Astoria Snowy Times in Astoria Park by Meg Cotner We got a nice, modest amount of snow today, which made Astoria Park look so pretty. Here are some wintry shots from earlier today.
Astoria Holiday Markets 2013 in Astoria, LIC, and Sunnyside by Meg Cotner 2013’s crop of holiday markets including local artisans and local food in Astoria, LIC, and Sunnyside.
Long Island City RIP 5 Pointz, Whitewashed This Morning by Meg Cotner 5 Pointz, the Institute for Higher Burning, the Phun Phactory in LIC, was whitewashed this morning.
Astoria Long Island City Monday Linkage – Astoria Cove, Thanksgiving, Vallone’s Tires Slashed, and More by Meg Cotner This edition of Monday Linkage features Astoria Cove, brownie and cake pop sale from Chocolate Swirl, photographer Jean-Marie Guyaux, Thanksgiving in Astoria/LIC, low-income housing for seniors, Vallone’s tires smashed, and The Cliffs in LIC.
Astoria Long Island City Thanksgiving 2013 in Astoria by Meg Cotner Thanksgiving is right around the corner, gobble gobble! Here are some of the places in Astoria and LIC where you can celebrate locally. Veslo is throwing a big pre-Thanksgiving party on Wednesday (…)
Sanitation and Sustainability – an Event in Memory of Frank Justich by Meg Cotner Do you remember Frank Justich? He was a much beloved NYC Sanitation worker that tragically died on January 26, 2010. He made such an impact on his community, the southwest corner (…)
Astoria Astoria Rumors and News, Time Change Edition by Meg Cotner Astoria rumors and news includes Bud’s Ale House closing with drama, potential Thai in the old D&F Deli space, Adega Wine & Spirits, new burgers on 31st Ave, construction at Black Rock Bar, and the coming opening of Republic.
Astoria A Few Halloween Scenes in Astoria by Meg Cotner The other night while walking over and back to/from the Hell Gate Horror (which was an AWESOME haunted house, geared towards kids), I came across a few houses that had (…)
Astoria Long Island City Halloween 2013 In Astoria by Meg Cotner Halloween brings parties, festivals, parades, a walking tour and more to Astoria and Long Island City in 2013.
Astoria New York Dog House Opening Soon in Astoria by Meg Cotner The New York Dog House, which is slated to open in September 2013, will offer hot dogs, sausages, and drinks at their restaurant on 30th Avenue in Astoria.
Astoria Orange Is The New Black in Astoria by Meg Cotner So, have you watched the inaugural season of Orange Is The New Black, a series based on the memoir of Piper Kerman about life in a women’s prison upstate? I (…)
Monday Linkage – Mario Lalicata Arrested, Borough President Race, Big Alice Brewing and More by Meg Cotner Local scumbag, faux landlord, and former CB1 member Mario Lalicata finally arrested for bilking numerous potential renters out of their hard earned cash [NYDN] A nice profile on Big Alice (…)
Astoria More on the Buffalo Exchange Opening on Ditmars in Astoria by Meg Cotner More information on what the coming Buffalo Exchange will bring to Astoria via its Ditmars Blvd store, the fifth in NYC.
Astoria Arepas Grill Opens in Astoria by Meg Cotner Arepas Grill, sibling to Arepas Cafe, opened up in July 2013 in the shopping center next to the Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens.
Astoria An Evening With the Astoria Whiskey Society by Meg Cotner We spent an evening tasting Hudson whiskey and bourbon, and eating barbecue with the Astoria Whiskey Society.