It’s Off The Hook!

Spring is in the air, and so is the intoxicating scent of grilled oysters, delicious lobster and addictively mouthwatering clam chowder.  And as we follow our noses with a smile from ear to ear, we run straight into this Astoria ruby just waiting eagerly with doors wide open.  Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill…

Read More

Another New Development Coming To Astoria

Plans were recently filed with the Department of Buildings by developer George Elliott, in regards to the new project slated for 30-70 38th Street.  If you drive past right now, you will be able to see two houses which sit almost side by side. If everything goes to plan, they will be demolished, and a…

Read More

Aloha NYC, Hawaiian Themed Restaurant To Open On Astoria Blvd.

Aloha, it is a Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye and in this reference, we are saying “Hello!”, not from the other side but to Aloha NYC, a new Hawaiian-themed restaurant, bar, and lounge slated to open for Summer 2016. Opening in the Summer and the atmosphere of Aloha NYC will be perfect as it…

Read More

Greenbay Opening On 30th Avenue

queens gazzette

Well, we all know and love Greenbay on Broadway. The market offers everything from organic, fresh fruit and veg, to a fantastic and delicious buffet with all the trimmings. It’s become quite the must for any Astorian in the mood for great products, so it was no surprise when it opened another location right opposite of…

Read More

RAW Natural Born Artists Coming To Astoria

RAW artists is an indie arts organization that features artists in the fields of visual arts, photography, film, accessory design, performance arts, hair and make up arts, music, and fashion design. Each of the multi-faceted events take one night and feature 50+ local artists and creatives collaborating together to share their crafts. Come see live…

Read More

Street Festival Today!

31st Street Festival Sun April 10th, 2016 (All day) April 10th  – Come visit the annual Kiwanis of Astoria Street Festival on 31st Street between Ditmars Blvd and 21st Avenue. There will be a wide assortment of vendors, merchants, food, rides & games and you and the kids will even be able to take a home…

Read More

Video Released Of Hit And Run

On Wednesday night, a 45 year old man was in the middle of 21st Street, when a dark sedan driving southbound on 21st struck the man only minutes before 11PM, according to NYPD.  The man, who was found with severe trauma to his body, was rushed to Elmhurst General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  A…

Read More

It’s Origami Time, Tonight!

Welcome to the wonderfully artistic and symmetrical world of origami. From ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper", it is the art of paper folding, often associated with Japanese culture.  Best known for making Pop – Up comic books, Sam Ita was asked by emerging Italian publisher, Nui Nui, to create a series of origami books, beginning with paper planes.After much…

Read More

Fatal Hit And Run Wednesday Night

On Wednesday night, a 45 year old man was in the middle of 21st Street, when a dark sedan driving southbound on 21st struck the man only minutes before 11PM, according to NYPD.  The man, who was found with severe trauma to his body, was rushed to Elmhurst General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. …

Read More

New Boutique Condo Is Coming

Seems like the skyline in Astoria doesn't seem to be staying still lately. And now, here's another addition. A new boutique condo building will be 'gracing' Astoria's Welling Court.  Here's what we're looking at for the six story building: – 19,475 Square Feet – East River views – Glass balconies – Brown Brick – 27 apartments…

Read More