Posts Tagged ‘Queens’
UPDATE: False Alarm – Bomb Threat Shuts Down Broadway
UPDATE: Sunday afternoon a false bomb threat was called in to the NYPD who responded 20 minutes later, according to witnesses. The alleged “bomb” was found to be a wireless system that was set up in an old phone booth. The system would have usually been covered up, however was not. The bomb squad responded…
Read MoreTis The Season For The Streets To Fair!
Alright so the title doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but we’re just a little bit too excited about the season of street fairs to hit Astoria, so there. It’s finally time for some fun in the sun as the weather is very slowly turning around to something that is reminiscent of Spring. The…
Read MoreGoat Season At Socrates Sculpture Park
There are now nearly 20 goat statues getting erected throughout Socrates Sculpture Park. The statues are all for the new exhibit opening this weekend by artist Nari Ward. This will be the first time that the waterfront park has showcased a show by a single artist, according to the press release. The show, title “Nari…
Read MoreDanny DeVito Stops By Titan Food
Well we all love and adore the man, and now it looks like he loves and adores us back (we’re sticking with that logic). Danny DeVito, actor, writer, director and comedy genius was spotted picking up some groceries at the local Titan Foods right here in Astoria. Check him out with nothing but smiles!
Read MoreThe App Everyone In Astoria Should Have
We currently live in a world where there is an app for pretty much anything. From shopping, to running, to dating, to building farms. If there isn’t an app for it, you just haven’t found it. So it makes sense that New Yorkers, or Astorians especially, should have an app for some of the awesome…
Read MoreSugar Freak To Reopen Its Doors!
When news hit that much loved, and rightly so, Sugar Freak was closing, many Astorians were stricken with cuisine grief. But then something happened. A miracle on 30th Avenue took place when owner Michele Addeo and restaurateur James Paloumbis announced that the New Orleans themed restaurant formerly located on 36-18 30th Avenue will be taking…
Read MoreThe Man Behind The “A” – Rapid Response!
Astoria – a melting pot of cultures, beliefs and cuisines all coming together in one of the nations most diverse neighborhoods. As our little neck of the woods grows, so too does the restaurant scene. We’ve got everything from Asian fusion, Greek (obviously), Italian, Gastro, Indian, Mexican, Australian, Balkan, Ethiopian, Southern, Thai, Japanese and more.…
Read MoreMan In Critical Condition After Botched Robbery
Late Monday evening, around 10:30PM, two men attempted a robbery on 38th Street and 30th Avenue, according to NYPD. The attempted robbery went very wrong when two other men, a 32 year old and his friend, a 39 year old, got involved. The robbers attacked the two men and managed to stab the 32 year old in…
Read More“Good Morning Astoria” Episode II
Well they’re back, hopefully by popular demand, and this time they’re talking Shia LaBeouf, Music and more…. If you missed the first episode, check it out here! Or you can follow their YouTube channel Kevin Bauer. Featuring local gossip from Bridget Holmes (UCB), financial advice from David Rafailedes (Lo-Fi NYC) and a musical performance by JK…
Read MoreThis Friday, Astoria Community Stands Together On Steinway Against Muslim Ban
As the world watches with jaws dropped and eyes wide open at what has been going on in America these past few weeks, there are millions both abroad and at home that are standing in solidarity and joining hands as one. It is no surprise that in Astoria, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New…
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