Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
It’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…
Read MoreIt’s Finally Time, King Of Falafel Grand Opening
After 13 years serving up delicious falafel and shawarma on the streets of Astoria, the King of Falafel is finally ready to open up his very own castle. Owner and Astoria celebrity Freddy Zeideia opened his food truck in 2002, serving chicken and beef shawarmas, falafel and several combination platters. In 2010 the king of…
Read More‘Astoria Stories’ To Debut At APAC
The actors have been cast and the hall has been rented, as The Astoria Performing Arts Center gets ready to bring 'Astoria Stories' to the stage. The series of plays and musicals are set to showcase some of the unique Astoria sites that help to define the neighborhood. They will be held at Good Shepherd…
Read MorePonticello Ristorante Closes Its Doors
In recent years, Astoria has seen the closures of many staples of the community. As the new come in, the old haven't many places to go. Among the many who have recently said goodbye, is Ponticello Ristorante, on 46-11 Broadway. A staple it certainly was, and one that saw generations of Astorians walk through the doors. …
Read MoreA Petition For Astoria Park Bathroom Repairs
A petition has been started on change.org from Astoria resident Anthony Liberatoscioli in order to raise enough awareness so that the public bathrooms in Charybdis Playground at Astoria Park be fixed and reopened. The bathrooms were closed in 2015 during the spring/summer/fall seasons due to a plumbing issue, and have remained inoperable ever since. Although the bathrooms are usually…
Read MoreBurnt Car Left In Astoria Park
A car burnt to a crisp was found in Astoria Park this weekend following the major snow blizzard that swept through New York City. The car was found next to a tree in between the Running Track and Shore Blvd by a local Astoria resident. On the same day, a womans body, yet to be identified,…
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