Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
November Is For The Stache!
At the office, on the streets and perhaps even in your home, you can’t help but notice the overwhelming growth of—’staches! Astoria is not shy to the scruffy look, we have some of the trendiest and handsomest men in all of the land, but in November, it gets longer than ever before. And, we’re not…
Read MoreShore Blvd To Stay Open For Cars!
After months since Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas' idea to close Shore Blvd to cars, New York City Department of Traffic Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced that there will be no plans to close The Strip. The announcement came at the Astoria Civic Association meeting earlier in the week. The Commissioner along with Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia have instead opted for safety…
Read MoreLet’s Go For A Walk!
Friday is date night but let’s be honest, you’ve (almost) done it all – countless bars, restaurant and the occasional walk-of-shame or badge of honor, depending on how you’re looking at it. Perhaps it’s time to take it back to basics and simply go for a walk and enjoy the beauty of a starry…
Read MoreBarred From Working With City And State
A Contractor from Astoria has been barred from working with the state and the city for 5 years, after cheating three immigrant workers out of $735,000 in wages and benefits, according to the Times Ledger. Astoria General Contracting Corp has been forced to pay $1.1 million in wages, benefits and interest and civil penalties, for…
Read MoreMussels N Sausages To Open On Ditmars
There's a new restaurant opening up on Ditmars and 35th Street, and you might've guessed what their key ingredients will be by the name. Owner Francis Staub (a cookware designer from France) who also owned Francis Cafe, which was the previous occupant of the spot, according to DNAinfo, is behind the new endevour. The restaurant…
Read MoreBel 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.…
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