Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Knife Duo Sought By Police
Earlier this month, at about 4AM on February 2nd, two individuals got into an altercation with a man outside Chubby Burgers & Chicken on 25-97 Steinway St. One of the duo took out a knife in the middle of the fight, and stabbed the man in his torso, before both men quickly fled the scene. The man…
Read MoreSuperbowl Time!
The biggest game of the year is kicking off in a few hours, and you're still not ready?! For those looking for company, food and drinks while watching the game, here's a list of places to relax and scream at T'V's, in Astoria. Break Bar & Billards Wing and drink specials all night and…
Read More$10,000 Reward For Missing Astoria Woman
Sierra Shields, 30, a flight attendant with Shuttle America, was last seen leaving LaGuardia Airport on Jan. 14 leaving LaGuardia Airport. Now, the Teamsters Association is offering a $10,000 reward for her whereabouts. Shields' photo a description of her were posted all over social media and news media when she went missing a couple weeks…
Read MoreAstoria Park’s Dirty Secret
Since the 1930's, the Astoria Park's Pool bathrooms sewage has casually been pumping its junk into the East River, according to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski at a monthly meeting for Astoria Parks Alliance on Tuesday. The discovery came during the design for the new amphitheater, which will take over the old diving pool at Astoria Park. The designers…
Read MoreMore Snow On The Way
There's been a snow alert issued to all five boroughs ahead of a snow storm that's said to affect Friday's commute. It won't be like the last one, according to the Department of Sanitation. Only light snow will fall on the city, however the amount over night may cause traveling to and fro frustrating and…
Read MoreIt’s All About The Roommate
This is My Roommate, is a web series that takes place in Astoria, and stars two actual roommates – and actors – Russell Daniels (Awesome 80s Prom, That Bachelorette Show) and Jacklyn Collier (I Hope They Serve Beer on Broadway, Awesome 80s Prom and My Big Gay Italian Funeral). The comedy/real life series is loosely based on their lives and…
Read MoreIt’s Bottomless Brunch At Katch!
Katch is slowly becoming the go-to-spot in Astoria. It just gets better with age it would seem, and you can rest assured that there's always something going on that'll put a smile on your face. So it's no surprise that there's a new deal in the air, and it's one that very few could pass…
Read MoreMTA Showcases Design For Future Subway Car
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled designs for a new 'open' model train car which they hope to test drive as a replacement for the current crammed option. The open gangway train design is currently used in Toronto, London and Paris and is more comfortable alternative which lets commuters spread out on the length of the train…
Read MoreA Sunday Dance On The Streets Of Astoria
It's Sunday, and tomorrow is Monday, which means work. But, before we get back to the hustle and bustle of New York City livin, why not have a little moment and a little boogy with KJ Takahashi. This kid has some serious skill when it comes to dancing, and he passes the time by visiting…
Read MoreAstoria Park $15 Million Upgrade Proposal Includes FIFA Sized Soccer Field
Councilman Costa Constantinides gave his State of the District address on Monday which he included in, a pitch to give the heart of Astoria a soccer field. There has already been quite a dialog among Astoria residents regarding the lack of space to play sports, which is why Constantinides suggested that the soccer field be placed inside the…
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