After she settles herself into her favorite chair, Margot Karp puts on her spectacles. The lenses, big and round, are rose-colored. Margot, elegant in a black dress, stockings and dress shoes, lips a subtle shade of...
Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides has made it official: he’s throwing his hat in the ring for Queens borough president. He formally declared his candidacy last week, and promised to make climate change, fairness and protecting the...
Astoria Character Day is here!! Join us on September 15th from 2-4pm at the Variety Boys and Girls club in LIC! Food will be provided by the delicious BareBurger and you can expect to see...
While summer means a break from learning for most children, some chose instead to spend their free months at Langston Hughes Library in Corona sharpening their STEM skills. From July 8 to August 15, roughly 40...
The sunlight, streaming into the studio like a spotlight, focuses its beam upon a bright red chair. Empty, it’s sitting next to a couple of lutes and an electric guitar. Into this eclectic still life walks...
The Tech Lab at Queensbridge is about to get a bit more innovative. Last week State Senator Michael Gianaris visited the library serving residents in the public housing project to announce $10,000 in funding to advance...
A pedestrian walking under the elevated N/W train lines in Astoria was nearly struck by a plastic flashlight that fell from the platform above. According to Councilman Costa Constantinides, the incident happened last Thursday around 8...
It’s time for a walk. In addition to a leash, Susan Joy Rippberger grabs a canvas travel case. She puts her little black dog inside it and heads out the door. Tiburcia, or Tibu for short,...
This morning, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas welcomed former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky to the Capitol in Albany for a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World Champion “Miracle Mets.” Shamsky was an integral part of...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is set to meet on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at St. George Episcopal Church (14-20 27th Avenue). On the agenda this month is parks and culture in Old Astoria....
Award winning estate planning and probate law in Astoria, NY starts here. Roman Aminov is the recipient of the AVVO perfect 10 award and his track record of success in the estate & elder law field is second to none. Learn more about Astoria Estate Planning.
