Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Bel Aire Diner Giving Back To Our Veterans
'It is on us', Bel Aire Diner owner Archie Dellaportas said when it comes to Veterans. This Wednesday, November 11th, from 6am to 10pm, Veterans eat for free. The Astoria iconic diner, which has been featured in a variety of shows and movies, and has been a staple for the community for decades will be…
Read MoreHave A Run At Astoria Parks ‘Open Run’
It's getting cold Astoria! Well, maybe not that cold, but it's coming. So why not take this time we have left of beautiful Fall, and go enjoy the sites of Astoria Park. Whether it's a picnic or a game of tennis, there's always something to do. This Saturday, November 14th, from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m, the Open Run…
Read MoreAstoria To Get Anti Crime Program
This November, at the 114th Precinct in Astoria, The Juvenile Robbery Intervention Program will begin. The programs goal is to focus on youths who have already committed crimes, helping them to get back into schools, or find jobs. The program was already successfully introduced in other boroughs, where it was able to reduce youth recidivism.…
Read MorePolice On The Lookout For Three Knife Wielding Robbers
On Wenesday, two men and a woman entered a mans car on 36th Avenue and 32nd Street at around 4:30am, according to DNAinfo. One man took the back seat and held the victim by his neck while another, in the front seat, pointed a knife to his stomach. They took from the victim, who was sitting…
Read MoreKorean Film Festival Kicks Off
The 13th Annual New York Korean Film Festival opens up on the 6th of November at The Museum of the Moving Image. The festival will bring to the foreground what Korean cinema does best: crime thrillers, romantic fantasy, and feverish erotica. The line up this year is a mix of both blockbuster and critical favorites.…
Read MoreBryan Cranston At Special Screening At Museum of the Moving Image
This Thursday the 5th, there will be a special screening of Trumbo at the Museum of the Moving Image. The screening will be accompanied by the man himself, Bryan Cranston and the Director of Trumbo, Jay Roach. The movie is based on the life and career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) as it comes…
Read MoreGoing Up! Developments In Astoria.
Things are definitely changing. Prices are getting higher, as are the buildings, stations are more crowded, businesses are popping up, as are different types of restaurants, bringing a whole new range of cuisines. Whether you like it or not, things are happening in Astoria, and perhaps the most noticeable change, are the residential buildings changing…
Read MoreDuzan’s Back!
Duzans Mediterranean Grill has opened its doors, giving many Astorians what they’ve been waiting patiently for. However, on one of the menu boards, instead of food, is the inspiration for Hasan’s (owner of Duzan) entire culinary philosophy, and the passion behind it. A lesson that ‘there should never be shortcuts when it comes to great food’. Words told…
Read MorePolice Looking For Burglary Suspect
On Monday, Sept. 21st, around 12:30pm, a man broke into a residential apartment near 24th Avenue and 37th Street and stole a number of costume jewelry pieces along with 2 digital cameras. The suspect was described as a black male and had broken into the apartment via an unlocked window at the rear. Police are…
Read MoreCome Out For A Trick, You Might Get A Treat!
It’s that time of the year, Astorians, when we get to hang up our adult clothes and transform into our alter egos, without judgement. The Village Halloween Parade is fun but let’s be honest, it’s been done before and it turns into a circus, which is great but what if you're not into circuses? Try…
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