Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Saturday 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…
Read MoreSafety 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…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read MoreRFK Triborough Bridge Delays This Weekend
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…
Read MoreNew 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,…
Read MoreQED 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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