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Yoga Agora: Astoria’s Yoga Destination
A few years ago, Nick Velkov was in search of a job. His problem, though, was that he wanted a job that gave back to his home community of Astoria, and a job that he loved. His search led him to yoga, and in 2010 Yoga Agora was born. “I wanted to be part of a…
Read MoreIf You’ve Ever Wanted to Eat at Piccola Venezia, Now is the Time.
When you think of a luxurious restaurant in Astoria, most people’s first thought is Piccola Venezia. At one time or another, we’ve all been here for birthday dinners, graduation dinner, engagement parties, or to take our out of town guests somewhere to impress them. It’s an Astoria staple, and some residents have been coming here…
Read MoreNatalia Paruz: The Saw Lady
Natalia Paruz grew up as a dancer, and came to New York to train with the Martha Graham Dance Company. She taught dance, and was in dozens of productions and musicals. Then, one day after leaving Lincoln Center, her whole life changed. Natalia was hit by a car, and suffered permanent injuries to her upper…
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Frank Sinatra Film Festival!
This Tuesday and Thursday, the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts is having their fifth annual film festival! The two day festival is a showcase of students from the school who are focusing on film making, directing, producing and more. Tuesday will be a showcase of Freshman, Sophomore and Junior films, while Thursday is the senior…
Read MoreMillion Trees NYC Is Back In Astoria!
Million Trees NYC is a city-wide initiative that focuses on a shared goal: planting a million trees in New York City (pretty straight forward, right?) By planting one million trees, New York City can increase its urban forest—our most valuable environmental asset made up of street trees, park trees, and trees on public, private and…
Read MoreThe Taminent Regular Democratic Club Party!
Yesterday was the Taminent Regular Democratic Club’s Annual Women’s Division Card and Bonco Party, and we were honored to be invited to attend! The party was at Riccardo’s, and it was a great time for everyone. The room was filled with members of the women’s club and lots of special guests. Every year the club…
Read MoreUpdate: The Inspired Word Was PHENOMENAL.
A few days ago we told you guys Mike Geffner’s The Inspired Word was coming to Queens, and it was an amazing event. The venue is probably the most perfect place Mike could have chosen to bring The Inspired Word to. The performance space was separated by a black curtain, and I was blown away when I…
Read MoreKeeping Up with Councilman Costa Constantinides
We recently got the chance to interview the local councilman Costa Constantinides, and here’s what he had to say! What is your vision for Astoria? Astoria is an amazing place. My role as council member is to make the government work for every member of Astoria. I’m focusing on improving schools and moving trailers that…
Read MoreAstoria’s Very Own Block Party – Coming this Summer!
The Queens Council of the Arts is bringing a block party to Astoria! This will be an Astoria style block party with internationally known Queens based artists, musicians from Make Music New York, a BBQ throwdown from local restaurants and an evening film screening under the stars. This exciting event will kick off an eclectic…
Read MoreThe Inspired Word: Expanding the Art to Queens
This is Mike Geffner. For 33 years, Mike was a renowned journalist. Seriously renowned. As in he interviewed everyone from former President Nixon to Kareem Abdul Jabbar to Forest Whitaker to Derek Jeter. And he was voted the best sportswriter in ALL of New York City by the New York Press in 1990. And then he…
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