Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
There’s a new community space coming to Astoria!
As a neighborhood, Astoria is one of the few places left in New York City that really focuses on the idea of community and community building. It’s one of the reasons we love to live here – there’s a genuine sense of camaraderie. Lately, we’ve been seeing more and more community spaces popping up, and…
Read MoreSponsor a local art space and have your name immortalized!
Local Project is an arts space located in L.I.C, dedicated to offering year-round exhibitions, arts mentoring, classes, co-working space, art residencies and bilingual programming, while building bridges with other institutions. The group was founded in 2003, and they aim to unite artists, while simultaneously creating emotion-evoking art. L.I.C and Astoria, as we all know, are quickly…
Read MoreFour games? No problem.
We’ve got FOUR games going on today – Costa Rica vs. England and Italy vs. Uruguay at 12 p.m, and Greece vs. Ivory Coast and Japan vs. Colombia at 4:00 p.m. There’s no doubt these are all going to be phenomenal games, and it’s really anyone’s game because the World Cup as been full of surprises of…
Read MoreA New Building is Coming to 31st
Among a block of apartment buildings, 23-06 was one of the only unusual car garages that remained. The space is just a few blocks from the waterfront, so it’s a pretty prime spot for residential buildings. The Department of Buildings just issued a work permit for the space, and it looks like it’s going to be…
Read MoreThe Astoria Flea is Here to Stay! …For a Little Longer.
If you haven’t checked out the Astoria Flea, it’s been going on every Sunday since May 4th. It was supposed to end after eight weekends, but after being met with hugely awesome reviews and giant crowds, it’s been extended! The flea will now run through Labor Day – so you’ve got the entire summer to go visit!…
Read MoreCHEERING FOR THE USA!
Tonight, we’re going to Grand Cafe to cheer for the USA! We’ll be indulging in their expansive menu while we watch the game on their TV screens. Grand has juicy burgers that we plan to order tonight, and sweet potato fries that always hit the spot. Grand Cafe always has great music going on weekend…
Read MoreAre You Giving Your Pet the Best?
Give Me Astoria readers, let me tell you about my favorite person in the world. Well. Not exactly a person. This is Lola, or Loloo, or Lola Bunny…or Pepito. Not sure where that last one came from. As a pet owner, I’m always searching for new ways to keep my cat healthy, happy, and in…
Read MoreAstoria Cove Plans Denied!
Last week, we told you guys about the meeting held to discuss the Astoria Cove project – a new residential complex that was looking to take up home along the Hallet’s Cove waterfront. After another meeting the plans have officially been nixed – there will be no residential complex erected anytime soon. One of the…
Read MorePop Bar is Almost Ready to Open!
12-21 Astoria Boulevard is kind of like that friend we all grew up with – the one that hat went through constant stages of reinvention. You know, the one who declared “THIS IS THE REAL ME,” with each new change. But it’s cool – change is good. What was once Hell Gate Social, and then…
Read MoreStreet Festival Fun this Weekend!
Summer officially starts tomorrow, which means street festivals are in full swing! This weekend is the 45th annual St. Antonio Abate Street Festival, and it’s going on all weekend until Sunday. The festival is down Ditmars, from 35th to 38th street, and each block is chock full of food, vendors, and fun. It’s going on every…
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