Samsung Galaxy Commercial Features Astoria Park/Pool

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Looks like everybody just can’t get enough of Astoria. The neighborhood has been featured in films, TV spots, music videos and now Commercials; and more specifically, a Samsung commercial. The new Samsung Galaxy commercial titled, “Samsung Galaxy: A Perfect Day” features a group of kids making their way through New York City, from Brooklyn, across…

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Warnings Issued For Hurricane Hermine, Beach Goers Beware

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Strap on for some bumpy weather as Hurricane Hermine might be making her way to New York City with tropical conditions set to last for several days to come, stated the National Weather Service.  Chances are we’ll see some rain and winds pick up late weekend and early next week, however here’s the scoop. Florida…

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The ‘Donutccino’ Takes Over NYC

We live in a world of hybrids. No longer satisfied with the singular version of something, we simply put two things together and enjoy. The cronut for example has been just that kind of hybrid that will that food lovers to another level. But now, we think we've found a level even the Cronut inventor…

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Astoria Makes List Most Astorians Would Like To Keep Off!

The word has been whispered, shouted and thrown from one side to the other, and now it's been quantified, measured and concluded. Gentrification in all its unwelcome glory has weighed in on Astoria, and found us in the top 15 gentrifying neighborhoods in New York City, according to a new study.  The study comes from the…

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