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Comedy Astoria Is Bringing The Laughs Every Saturday At Bartolino’s!
Image courtesy of Gary Vider/Comedy Astoria. The comedy scene in New York is unlike any other. A quick search for your favorite comic, and chances are they’ve likely performed on one of the city’s stages. So, when COVID-19 forced comedy clubs throughout the city to close, the industry took a hit. Fortunately, some comics in…
Read MoreAstoria-based Filmmaker Fundraising for Short Film, Empire!
Image courtesy of Hartley Abdekalimi. Left to right: Isidore Elias, Ezra Barnes, Hartley Abdekalimi at Via Dei Greci. Coffee culture is an important part of New York society. And, the classic coffee cup has become an iconic image, synonymous with the city itself. Astoria-based director Hartley Abdekalimi drew inspiration from this New York staple, and…
Read MoreLooking To Buy A Space Shuttle Food Truck? Now Might Be Your Chance!
Image/EBay Looking to make a big change this year? Perhaps you might be interested in this space shuttle food truck for sale, based in Astoria! You likely have seen this interesting find around the neighborhood in recent months. Its owner has listed it for sale on EBay for $149,000 for those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria Highlighted By The Queens Memory Podcast
Image/Queens Memory Instagram Give Me Astoria was one small business selected to be part of the official Queens Memory Podcast! On episode 6, titled ‘Comeback’, the team behind Give Me Astoria spoke in detail about our efforts to give back to the essential and frontline workers via GoFundMe. The GoFundMe raised $25,000 with the help of…
Read MoreNew York Martial Arts Academy Invites Students To The Park For Jeet Kune Do
Photo/Jessica Militello Take a walk through Astoria Park this summer and you’ll see that for many local trainers and fitness facilities, the outdoor haven has become their new home. With the announcement that gyms are to remain closed after being removed from New York State’s Phase 4 reopening plan, some people have adapted to home…
Read MoreLIC Tonsorial: For The Modern Man
Image/LIC Tonsorial What happens when you combine the timeless charm of the old-school barbershop with modern elements? You get LIC Tonsorial. The barbershop, which opened in 2015, aims to provide each client with an experience to last them a lifetime, and to get away from the reality of everyday life if only for a short…
Read MoreFamily-owned Trestle Astoria continues to persevere in the face of COVID-19
Image via Trestle Astoria (@trestleastoria) Instagram. Family-owned Trestle Astoria is proud to be part of our community, especially at a time such as this. “People have really shown that they care about the community and the workers, and their neighborhood in general” says Jacqueline Kelly, General Manager of Trestle Astoria. Brother/sister duo Joey Brown (owner)…
Read MoreEnjoy a reading by children’s author Artie Bennett at the Astoria Bookshop!
Popular children’s author Artie Bennett is set to come to town this Thursday, February 27th at 11AM for a reading of his new children’s book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t! His newest release is an inspiring story about a racehorse who never manages to win a race throughout his long…
Read MoreEnjoy ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center!
Any theater lovers reading this? On Saturday February 29th, the Dionysos Theatrical Group will perform ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ by Sophocles at the Hellenic Cultural Center. The performance is a special one-time event, and will feature cast members from around the world. The play is a classic Ancient Greek tragedy which chronicles the life of tyrant King…
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