"I don't like all the new building going up. I think that blog is overdoing it, in way they are making fun or anything they don't like, and showing people's addresses. "
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Ran Craycraft
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FBI, K-9 unit, and tons of news. What's going on?!
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- Neighborhood:
- 30th Ave
- Originally from:
- Stout, OH
- Tell us a little bit about yourself (Required for profile verification):
- WLA was created in 2008 as a way for Astorians to explore our great neighborhood together.
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- Founder of WLA
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Ran Craycraft's Blog
"Tacky Metal Balconies and Horrid Vinyl Siding..."
"...is no historic Brooklyn Brownstone."
The real estate blog, Curbed just posted a piece about an Astoria apartment for sale that "is not ugly"--taking a jab at the local tongue-in-cheek Tumblr, Astoria Ugly. The pen may have been a bit sharp in describing the…
ContinuePosted on June 5, 2013 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments
Playground Gun Dad Arrested
Earlier this week, we reported on a toy gun-toting-tot that scared the bejeezus out of some local parents. The Gothamist reports that the man has been arrested.
The man apparently bought the realistic-looking toy gun in Poland and fired it toward a tree on the playground before handing it over to…
ContinuePosted on May 10, 2013 at 2:31pm — 2 Comments
Calling All Artists: Submit Ideas to be Considered for the 6th Annual Queens International
It's the LAST WEEKEND to apply for Queens International 2013! Calling all artists, practitioners, designers, thinkers: SUBMIT or PROPOSE work, a workshop, catalogue/exhibition design, and/or other programming by midnight Sunday, May 12: …
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Comment Wall (305 comments)
- At 4:43pm on July 19, 2012,
Lucy Fleming said… - Probably just for a visit at the moment-I hope I see you this time!
- At 11:57am on July 19, 2012, Lucy Fleming said…
- No, not til next year :(
- At 2:31pm on May 15, 2012,
Dov Winkleman said… yes! i am a good friend of tim-day's. i actually went out and visited him in cali a few months ago. he had told me that you ran this site, and since i just moved to astoria a month ago, its great to finally (digitally) meet you.
- At 8:29am on January 27, 2012,
Alexander Todorov said… Hello
- At 11:11am on December 7, 2011,
Kathleen Woestehoff said… Thanks, Ran. Will do. We never mind new members. :)
- At 2:14pm on October 21, 2011,
Anna Romagnoli said… - We are trying to get the doors open with in the next two weeks. Waiting on inspections, etc, but we're gearing up. I will post Grand Opening info as soon as I have a firm date.....
- At 12:06am on October 4, 2011,
Richard Calvache said… - Thanks for the shout out and the compliment! Much appreciated!
- At 12:19am on September 15, 2011,
Mark P said… - Hey, a friend and I are trying to get an Astoria game watch this saturday for the Miami-OSU game at the Irish Rover. All are welcome
- At 11:16am on July 21, 2011,
A. Bronn said… - New to this blog and website. On the blog regarding the bike groper I made a comment, but now a blank space shows up with my picture at the end of all the comments. What this about and how do I get rid of an empty blog?
- At 11:14am on July 21, 2011, A. Bronn said…
Ran, I joined whyleaveastoria.com yesterday and posted a comment on the blog about the bike groper. It was posted o.k. but now my photo shows up in a blank comment every time I log on. How do I get rid of the blank comment???
A. Bronn
- At 10:16am on March 2, 2011,
Kenzie said… - hi is this ran?
i noticed glitches when trying to use the site with firefox...is there a recommended browser?
all the best, mackenzie
- At 11:21pm on February 26, 2011,
Stacy said… - Hey Ran, had lots of fun at WLA6K! Just uploaded some photos from the night. Looking forward to what's in the future for WLA. Nice to meet you and thanks for organizing!
- At 11:31am on February 24, 2011,
Will said… - Thanks. Come check out Astoria talks sports page.
- At 11:41pm on February 17, 2011,
Caroline T said… - OOooo wow Thanks! :)
- At 7:43am on February 3, 2011,
Tina Spades said… - haha or well on my way!? love the impromptu stuff. hope to meet ya one day-ive already heard stories... ;-)
- At 3:05pm on January 4, 2011,
Chad Marra said… - haha thanks - as did mine...just in time for NYE (and it needed a hacking for sure)
- At 3:45pm on December 7, 2010,
Jeff Leibowitz, DDS said… - Gosh. Does this mean I'm friends with the head honcho?
- At 3:57pm on November 30, 2010,
Kristine Majestic said… - That would be correct. I am in a "no alcohol" bet until Sunday...no alcohol...no streaking.
- At 4:20pm on November 17, 2010,
Denise said… - Not yet, but I was thinking of checking out either the trivia night or the rockband events tonight.
- At 3:49pm on October 22, 2010,
Phuong Tong said… - It's been great. Thanks for asking
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