Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Get your heart on Astoria!
It is that time of the year again – hands are being held, kisses are being smooched and sweet nothings are being whispered. Astoria is your oyster when it comes to activities and countless shenanigans and this Valentine’s day is no exception. We have done the hard work for you and have rounded up the…
Read MoreStreet Renamed After National Greek Television Founder
Last week, the City Council approved te renaming of over 40 streets across the city, including the intersection of Steinway Street and 31st Avenue. The name chosen for the intersection is Dimitris Kastana, founder of National Greek Television and an influencial presence in the Greek-American community. Dimitris Kastana, according to Greek News, founded the very…
Read MoreSay It With Flowers!
It is timeless, sense-stimulating and a sure way to bring a smile onto your face. Flowers, plants and gorgeous arrangements are what the talented crafty hands at Peter Cooper Florist are about and trust us, they know their stuff. There is an indescribable feeling that washes over us as we open our door to that…
Read MoreDistrict Mot: Grand Opening This Friday!
A breath of fresh air! District Mot is the newest addition to the culinary world that is Astoria, and guess what – it's not Italian or Gastro Pub! Which means we can't wait to give it a try. Astoria residents can enjoy some innovative Vietnamese cuisine this Friday at 5PM, when District mot opens its doors for…
Read MoreIllegal Food Delivery Scooters Become Headache In Astoria
There's been recent complaints from Astoria residents at 114th Precinct Community Council and Community Board 1 meetings, that involve the many delivery scooters buzzing their way through the streets of Astoria. Most complaints suggest that the delivery drivers often don't obey street laws, usually driving through red lights, or down one way streets. According to QNS, Earlier this year,…
Read MoreKnife 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…
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