Last month, the wildly popular cookie bakery, Chip NYC, teamed up with the Variety Boys & Girls Club’s Young Professionals Board to raise $10,000 for the Astoria based Boys & Girls Club. Chip NYC set up...
Earlier this week, the New York City Council recognized Greek Independence Day in the Council Chambers. Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides, the first Greek-Cypriot-American elected to office in NYC, honored Dr. Florentia Christodoulidou, a respected physician based...
On Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can schedule for free tax prep at CIANA, an immigration/integration services organization based in Astoria. The only requirement is that you make $54,000 or less...
Calling all wine lovers! Brothers Taverna at 23-01 Steinway Street is having a Sangria Night! This Wednesday, 3/13 at 6 pm guests can buy a glass of sangria for just $4. Pitchers are selling for $25....
Astoria residents should keep this in mind. Late last month, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas moved her district office to 24-08 32nd Street, Suite 1002A. The office is just down the block from Neptune Diner and Hoyt Playground,...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is hosting its monthly meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. As usual, the meeting will take place inside St. George Episcopal Church, located at 14-20 27th Avenue. The entrance is...
Since 1922, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty has grown and evolved into one of the region’s preeminent real estate brokerage firms. Now, the real estate company is calling Astoria it’s home. This new office, led by...
The long-awaited Astoria apartment towers better known as 10 Halletts Point will be available this month, well the first project that is. The first project delivers 404 rentals spread across the two towers facing Manhatten. While...
On Sunday afternoon the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition is hosting a multi-cultural celebration at the RIOULT Dance Center on the Astoria/Long Island City border. The new dance center, which opened last October, is located at...
For many in the anti-Amazon camp, HQ2’s cancellation was terrific news. But for those who supported the Amazon deal and the 25,000 jobs it was set to bring, the news was heartbreaking. The Old Astoria Neighborhood...
On Monday morning, the City Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection will be discussing how the “Astoria Borealis” occurred at the end of last year. As we all saw on December 27, a blown transformer at the...
Hey lovebirds! Looking for a romantic destination to spend with your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Well, Brothers Taverna has a special that will make your heart skip a beat! This Steinway favorite is offering a Valentine’s...
With the race for public advocate in full swing, 10 candidates dropped by the Omonia Cretan’s Association in Astoria for a forum on Wednesday night. The forum was co-hosted by the Taminent Democratic Club, the Powhatan...
As N/W train riders in Astoria know well, the MTA has been renovating train stations in the last few years. 30th Avenue, Broadway, 36th Avenue and 39th Avenue have all either been remade, or being renovated...
Brothers Taverna is home to Mediterranean style food, great service, and an enjoyable atmosphere. Stepping inside, you’ll see five rotisserie spits slow roasting all your favorite gyro meats. With food this good, Brothers Taverna is going to...
