Posts Tagged ‘Queens’
Steinway Street To Become Pedestrian Friendly
An announcement from Mayor Bill de Blasio at the P.S 70 town hall meeting on Wednesday stated that the popular street will be getting a redesign to make it more pedestrian friendly. According to the Department of Transportation, reviews of the street have begun, with a focus on potential safety upgrades on the blocks between 28th…
Read MoreAstoria Park Spring Movies Start With La La Land
It’s about that time of the year when the sun starts shining just a little bit brighter, the people smile just a little bit more, and Astoria Park becomes a treasure trove of events, activities and fun. This year, Astoria Park Alliance (APA) has teamed up with Benedict Realty Group (BRG) for this years Movies…
Read MoreCatch Up With All The Latest Shows At QED
QED is ending May with a bang! Some of the great shows lined up for this month are Myq Kaplan & Friends, including Aparna Nancherla (HBO’s Crashing). No Feelings Presets will also hold Escape From QED. The interactive comedy show/escape room gets participants involved as well as laughing along with all the fun! Never ones…
Read MoreAstoria N Train Service To Shut Down For Eight Weekends
For the upcoming eight weekends, there will be no N Train service between Astoria and Long Island City. The service change includes Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to an MTA announcement. The service changes are so that the MTA can make “major upgrades” to the above-ground tracks’ infrastructure. The upgrades are set to improve…
Read MoreStreets Closed For Five Boro Bike Tour
It is the 40th Anniversary of the Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday and cyclists are oiling up their gears and getting ready for the 40 miles of car free roads which they will be enjoying. Since the even is going through every borough, this means Queens and Astoria will be effected. Some streets in…
Read MoreMan Flashes 13 Year Old Girl
The girl, 13, was on her way to school around 7:40AM on Friday, April 7th when a man walked up to her in front of 29-22 36th Avenue. The man began to engage the girl in conversation before dropping his pants and showing her his penis, according to police. The man quickly ran off. The…
Read MoreTrestle Bar & Eatery Impresses With Food And Decor
For Astoria resident Joe Brown, the corner of 34th and Broadway has been an itch in his entrepreneurial side for as long as he can remember. Joe isn’t new to the industry as he is also the owner of popular hot spots Rocky McBride’s and PJ Leahy’s. As the stars aligned and timing was perfect,…
Read MoreOpen For Business: Las Catrinas On Broadway
The Mexico inspired Mexican Bar & Eatery has opened its doors on Broadway right next to Greenbay and we can’t wait to give it a try. Taking the spot where P.S Pizza Post Script used to be, the new Mexican specialty bar is going to be serving up a storm. Here are just some of…
Read MoreHalletts Point To Get Brooklyn Grocery Store
The much anticipated Halletts Point megaproject, being developed by Durst Organization, is finally set to start just as the developers signed a new 26 year lease for a grocery store to move into its first building. Brooklyn Harvest Market signed the lease, which comes with 24,036 square feet on the ground and the mezzanine levels…
Read MoreExtra Budget Funds Will Bring New Trees, Bus Countdown Clocks And More…
This year’s participatory budgeting vote saw Astorians voting for bus countdown clocks, technology upgrades, and additional trees, to name a few. $1 million was allocated by Councilman Costa Constantinides to six projects that the community voted on. 3,617 residents participated in this years vote, according to the councilman, choosing 19 projects all up. One of…
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