Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
BurgerIM is set to come to Broadway!
BurgerIM, the popular Israeli burger chain, is set to come to Broadway! BurgerIM’s Astoria location will be 40-07 Broadway, as per its official website. So, what separates BurgerIM from the competition? The burger chain specializes in mini burgers, with patties weighing in at almost 3oz. However, for those looking for meatier options, BurgerIM also offers 1/3…
Read MoreSuspect wanted for string of alleged assaults on Steinway St.
Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly struck two women in the face on Saturday, January 11th. The man in question is wanted for three separate incidents which took place between 5PM and 6PM last Saturday. According to the Astoria Post, the suspect first approached a 50-year old woman and her 9-year old daughter near…
Read MoreSearch is on for two suspects who robbed elderly woman in Astoria building
An 89-year old woman was followed into her building’s elevator and robbed by two female suspects on January 8th. The suspects took off the victim’s purse, which contained cash, a MetroCard, and checks. The incident occurred at an apartment building located at 31-41 23 St. at 5:30PM last Wednesday evening. Authorities are looking for two…
Read MoreEnjoy fun for the whole family at Kanga’s Playcenter!
With winter here and the rainy/snowy weather impeding outdoor plans at the park, the question becomes what to do to still make it a fun day for the little ones? Luckily for you, Kanga’s Playcenter is open and waiting for you, 7 days a week! Boasting approximately 10,000 sq.ft. of ball pits, rock-climbing walls, slides,…
Read MoreAustralian Restaurants Across NYC come together to help raise money for Bushfire Crisis Relief
The bushfires in Australia, which have been burning since September, have killed at least 25 people, destroyed 2,000 homes and killed an estimated 500 million animals. In all, about 15 million acres have burned across the country – an area roughly the size of West Virginia. Worldwide donations have come from celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity…
Read MoreDeli workers slashed in robbery at 2401 Gourmet Deli Grocery
Two workers, aged 66 and 30, were the victims of a slashing during a robbery at 2401 Gourmet Deli Grocery, located at 24-01 31st St., last night. At approximately 11:30PM on Tuesday, January 7th, two men allegedly walked into the deli and attempted to steal the store’s ATM machine. According to a breaking report published…
Read MoreDunkin’ Donuts is now open near 23rd Avenue!
Do you love quality, affordable coffee? If the answer is yes: your first gift of 2020 has arrived in the form of a brand new Dunkin’ Donuts location! Located at 22-78 31st St., Dunkin’s newest location is officially open and ready to serve Astoria’s coffee lovers. The newest location’s features include free WiFi, mobile orders for…
Read MoreTwo men injured in drive-by shooting near Steinway
Police are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting which took place in the early hours of December 26th near Steinway St. & 36th Ave. At approximately 4:30 AM, two men in their 30s were sitting in their car when they became the victims of gunfire. According to the Astoria Post, one of the men was shot…
Read MoreCelebrating Astoria’s #GiveMeFall nominees!
Creativity was in full swing on Wednesday, December 18th at Give Me Astoria’s office as the nominees for the first-ever Give Me Fall photography contest came together to celebrate their nominations. Photographers had the opportunity to mingle and view the printed versions of their nominated photographs on display throughout the office. The first-ever #GiveMeFall photography…
Read MoreKōyō is set to serve a specialty Christmas & New Year’s Eve menu in Astoria!
Still looking to make those perfect holiday plans? Look no further than Kōyō! Kōyō, Astoria’s newest sushi and kaiseki-inspired omakase experience is offering a special menu for both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Kōyō is an intimate, jewel-box restaurant helmed by its Executive Chef, Darry Liu. Chef Liu perfected his sushi skills working alongside acclaimed Masa alums Jimmy Lau and Nick…
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