Posts Tagged ‘Queens’
Astoria’s Very Own “Good Morning Astoria” On YouTube
Written, directed and edited by Kevin Bauer, Shot by Dan King Starring Kevin Bauer, Aaron Nemo, Dan King, and the voice of David Rafailedes. Good Morning Astoria is bringing laughs and sales to all those Astorians out there looking to keep up with the goings on in our neck of the woods. The show is…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Commercial Features Astoria Park/Pool
Looks like everybody just can’t get enough of Astoria. The neighborhood has been featured in films, TV spots, music videos and now Commercials; and more specifically, a Samsung commercial. The new Samsung Galaxy commercial titled, “Samsung Galaxy: A Perfect Day” features a group of kids making their way through New York City, from Brooklyn, across…
Read MoreAstoria Heights Playground Closed For $5.2M Overhaul
The Astoria Heights Park on 46th Street, between 30th and 31st Avenues is set for a year long hiatus, as it receives a $5.2M overhaul. In more than 20 years the park hadn’t seen so much as a replacement bench, and now it’s set to get quite the makeover. Last Thursday the construction project was…
Read MoreCouncilmen Demand MTA Restore 20 Trains Per Day After W Return.
When the return of the W was announced in Astoria last year, there was no doubt a flood of enthusiasm from residents. Long abandoned and forgotten, many Astorians couldn’t wait to have ol faithful back on the line. Now that it’s sunk in, however, problems have already began to surface for some straphangers. The re-introduction…
Read MorePlans For $2.5 Billion Streetcar Come Out
A number of route options, new bridges and possible locations were all put forward in a new proposal unveiled last Tuesday for the $2.5 billion dollar BQX streetcar system. The system will link Long Island City to north Brooklyn, according to the report. There was a series of visioning sessions held by officials during spring…
Read MoreAstoria High School Ranked Among Top In New York City
Astoria is known for its people, culture, diversity and now, its high schools, as reported by the Queens Courier by way of data released by U.S. News & World Report, several Queens high schools have made the list of the top 50 high schools in New York City and a few are right here in…
Read MoreSearch For Astoria Flight Attendant Ends Tragically
Sierra Shields, a 30 year old flight attendant from Astoria, was last seen around noon on January 14th. She was leaving her job at LaGuardia Airport. She was soon reported missing, after she failed to return to her apartment. Her family at the time of her disappearance said that Sierra seemed upset in the days…
Read MoreAffordable Housing Starting At $1,158 For Studio, Astoria.
There are six affordable housing apartments going up for grabs in Astoria, for all low-income individuals looking to move in. The lottery was launched Monday, by the Housing Preservation Department, for three studio and three one bedroom apartments all in the new and fresh building on 28-22 Astoria Boulevard. For single applicants who earn between 39,703…
Read MoreAlleged Dirty Dozen Arrested In Astoria Housing Development Drug Bust
12 people have been arrested last Friday, 10th, following a year long operation where undercover officers from the NYPD’s Queens Narcotics Division, working with the District Attorney’s Office, were sold crack, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and guns 98 times. The investigation into drug related crime took place at the Astoria Houses. The 22 building development sits on the…
Read MoreRead All About It! Queens Book Festival Comes To…QUEENS!
It may be one of the simple joys that are still alive and doing quite well in the digital age — books. This Sunday, August 7th, 2016 from 11am – 6pm will be the first ever Queens Book Festival at Kaufman Astoria Studios’ backlot. The festival is rightfully titled ‘A Borough Without Boarders’ as almost…
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