Monthly Archive: September 2014
As new shelters for homeless individuals around the city are causing uproar among their communities, Reality House in Astoria is strengthening its community ties. Along with Urban Upbound, which was formed out of the East River...
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. The Fall 2014 season of Seniors Fitness programs will begin the week of September 22, 2014, and will offer...
Starting Friday, Astoria Restaurant Week will launch to celebrate the neighborhood’s eateries and food culture with dozens of restaurants offering specials and prix fixe menus. The event is being hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, partnered...
This weekend, head to Astoria Park (21 Hoyt Ave. North) for Next Steps, a 5k walk/run for autism hosted by Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC). Registration tables will open at 8:30 a.m. this Saturday,...
Congressman Joe Crowley added his voice to the organized voices of parents at PS85Q in Astoria on Monday when he announced legislation to require soundproofing of schools impacted by urban noise. “As another school year begins,...
Residents of Astoria can get excited about adding a little spice to their life come Sept. 16 with the grand opening of Tacuba, a new Mexican restaurant on 36th St. Chef and owner Julian Medina and...
Children all over the City headed back to school last week, including the students of Astoria’s P.S. 234. City Comptroller Scott Stringer stopped by the school at the end of the day to visit with parents...
The National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF) announced Francesca Mosomillo of Astoria, Queens as a recipient of the NLEAFCF Scholarship. Francesca received the scholarship in recognition of her exceptional leadership, community service and scholastic...
If you’re not falling asleep at work due to MDW activities, check out The LOT LIC Music & Film series, taking place at 43-29 Crescent St, in Long Island City. The LOT LIC Music & Film series events...