Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
60 Beans Coffee & Tea Is Expanding!
We know em, we love em, and now there’s gonna be a whole lot more of em. 60 Beans Coffee & Tea have announced today that construction on a whole new ‘special space’ just for us has started. The chef has already started working on a brand new menu which Give Me Astoria will…
Read MoreParticipatory Budgeting Is Back With $1.5 Million Dollars Up For Vote!
Astoria residence will once again be able to vote on how the budget is spent under Councilman Costa Constantinides‘ district. The Council Member – who represents the New York City Council’s 22nd District, including Astoria, parts of Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights – brought the Participatory Budgeting back so as to determine which projects the community wants to…
Read MoreAstoria’s Souvlaki Lady Nominated For a Vendy Award!
The Vendy Awards are here! Wait, what are they exactly? Glad you asked. The Vendy’s are awards given to the best of the best for street food vendors. They are a cook off between the top New York City food vendors. Nominees from all over NY come together and compete, giving support for the…
Read MoreFlea Market Returns, at Kaufman Astoria Studios! Nights!
Last May, the market was brimming. Astorians came out in full force. This year the night market will take place on Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 6 to 11 p.m, by popular request, reports Queens Courier. The Astoria Flea & Food Night Market is the largest in Queens, and is a partnership between LIC Flea…
Read MoreMore Mojave Please!
If you find yourself looking for a place to eat, and wanting to sit down and not worry about the plate you’re gonna get, or if it’s good or bad, then Mojave Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar is the place for you. Located on 22-36 31st St Astoria, you’ll love the warm and inviting decor. In winters,…
Read MorePretty hurts, but it doesn’t have to.
Hair salons seem to be a dime-a-dozen here in our slice of Astoria. It’s a competitive and overwhelming world out there and we must stay ahead of the cusps of looking great because if we don’t, someone else will. Often times to seek great quality we must venture down the road less traveled…come…
Read MoreCalls For Shore Boulevard to Become Car Free Zone!
Shore Boulevard running down Astoria Park sees quite a bit of traffic, especially in the summer. Cars can be seen parked along the side, along with motorcycles and ice cream vans. There are also quite a few pedestrians, who take to the side path along the East River either sitting on chairs and watching the…
Read MoreAdult Swim Nights at Astoria Park Pool!
It’s your last chance to enjoy a night swim before the summer comes to an unfortunate end! So why not take as much advantage of the heat as possible with Night Owl swimming at Astoria Park Pool? The pool is open every night from 7pm to 8:15pm in August for those who wish…
Read MorePolice Looking for Man Who Attempted to Rob Astoria Workers!
Two store employees walking to the bank from the store in order to deposit a bag of money had the bag snatched by a robber, who they quickly chased down, recovering the bag before the man fled, reports DNAinfo. Police told DNAinfo that the 25 year old woman along with her…
Read MoreIt’s Organic, Coming soon to Astoria!
The store is currently being completed, with the signs already up. From what we can imagine, it will join the increasingly popular healthy eating stores and cafes Astoria has seen come up in recent years. The store is located on 31st avenue between Cresent street and 21st street. It will provide that part of…
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