Posts Tagged ‘Queens’
Have A Say In The New Dog Park Design
Dog owners all over Astoria were thrilled when $1 million dollars was allocated toward a new dog park to be located under the RFK Bridge at Hoyt Avenue North, between 23rd and 24th streets, and now they'll get to have a say in how it's designed. A meeting held by the Parks Department at the Bohemian Hall, located at…
Read MoreNYPD Arrest Astoria Grinches Trying To Steal Christmas
Tis the season for laughter and joy they say, but if you were one of the unlucky few, tis also the season for no presents. The Grinches certainly do come out during the holidays, and with more people opting to have their packages left at the door, more packages are going missing. The NYPD has…
Read MoreHe Strangled Her To Death As A Teenager, Now He’s Facing Life
A Corona man, Jose Martinez, 22, plead guilty on Friday to fatally choking 23-year-old Astoria woman Carmen Saldana of 30th Avenue. According to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, the incident occurred in July 2009 when Martinez, then only 15, approached Saldana around 30th Avenue while riding his bike. The two began talking and Martinez followed Saldana home.…
Read MoreAnother Building Going Up In Astoria
The plans have been filed with the Department of Buildings. Another building is set to go up in Astoria. The new seven-story apartment building will see its home on 21-13 31st Ave, replacing the already existing three two-story homes along with the Auto Shop on the first floor, according to Yimby. The plans, filed by Developer…
Read MorePolice Seek Suspects In Robbery And Assault
Police are on the lookout for two suspects who allegedly robbed and assaulted a man after an arguement. On November 28, at 10:15 p.m inside a deli on 38-02 Broadway, the victim, a 25 year old, was approached by one of the suspects who demanded to know why the victim was apparently talking to the suspects…
Read MoreArmed Forces Career Center Is Coming
There's a new place opening on Steinway. The windows are blocked out at the moment, and construction is under way inside, but the sign is up and getting everybody's attention. Armed Forces Career Center is coming. The career center is a shopfront where people who are interested in a career in the military can come and ask questions,…
Read MoreThe Art Of Magic
It is hard to say that our days are predictable at the Give Me Astoria HQ, we have interviewed the best of the best that Astoria has to offer, no one or industry is ever off limits. This week we had a transcendent experience when local street magician, Julian Mejia stopped by our creative space…
Read MoreAre The Steinway Jingles Causing Problems?
It's that time of the year again. The weather is…..not quite there, but the spirit is. The Christmas trees are up, the stores are decorated and the carolers will soon be caroling. However before they begin, the Holiday jingles have started to echo past the patrons of Steinway between 28th and 35th avenues. Speakers, on street…
Read More‘Ancient Astoria’ Captures The Way It Was
We all love Astoria, and a lot of us love the way it was. For Anthoula Lelekidis, 26, the way Astoria is changing in recent times has acted as a catalyst for her project, which documents the architecture that surrounds us now, before it's too late. We're well aware of the rapid growth of Astoria in the…
Read MoreEstacion Grill & Bar Is Keeping Us Happy These Holidays
Estacion Grill & Bar located on 42-12 Broadway has been opened for a little while now. Owner and Astoria resident Felipe has enjoyed the welcome he has recieved from his neighbors, and we've certainly enjoyed it more. The menu has been redone for the season by Chef Felipe Zuluaga and has been infused with some…
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