Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
High End Gourmet Markets & Restaurant Rumored To Be Moving In
There's a big change coming to Astoria, and when we say big, we mean….BIG! 34-30 Steinway St may soon be the destination for a massive high end gourmet market and restaurant complex, according to Winick Realty Group, the leasing firm who is marketing the space to an array of national big box retailers. The three story…
Read MoreThe New York Mets Official Watch Party Is At Katch Astoria
It is that time of the year again kiddies, the weather is warming up and the ballpark is open! Our beloved Mets will have their first game of the season this Sunday, April 3, 8:37 PM on ESPN. In case you haven’t heard the Mets will be facing off against their World Series rivals, the…
Read MoreLocal Band Gives Back To The Community With Free Music
Without a questioning thought, Astoria has an electric and vibrant community and the inhabitants of that community are as enthralling as the neighborhoods they dwell in. A feeling that is almost natural to all Astorians is the need to give back, whether it is helping the disadvantaged or simply smiling to a stranger. These are…
Read MoreViolent Spree Suspect Arraigned On Charges
Earlier this month Astoria residents were shocked when James Dillon, 23, went on a violent spree which saw one life taken. It started at 11:30AM on Sunday, March 6th, when 23 year old James Patrick Dillon slashed a 39-year-old woman on 36th Street near 28th Avenue, on the back of the head and face before making his way from…
Read MoreSocrates Sculpture Park Turns 30!
This year, Socrates Sculpture Park is having its 30th Anniversary. And for that momentous accolade, the institution will present Landmark – consisting of a series of artist commissions and projects which will transform the park physically and symbolically. The park once took on another massive transformation, when it transformed itself from a landfill and illegal…
Read MoreSaturday At The Movies
This Saturday March 26th, Astorians will get a chance to listen to pre-eminent film critic Owen Gleiberman as he discusses his memoir and career in the film critic industry. The discussion will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image where folks will also be treated to two of Gleiberman's all time favorite movies;…
Read MoreYour Turn To Vote!
For some Astorians, projects like the soon to be dog park can be seen as a waste of funds which can be allocated to more community based areas. In fact, there have been plenty of projects which the Participatory Budget has had voted in that end up getting quite a backlash by a vocal part…
Read MoreFree Easter Egg Hunt At Socrates Sculpture Park
Easter, it is one of the simplest and joyous times we can remember. Almost everyone seems to be in a feel-good mood, perhaps it is because Spring has just sprung and the warm weather is starting to roll on in, or a little more sunlight to end our days. Whatever the reason may be, we…
Read MoreWhat’s The Best Street In Astoria?
In our latest poll, we ask Astorians what the best street is in our neck of the woods: Although they’ve always been favorites with the locals, in recent years these streets have really come to be known among New Yorkers in general as the go to spots for great bars, delicious cuisines, awesome bakeries and…
Read MoreIt’s Blackbird’s, Haven’t You Heard?
There’s nothing too fancy about Blackbird’s Bar & Restaurant. It doesn’t have chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It doesn’t have gorgeous plates and high class Michelin star cuisine. You could say, Blackbird’s is just your run of the meal, local bar. And you would be right – Blackbird’s is just your local neighborhood bar. That’s exactly…
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