Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Let’s Have A Look At The Strip In The 80’s, Shall We?
With all this talk of closing down The Strip, why don't we take a look back to what it was like in the 80's. The cars, the fashion, the vhs quality, the fashion (cause we will never forget). Let's throw it back with this awesome video of a car show. Keep an eye out for some familiar…
Read MoreBack To The Future Playing At UA Kaufman!
If you've seen and loved the movies, you'll most certainly recognize what today is. October 21st, 2015. But for those who want a little more information, today is the day Doc Brown and Marty McFly appeared in our sky after they gunned the DeLorean to 88 and made their way to, the future! Yep, today is the day…
Read MoreKickshaw And Comfort Swap Chefs For Halloween Special!
Everyone's going crazy this Halloween, along with Chefs Kenji Hurlburt (Queens Kickshaw) and Donnie D'Alessio (Queens Comfort), who will this Halloween swap kitchens and attempt to cook like each other for what is set to be a fun and deliciously filled night. So what are we in for? Well, the event will be held on October 27th and will begin at…
Read MoreHalloween Harvest Festival Time Is Here
As we're nearing the day of the Gauls and Goblins, Socrates Sculpture Park's annual Halloween Harvest Festival is upon us. This Saturday, October 24th, Astorians will get a chance to have some Halloween fun at Socrates Park, for FREE! There will be: – Make your own costume: Where you can create a cool Halloween costume…
Read MoreAstoria Underpass To Be Transformed With Art
501, founded by Noah Sherrof in 2014, is an organization that goes around New York City, taking drab and doll walls and turning them into art, reported qns.The non profit organization does so in order to help people of the neighborhood get more involved in their communities, and next on the list is Astoria. Sherrof, who…
Read MoreHow High Is Astoria Getting?
It’s no secret, the joint is out and it seems like it’s here to stay. With heavier debates on the legalization of marijuana circulating for the last few years, it’s no wonder that the city is already seeing a boost in open smoking. This goes hand in hand with the fact that in Nov 2014,…
Read MoreBest Hot Chocolate In Astoria
Winter’s not just coming anymore, it’s pretty much knocking down our door, and there’s no better way to battle the chill then a nice soothing cup of hot chocolate. So whether you’re snuggling up with a loved one in the corner of a cafe, or just passing the time people watching with a good book,…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On This Weekend?
Well the weekend is once again upon us, and just in case you were thin on things to do, here's a few things you can check out: NYC Cupcake Run Sat October 17th, 2015 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Astoria Park Compete in this 3.1 mile run, while stopping at checkpoints along the way and stuffing…
Read MoreDennis Syntilas To Be Honored With Street Co-Naming
Dennis Syntilas was a pillar of the community. A civil leader and a community organizer, Syntilas helped solidify Greek culture in Queens. Syntilas founded the Greek-American Homeowners Association, which helps to connect Greek-Americans with government resources, also promoting civic engagement. The Athens Square Plaza, a cultural and recreational hub, would also not have been made possible…
Read MoreNo Meat Thanks!
Astoria, a place that’s filled to the brim with food options. Whatever you want, we got it. Greek, Italian, Thai, Indian, Peruvian, Chinese, Turkish, Lebanese, Australian and so much more. You won’t be running out of a place to go and a meal to taste in Astoria any time soon, and with the spark of new…
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