some Astoria Fun Coming Up!
We are all, no doubt, still recovering from the long Labor Day Weekend. The weather was just right for lots of fun with family and friends whether you stayed in the city or went for a drive. But now the week is here and as such, work and all those little worries come sneaking back…
Read MoreA Very Tasty Visit At Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar
Leo Sacco and Giuseppe Falco have been giving us fantastic dining experiences guided by the local green market for a while now, and we just couldn’t keep quiet any longer. Coming from Astoria, these two old friends have brought their love for food and passion for Italian cuisine to our plates. Even the artwork inside the…
Read MoreWarnings Issued For Hurricane Hermine, Beach Goers Beware
Strap on for some bumpy weather as Hurricane Hermine might be making her way to New York City with tropical conditions set to last for several days to come, stated the National Weather Service. Chances are we’ll see some rain and winds pick up late weekend and early next week, however here’s the scoop. Florida…
Read More81 year Old Woman Dies After Freak Van Accident
An 81 year old woman has died of her injuries after being struck by a van which backed into her and two others, including a souvlaki food truck outside Capitol One Bank on the 31st of August at around 2PM. The driver of the van had parked it on the south east of Broadway and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Van Crashes Into Astoria Food Truck, 2 in critical condition
A white van parked on the corner of Broadway and 32nd Street backed up into a popular food truck parked outside the Capitol One Bank today, August 31st, around 2PM sending 3 people to hospital, two of which in critical condition. One of the workers of the food truck was rushed to the nearest hospital,…
Read MoreVideo: Thief Snatches $200 From 73 Year Old Man
A 73 year old man was withdrawing some money from an outdoor Bank of America ATM on 36th Avenue and 31st Street on August 23rd, around 9PM, when a man ran up and grabbed $200, fleeing the scene. The thief snatched the money just as the ATM was spiting it out, before running away, leaving…
Read MoreVideo: Man Randomly Punches Bus Rider On Q66
On July 8th, just after noon, a man riding on the Q66 around the corner of 21st Street and 35th Avenue approached a 32 year old victim who was sitting on his own, and punched him. The below video shows the encounter taking place. The suspect, who seems agitated, gets off his seat and moves…
Read MoreDrug Deal Gone Bad Leaves Victim In Hospital
On Tuesday night, two men attacked another in what authorities believed to have been a drug deal gone wrong. The men were inside an apartment around 33rd Street and 31st Avenue at about 11:20PM with two other men. The suspects, who were there to allegedly buy drugs then proceeded to punch both of the victims…
Read MoreEntertainment Needed For Astoria Alive Street Festival!
Astoria Alive Street Festival, sponsored by the Astoria Restoration Association, is just around the corner, and entertainment is needed! The festival will start on October 16th and fun will commence at 11AM until 6PM. It will be on 31st Street, right between Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Avenue. The festival is all about fun! There’s gonna…
Read MorePetition Started To Restore the Historic Astoria Diving Pool
Summer and the pool, it has been an Astoria classic and favorite since Astoria Park’s main pool and its diving pool opened in 1936, that is 80 years and 80 summers of wonderful memories with family and friends. Unfortunately, the Parks Department closed the diving pool over 20 years ago due to safety reasons and…
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