Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Shorefest!
The next three Sundays are filled with Astoria Park fun! Since the above image is just a biiiiit hard to read, here’s the info: August 3rd- We Like to Move It! Stretch, bend, mov and learn during free classes along the boulevard. Enjoy physical fitness activities, games and plent of fun for all ages with the Manhattan…
Read MoreThe Westway Debate: A Symptom of NYC’s Homeless Crisis
I had just had been up to check the Steinway Mansion when I saw the flyer in a local shop window broadcasting the community meeting about Westway that week. I asked one of the shopkeepers what it was about. “Oh, they are trying to turn the Westway Motor Inn into a homeless shelter again and…
Read MoreYEE-HAW! Mounted Police are Coming Back to Astoria!
It looks like Astoria is seeing a resurgence in mounted police officers! It’s an interesting sight to see – amid the cars and construction noise, you see officers on giant, gorgeous, galloping creatures. While this is interesting…we can’t help but wonder where exactly it is that the horses….take care of business. And would these officers…
Read MoreSUV Crash Kills 1, Injures 5
There was a deadly car crash on 35th Avenue and 21st Street yesterday. The driver, Anthony Boyd, was just 45, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital. The cause of the car crash was Boyd suffering from a fatal heart attack while at the wheel, which caused the car to to jump the curb…
Read MoreHaircuts for Men?
Astoria has its fair share of hair salons, but today we’re thinking about men’s haircuts. To us ladies, it would seem guys haircuts are straight forward – after all, don’t you just pick a number from the chart and sit back and relax? Apparently, it’s not so simple – and it turns out the men…
Read MoreWhat We’re Watching: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes signaled the reboot of the original Planet of the Apes series. The bar was set high, as Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a success in regards to box office profit and critical reception; however, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 2014’s sequel,…
Read MoreHuge Apartment Building Fire in Astoria
There was a huge fire blazing today in Astoria, at an apartment building located on Crescent and 31st Avenue. Red Cross volunteers were almost immediately on the scene, as well as FDNY trucks. The surrounding streets were completely blocked off. We’ll keep you updated as we find out more news, including the cause of the…
Read MoreBrik Bar Opens Its Doors!
Brik Bar Lounge and Kitchen recently opened its doors in Astoria – bringing an edge to Astoria’s burgeoning club scene – and it seems to be a welcome addition. Since opening, the lounge has seen packed nights nearly every day of opening, and if lounges are your thing, then we think Brik is a cool…
Read MoreAstoria’s Unwanted Guests!
Anyone who has lived in Astoria for at least one summer knows: LaGuli has the best Italian ices, To get to Astoria Pool early before all the bridge people get there, And uninvited guests will inevitably show up in your home; and I’m not taking about your college buddy or an ex that needs a…
Read MoreSatisfying our Thai Craving at Pye Boat Noodle!
We recently found ourselves craving Thai food, and quickly asked around for some recommendations. We’ve been hearing a lot about Pye Boat Noodle lately, and decided to check it out. Now, here’s the thing. A lot of the time, Thai food tastes pretty…similar. As in, we can’t really tell the difference between red curry and…
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