Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
It’s that time of the year again and we could not be more thrilled! There is a chill in the air, everyone’s bundled up and fresh baked everything is everywhere. Our homes are decked with all things festive and bright but what about our second home? The daily grind where we spend more time than…
Read MoreAstoria Guitar Thief Arrested
Police have successfully identified and arrested guitar thief Steven Proios, 32, of 78th Street in Astoria. The arrest was thanks to surveillance footage that captured Proios entering a Long Island City Guitar Center at 34-17 48th St. on Oct. 18 and stuffing his shirt with a guitar worth $4, 650 before casually walking out. Proios was subsequently charged with grand larceny,…
Read MoreFailed Robbery Suspects Wanted
Photos have been released of a group of suspects who attempted to rob a 99 cent store on 35-10 30th Ave. According to QNS, the suspects entered the store and kept the clerk occupied while a female in the group crawled underneath the counter and tried to steal the safe. The group failed and fled the…
Read MoreAstoria Music Society To Launch Winter Season
The heart will certainly flutter as the orchestra comes alive this winter. The Astoria Music Society is proud to announce that their 13th season will begin this December 19th at 8PM. 'Beautiful Winter' will mark the start of the season, performed by the Dorian Baroque Orchestra on baroque period instruments. There will also be a festival in…
Read MoreHave An All You Can Drink Party With ‘Home Alone’ & Queens Comfort
Well it's been 25 years since a very young Macaulay Culkin got left behind on Christmas by his family and ended up fending for himself against two hilariously clumsy and no good crooks in what would be one hell of a weekend. The plus side is that the crooks lost. The down side is that looking…
Read MoreYou’re Never Too Old For Face Painting!
Today, we had the pleasure and treat to have Lenore Koppelman, Artist and founder of The Cheeky Chipmunk stop by the office for a sit down and a face/body transformation of two of our team members . Born in Brazil, grew up in New Orleans but raised in Queens and now currently resides in Astoria.…
Read MoreThe Tiny Market’s Coming To Town
This Saturday 5th, from 1PM – 6PM, at Crescent Wines & Spirits (20-40 30TH. Ave @ Crescent Street), the first ever Astoria Holiday Tiny Market will be gracing our neighborhood. Five local Queens-based vendors have come together to make this first ever craft market the pace to go for all your holiday gifts and party covering…
Read MoreNo Soup For You!
The weather is shifting and the sweaters are on, but what if you want to warm up from the inside-out? We have the pick of the litter when it comes to flavorful restaurants in Astoria. The people, the culture and the diversity – there’s no reason to limit your taste. Warm up your soul with…
Read MorePolice On Lookout For 2 Men In Connection With Robbery
According to Police, one man acted as a lookout as the second punched and kicked a 48 year old man on 27th Avenue around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, before robbing him. The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center in critical condition having suffered head trauma from the vicious assault. The two men pictured in the survelliance video…
Read MoreFood Drive for Hour Children a Success!
This years East River Kiwanis Food Drive for Hour Children proved quite the success. The Drive was held on Saturday November 21st, at Best Yet Marketplace Supermarket on 37th Street between 19th and 20th ave, who also partnered with East River Kiwanis once again. There, the community could come and donate food for the needy children, along with donations, and…
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