Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
La Flor Vieja is now open!
Looking for authentic Mexican food near 31st Avenue? Do you also happen to love El Rey Del Taco? Good news: La Flor Vieja is now open for business! Located at 32-03 31st Avenue, La Flor Vieja officially opened its doors earlier this month. Better news? The restaurant also happens to be legendary Astoria food truck…
Read MoreAstoria-based filmmaker set to tell most personal story yet with short film, ‘February’
“The most creative is the most personal”. The aforementioned quote by the legendary Martin Scorsese has come up frequently following the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony. Astoria native Petros Georgiadis is embracing this philosophy within his own work. The Astoria-based writer/director is set to release ‘February’ later this year, a short film based on a pivotal…
Read MoreEnjoy a Galentine’s Day celebration in Astoria!
What better way to celebrate female friendship than with great films, good laughs, and awesome company? This Saturday, the Kaufman Arts District along with Astoria Film Festival presents its Galentine’s Day Film Festival for all to enjoy. Held at the Zukor Theater, the event features multiple short film and web series screenings, as well as…
Read MoreCelebrate a different kind of Valentine’s Day at Katch!
‘Single and ready to mingle’? Hate that phrase? Katch Astoria may have an interesting offer for you this upcoming Valentine’s Day: the ‘Anti V-Day Mixer’. On Friday, February 14th, Katch Astoria will be hosting the event for singles from 6:30-10:30PM. The Anti V-Day mixer will feature complimentary appetizers, drink specials, and fun icebreakers for all…
Read MoreSave the date: the Astoria Multicultural Celebration!
Astoria is known throughout New York City as one of the more diverse neighborhoods. From restaurants to cultural centers and film screenings: Astoria has something for almost everyone. To celebrate Astoria’s diversity, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will be hosting its annual multicultural celebration on Sunday, February 16th! Held at the Rioult Dance Center,…
Read MoreThe Rowan opens first-of-its-kind sales gallery to the public
The Rowan, one of Astoria’s newest luxury condominium developments, has officially launched its sales gallery for public viewing. The Rowan has been very successful thus far, with the first set of homes being completely sold out in presale. The first-of-its-kind gallery, which gives buyers the opportunity to preview a 3D model of the building, enables…
Read MoreThe Charlie is now leasing luxury apartments in Astoria!
Looking for some new digs? The Charlie is now ready and waiting to lease 13 luxury-style apartments to those looking to live in Astoria, with a move-in date of as early as February 1st. Located on Steinway Street & Ditmars Boulevard, the building’s features include a roof deck, outdoor private parking (for an extra $250…
Read MoreMeet Astoria’s triple threat: The Levesque Triplets
Models, actresses, influencers, but above all: sisters. This is the main takeaway I get upon initially meeting with Andrea, Arianna and Athena Levesque. For approximately two years, the Astoria-based Levesque sisters have cemented their position in the fashion & entertainment world. And for some, it may be easy to let fame and success get to…
Read MoreFentanyl Laced Heroin Leads To Overdoses, Astoria Man Arrested
An Astoria man (45 years old) has been arrested for possessing and selling heroin which was laced with Fentanyl and which led to two non-fatal overdoses in Queens. Bernard Lewis, with help form a Corona man who was also recently arrested, were selling the drug around the borough while stashing the supply in his home,…
Read MoreSteinway Street To Become Pedestrian Friendly
An announcement from Mayor Bill de Blasio at the P.S 70 town hall meeting on Wednesday stated that the popular street will be getting a redesign to make it more pedestrian friendly. According to the Department of Transportation, reviews of the street have begun, with a focus on potential safety upgrades on the blocks between 28th…
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