Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Rocco and Lizzie: Astoria’s Newest Musical Duo
Two years ago Megan DiBello found herself enjoying a night in the city with some friends – wearing a bright blue silk jacket, which happened to catch the eye of Colin Clough. Colin, a Virginia native, found himself instantly enamored – with both Megan and her infamous jacket. He approached her, and what followed…
Read MoreMTA Hikes Fares – Again!
If you live in Astoria, you more than likely commute. We’re all used to the woes of the N, Q, and R trains – and the buses that run through the neighborhood. While it seems like service is getting worse and worse – anyone remember that Queens Plaza fiasco? – the MTA has decided…
Read MoreAstoria Hellenic Committee Burglarized Multiple Times
These thieves just won’t quit. Starting on March 8th, the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee was burglarized three times within the span of five days, as originally reported by DNAinfo. The committee is located at 23-16 30th Avenue, and is a non-profit organization, whose mission is, “to develop, implement and administer the operation of service…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria Turns 1!
It’s official: We’re a year old! A year ago, we launched Give Me Astoria with a simple aim in mind: We wanted to create an online space for the community. Over the past 12 months, Give Me Astoria has grown and grown! We’ve amassed more than 13,000 followers, and thousands visit Give…
Read MoreDoughnut Plant Comes to LIC
If you’ve never had a doughnut from doughnut plant, we’re envious of you. The first time you try one is absolutely amazing. Seriously. Up until now, you could only get Doughnut Plant treats in the city or Brooklyn, but we’re so excited they’ve finally expanded to Queens. As reported on their Instagram and website, they’re now…
Read MoreThe Sandwich Bar: Lunch Done Right
The Sandwich Bar has been on our list of spots to try for a while, and we finally had a chance to stop by! We grabbed our appetites and headed over for lunch recently – here’s what we thought! At first glance, The Sandwich Bar is pretty laidback and casual. It’s definitely a good…
Read MoreMost Precious Blood Renovations Offered by Developers
As most of you know, Most Precious Blood Catholic school recently announced that they’ll be closing their doors. This news came to the dismay of many residents – both who currently have children attending the school, or alumni that attended in their own youth. The closing was in response to the school literally falling apart –…
Read MoreAstoria Taco Truck Tops Best Burrito List
The Gothamist just released their list of the Top 10 Best Burritos in NYC, and one of Astoria’s very own spots made the list! El Rey del Taco, the taco truck that parks its wheels at 33-01 30th Ave made the list – and it’s not surprise! They cook up some of the neighborhood’s most…
Read More“Con Edison” ThievesTargeting Elderly Astoria Residents
An Astoria resident recently shared with us the story of how his elderly parents were targeted and almost robbed – and it’s a scam we’re seeing more and more of. To protect all involved, we’ve kept the names anonymous. The local Astoria man told us he gave his elderly parents a call – and…
Read MoreProposed Apartments Above C-Town
It looks like C-Town is growing: upwards. Originally reported by DNAinfo, there are currently plans to build four additional floor above C-Town supermarket, located at 29-10 Broadway. The floors will incorporate apartments, as well as amenities including underground parking and a laundry room. We’re guessing these apartments are going to be pricey…
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