Safety Changes To Come

The DOT will begin working on extensive safety measures for intersections along Northern Boulevard, making it easier for pedestrians.  Community Board 1 approved a plan by the agency to construct 14 pedestrian safety islands, along with banning some left hand turns and other changes from Honeywell Street to Broadway. The roadway which the changes will…

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Two Get Away With Money And Jewels

Between 10:45AM on Saturday, February 20th, and 4:15AM Sunday February 21st, two suspects forced their way into an apartment in Astoria Heights on 73rd Street.  They then proceeded to burgle the place, taking with them an undetermined amount of money along with jewerly and some other belongings before leaving the residents and making their escape in…

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RFK Triborough Bridge Delays This Weekend

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If you're looking to get away or go for a drive this Friday/Saturday, than you might want to avoid the RFK -Triborough Bridge.  Friday night and Saturday, the MTA are closing lanes as crews hustle around with some construction work on the Queens side of the bridge.  Starting 11PM Friday, three to four lanes will…

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New Bike Lane Coming To Astoria

A new place to ride! Department of Trasportation released the plans for a new bike lane which will go from Astoria to Jackson heights, and connect with existing bike lanes across Queens. The plans that were put forward would help increase life quality in a community of 500,000 currently living in Astoria, East Elmhurst, Ditmars,…

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QED is your adult after-work go hang out spot

Who remembers the simpler days when you used to stay back after school for the after-school programs/activities? No, not those activities but the wholesome fun and innocent ones like arts and crafts, board games or just a few extra hours to hang out with the squad (before “squad” was a thing). In retrospect, that truly…

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Ginger Organic Fills The Void With A Healthy Dose Of Goodness!

It's been around for a few years now, and in those years, Ginger Organic has given Astorians some of the healthiest and most delicious juices around. The hidden gem packs one hell of a punch when it comes to quality.  Yep, organic, vegan, and gluten free is what they offer, all in a delicious cup of…

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T-swirl crepe Wraps Up An Explosion Of Freshness In A Perfect Cone

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This Astoria sensation just took crepes to a new level of goodness. Made with 100% rice flour, naturally gluten free, and wrapped in a paper cone for easy eating, these Japanese style crepes are the perfect mixture of crispy and chewy, thin layered and filled with decadent condiments. The crepes made at T-swirl crepe aren’t…

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We’re Getting An Adult Playground!

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There is an unused space, a desolate place underneath the Triborough Bridge, where no one goes, and nothing ever happens. Void of any fun, games, people, it just sits there patiently awaiting it's future. It watches the smiling faces of Astoria Park and can only dream to one day see them up close.  And now,…

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Rally Against Reopening Of Astoria Strip Club

Club Purlieu made headlines again recently, after a livery driver was shot while in the midst of an argument between his passengers and patrons of the club.  Following the incident, the club was closed due to many violations found in an investigation held by 114th Precinct in conjunction with the Department of Health, Department of Buildings, the State…

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WeWork Opens In Astoria

Astoria is the home of the first Queens WeWork co-working space, and it looks pretty good.  The 60,000 square foot space has a lot to offer Astoria business's, start ups or freelancers looking for a space to use. Some of the amenities include a beer garden, rooftop space, five floors of offices, lounges and a…

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