The Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association is hosting a few special guest speakers for its meeting tonight. At 7:30 p.m. tonight, the civic association will hear from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, followed by...
A Planet Fitness gym located at 30-33 Steinway Street is well on its way to receiving a 10-year extension. Last week, Community Board 1 voted unanimously (with one abstention) to approve a BSA application to extend...
Last night, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted a public workshop on Astoria’s bike network and the possibility of adding more protected bike lanes. The workshop took place at PS 166, and featured...
RIOULT Dance NY has a new leader at the helm. Last week, the dance company named announced Jane R. Penn as their new executive director. Her appointment coincided with the opening of the RIOULT Dance Center...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a new venue for this meeting: the Family Church, located at 26-13 18th Street. After networking and food, there...
Last week, local elected officials and Community Board 1 hosted a feedback session with MTA representatives on the bus network redesign plan. The event took place at the HANAC Harmony JVL Innovative Center. After a presentation...
Here’s your chance to meet soccer legend David Villa and learn more about Queensboro FC, the first professional soccer team in Queens. On Wednesday, February 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., Villa will host a fan...
The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club has endorsed Costa Constantinides for Queens borough president. Jim Owles is one of the city’s leading LBGTQ organizations. Established in 2004, the club is named for the late gay rights...
LIV, a modern, fast casual restaurant that offers salads, bowls, and toast, is launching their new brunch menu on Saturday, January 11th, and Astoria’s foodie community is excited. LIV is located at 31-86 37th St. in...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. Following networking and food (courtesy of Brooklyn Harvest Market and Costco) will be presentations. Department of Buildings Commissioner Melanie La Rocca, a...
After nine long, excruciating months, the Astoria Boulevard N/W station is finally back. The MTA has completed the first phase of a reconstruction project that involved demolishing and rebuild the station’s mezzanine. It now has more...
On Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., PS 17 is celebrating the opening of its new hydroponic science lab. Students and faculty of the Astoria school will be joined by Councilman Costa Constantinides, who funded the lab, the...
Kaufman Astoria Studios kicked off the holiday season on Friday night with a tree lighting ceremony. The Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments by students from nearby PS 166 and Our World Neighborhood Charter School. The...
Now that Borough President Melinda Katz has officially become the next Queens District Attorney, the race to fill the borough presidency spot is well underway. There are at least half a dozen contenders, including current and...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is scheduled to meet on December 10 at 7 p.m. at St. George Episcopal Church. On the agenda is an update from the Department of Sanitation. They’ll likely talk about the...
