Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
One Man Shot Outside Hookah Lounge On Steinway
A man (26ya) was shot dead at 4 a.m Monday morning outside popular Hookah Lounge 'Crystal Lounge' on 25-86 Steinway St, reported Pix11. The man was shot twice, once in the chest and once in the leg. After rushing him to Mount Sanai hospital, he later was pronounced dead. According to police, the drama most likely…
Read MoreMan Exposes Himself On Q Train
In the wake of an increase in subway assaults in NYC, a man was caught exposing himself on a Queens bound Q train earlier this week. A photo was taken of the suspect, who according to one passenger, was in the midst of a lewd act around 30th Avenue station, Astoria, just before 1pm, according…
Read MorePizzAstoria Grand Opening Today!
PizzAstoria opened its doors today in true Grand Opening fashion. For the last few nights, Astorians got to sample their pizza slices for free, all leading up to today. The newest restaurant to hit Broadway has been putting their finishing touches on their cozy atmosphere for a few months now, and finally, they're here. Its…
Read MoreChateau Le Woof Opens its doors
Where else can you find a cafe where you can sit and drink a nice coffee in, all the while shopping for your beloved pet?Chateau Le Woof ofcourse. A culmination of love for caffeine and animals which Astoria resident Natassa Contini has had for years, eventually putting them together into this quaint and quirky little place. Situated on 14th Street…
Read MoreKATCH IS TURNING 2, AND THEY GOT A BULL!
Has it been two years already? How time fly's when you're sipping beers, indulging in some awesome food, and having a blast with friends at Katch. For two years Astorians have enjoyed 50 taps full of a wide variety of refreshingly mouth quenching beers, an infusion of mouth watering classic American and ethnic inspired cuisine, specialty cocktails mixed by some of the best…
Read More“Boss” Filming Today!
If you plan on parking on 14th Street and 30th Avenue today, think twice. "Boss" will be filming there today.
Read MoreThe Jazz is Sizzling at The Astor Room
At the end of the marble filled, wooden framed bar, in front of the lonely and worn wooden piano, the Jazz Owls warm up their instruments. The happy hour cocktails are shaking and the patrons are infused in conversation and laughs as the Bass, Sax and Guitar test out their sounds for the night. The…
Read MoreAssaults on Subways on the Rise
Well it looks like more people are getting violent on trains these days. According to MTA statistics, there have so far been 165 assaults this year into August. 26.9% more than last year at the same period. It seems that cramped spaces on busy lines and the overall increasing lack of courtesy are among the major problems,…
Read MoreMan Stealing Packages from Astoria Doors
Surveillance footage captures a man on the phone in Astoria, casually entering a residence where he takes the delivered packages from the door without so much as a twitch. The residents, Cecilia Leon and husband watched the footage of the man as he grabbed the two boxes, one containing a bathrobe which he took, the other…
Read MoreA Glimpse of Astoria-Ditmars!
Come and take a look at this 6 minute video from The New York Times Block by Block series on our very own, Astoria-Ditmars, a diverse melting pot of cultures from all around the world. The way it was, the way it is, and the way it may become. Listen to some born and bred Astorians…
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