Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Carnival For Adults Comes to the Neighborhood
Summer in Astoria is filled with carnivals, street fairs, and rides – but this year, it looks like we’re getting a carnival just for adults! It’s happening at The Creek and The Cave, right next door in LIC. There’ll be lots of booze, fun, and games – everything that proves awesome for a good time!…
Read MoreAstoria May Lose ‘Q’ Train Service
The MTA is making big changes for train service…but some of those changes might not be great for us Astorians. The Q line will be diverted next December to serve the East Side, and as of now there’s no clear answer of whether more Q trains will be allotted for Astoria. That means the…
Read MoreStudio Square Kicks Off Pride Month
If you’re joining in on the Pride Month festivities, add Studio Square to your list! They’re kicking off the fun TONIGHT!
Read MoreMovies on the Waterfront!
One of the best parts of summer in Astoria? Movies on the Waterfront! It’s always a great time, and the whole neighborhood comes out to lay in the grass, watch movies, and try not to get bit by mosquitoes! Here’s the full line up: Who’s going? What movie are you most excited…
Read MoreThe Hustlers: Shot at Steinway Billiards
Did you know there’s a reality show shot in Astoria? It’s called “The Hustlers,” on TruTV, and it’s shot at our very own Steinway Billiards! Here’s how they show describes itself: Get an inside look at the cutthroat, high-stakes world of competitive pool in this series that follows some of the country’s…
Read MoreSocrates Sculpture Park Green Market Returns!
Next Saturday will see the return of the Socrates Sculpture Park Green Market. The market will run through November 21st, opening each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located inside the Socrates Sculpture Park, this market is at the center of a favorite destination for neighboring communities. Alongside the Park’s workshops, yoga…
Read MoreTwo Injured, One Killed in Astoria Shooting
Two Astoria residents were killed late last night in the Queensbridge Houses of Astoria, reports say. The location was 40-15 12th St. The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m., with a 23-year-old man named Jahhad Marshall being shot in the back of the head and killed. Two others were injured: a 29-year-old woman was shot in…
Read MoreFifth Annual Summer Spit BBQ
Summer is in full effect (albeit unofficially) and that means we’re craving barbecue! Today, Studio Square is having their Fifth Annual Summer Spit BBQ, and it sounds like lots of fun! Anyone checking it out? 20 different types of BBQ sounds pretty appealing!
Read MorePS1 Saturdays Return: Free for Astoria/LIC Residents
If you live in New York, you have to experience PS1 Saturdays at least once. They’re weekly summer events that re-appear each year bigger and better, full of music, mingling, and under the sun fun. They’ve just announced this year’s full schedule! Check out all the details: MoMA PS1 courtyard Saturdays, June 27–September…
Read MorePeter Vallone: Future Judge?
If you live in Astoria, you know who the Vallones are: they’ve long represented the neighborhood of Astoria as politicians. It looks like one though – Peter Vallone Jr., – is looking to head in a different direction. As originally reported by the Queens Gazette, Peter Vallone Jr. is looking to be elected as…
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