Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Business Owners at War with Green Taxis Over Spaces!
It seems like there is quite the feud going on between Astoria business owners, and the Green Taxis we all see parked around town. The problem, according to Alfred Hansen, the manager of Grand Wine and Liquors would seem to be lack of car park spaces at the front of shops where customers can…
Read MoreDOT Repaving Astoria Streets, Expect Delays!
Well, DOT has scheduled quite a work load in Astoria. Streets with much needed re-paving are finally being seen to. However this will mean some delays in traffic and redirection. To help Astorians with avoiding these spots here is the schedule for milling and paving according to the NYC Gov site: On the…
Read MoreAstoria Playground finally sees a start to Upgrade Construction!
The Paul Raimonda Playground bounded by 20th Avenue and 47th and 48th Streets finally saw construction begin on a complete upgrade this week. The $1.56 million dollar upgrade was a long while in the making, with the design of the upgrade being completed in 2012, according to NYC Parks. Some of the new features reported…
Read MoreGreek Night at Athens Square Park, Opa!
Tonight the Greeks are out in full force as Athens Square Park lights up with live music by New Yorks Melodia Band. Come dance along with Astorias rich Greek community. Join together in song (or just pretend, if you don’t know any Greek) and make some new friends. Greek Nights are a blast, if anyone’s ever partied…
Read MoreNational Night Out Against Crime in Astoria Park!
August 4th, 2015 from 5 p.m to 8 p.m, the National Night Out Against Crime will be taking place in Astoria Park, with the participation of KIWANIS ASTORIA. The night is a way in which people can show criminals that the neighborhood is a place in which the community comes together to fight back against crime. The National…
Read MoreTalks On Potential Streetcars or Light Rail for Brooklyn-Queens Waterfront!
It’s been floating in the air for quite a while now, and recently the talks are finally becoming addressed for a potential streetcar or light rail, which would connect Brooklyn directly to Queens reported Capital New York. The transit along the Brooklyn and Queens waterfront–between Astoria, Red Hook and Sunset Park, would be attractive to commuters due…
Read MoreMadeleine’s Hosiery To Shut Doors After 40 Years!
After 40 years, Madeleine’s Hosiery on Steinway will shut its doors forever. Michael David started the business in Manhattan, before moving it to Astoria some 30 years ago. The name he used was that of his wife, who he met in Israel when she was there as a visiting Frenchwoman, the Huffington Post reports. …
Read MoreComedians Hosting A Republican Debate Watch Party at Q.E.D!
If you feel like joining in on the fun along with most of America as they sadly giggle their way through the Presidential debate next week, then the Q.E.D is probably the best place for you. Hosting the show will be Frank Coniff – TV’s Frank on the Mystery Science Theater 3000, and host of the…
Read More“Going in Style” Remake to Film in Astoria!
You might have seen the yellow signs posted along Shore Boulevard next to Astoria Park. “Going in Style” is set to start shooting in August, with Astoria on the list of locations in New York, shooting on the 7th of August. The film is a New Line reinvention of the Goerge Burns, Lee Strasberg and Art Carney…
Read MoreLive Music to Start at The Bonnie this Sunday with J.D Patch!
No doubt most Astorians are familiar with one of the best cocktail bars in Astoria, The Bonnie, 29-12 23rd Ave. And now, we have even more to look forward too, with live music kicking off this Sunday, 2nd of August from 8-10pm. Gracing the stage for the first ever live music show at The Bonnie, Astorians…
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