A Ballerina In Astoria Sends Chills With Astoria Blvd Performance

We have few words to describe this beautiful performance by Ballerina Xin Ying for the Ballerina Project. The project was inspired by New York City as a magnet for creativity. Each of the performances are a collaborative work of dance, fashion design and photography, according to the website. The Ballerina Projet was created by Dane…

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NYC Ferry Astoria Route Kicks Off Today!

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This morning, after years of advocacy and planning with the neighborhood and community leaders, the NYC Ferry’s Astoria route began running. The ferry is set to expand public transit options for most Western Astoria residents. It will also help in revitalizing the Hallets Peninsula in a more sustainable way, according to a post from Councilman…

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“Actsiders” The Podcast That Looks At Immigrant Actors

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A native from France, who moved to Astoria three years ago to pursue an acting career in New York City, has started her own podcast. Focusing on immigrant actors who are trying to break through in the industry. Ingrid Raison is an ambitious actress from Paris, who moved to Astoria three years ago, enrolling in…

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Fentanyl Laced Heroin Leads To Overdoses, Astoria Man Arrested

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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,…

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No Trains, Shop Local!

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With the trains out on weekends this summer for upgrades, businesses are finding ways to keep Astorians local by offering them discounts all around. A small group of independent retail shops across Astoria have joined forces for this years summer promotion. Their goal, to keep Astorians shopping local while the trains are out this summer.…

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Make Way For Chip!

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Well Astoria is fast becoming the land of opportunity when it comes to food. With every store that closes it seems like another five take its place. Now we are getting a cookies and coffee specialty when Chip opens its doors, and we can’t wait for this one! From what we know, Chip is going…

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Astoria Park’s New Look

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It’s been months of back and forth among the Astoria community and Parks Department over the first phase of improvements to Astoria Park. The way to spend $30 million for upgrades received a lot of opinions from new and old Astorians alike. The money was put forward as part of the city’s Anchor Parks initiative…

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Astoria Resident Helping Homeless Women City Wide

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Heart of gold Astoria resident Michael Zezima has been aiding homeless women across the city since October, delivering care packages full of supplies. The idea first came to him about a year ago, according to an interview Zezima had with QNS. However it only came to fruition after Michael encountered a homeless woman and gave…

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This Friday, Astoria Community Stands Together On Steinway Against Muslim Ban

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As the world watches with jaws dropped and eyes wide open at what has been going on in America these past few weeks, there are millions both abroad and at home that are standing in solidarity and joining hands as one. It is no surprise that in Astoria, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New…

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