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Home invasion on the rise in Astoria

Our City Council Member's office notified us that several burglaries have been reported in Astoria over the last couple of weeks. In February, 50 burglaries were reported in Astoria--mostly apartments where the perps climbed in through fire escapes.

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Added by Ran Craycraft on March 12, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Serious Eats gives Sal, Kris, & Charlie the spotlight

Our favorite sandwich shop in ~~Astoria~~ the world, Sal, Kris, & Charlie's got the spotlight today in Serious Eats. Must eat Bomb now.

Here's a clip:

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Added by Ran Craycraft on March 11, 2010 at 12:02pm — 1 Comment

Did You Get This Census Document Lookalike?

Did you get one of these in the mail in the last several months? Want a better look at it?

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Added by Samuel Rubenfeld on March 10, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Novel set in Astoria gets Amazon's pick of the month

Columbia professor and former Astoria resident, Sam Lipsyte, recently published a novel entitled The Ask--a tale of a middle aged slacker trying to pull his life back together. Amazon.com recently named it among the "Best Books of the Month, March 2010". Also, Flavorpill recently caught up with Lipsyte for… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on March 10, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Are you Tough enough for the Tough Mudder?

Are you tough enough for the Tough Mudder?

The Tough Mudder series is being launched because there is not a race in America that tests toughness, fitness, strength, stamina, and mental grit all in one place and all in one day. Sure, there are a few races that will test these things – for thousands of dollars and a week of your life. But in one day in one locat… Continue

Added by Paul @ CFQ on March 10, 2010 at 3:08pm — No Comments

CrossFit Queens | April Foundations registration is open!

WLA,

Our March Foundations program sold out fast! But never fear, April registration is here. Dates for April Foundations are: 4/6, 4/8, 4/13, 4/15, 4/20, 4,22, 4/27, 4/29

Send us an email today and come see what you've been missing your whole life.

You're never too young, or old, to get started.

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Added by Paul @ CFQ on March 8, 2010 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Dinner with the Golden Girls: Vesta Trattoria

I have lived or worked in four of the boroughs, and dined extensively in all five. To anyone who claims that non-Manhattan-dwellers are missing out on the city's best cuisine, I say that you most likely haven't ventured from the island. You see, we Astorians are prone to visit Manhattan for both work and recreation on a regular basis. But unless you live in Astoria and truly explore its gems, you probably haven't discovered some of the well-kept secrets that we already know.

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Added by Bradley Hawks on March 8, 2010 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

Gettin' pickled at Sweet Afton

There are some strange phobias in the world. I mean, really far out weird ones... Sure, you've heard of the common fears, such as heights, darkness, flying, creepy crawlies, storms, water, and public speaking. Have you heard of Arachibutyrophobia… Continue

Added by Bradley Hawks on March 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Doughnut Bacon Cheeseburger at Crave Shack on Steinway...

If upon reading this post title you experienced mild arrhythmia and rubbed your eyes, no, you didn't misread. It does say doughnut bacon cheeseburger. And you can order it, for real, at Crave Shack.

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Added by Bradley Hawks on March 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (3/5/10)

The cold weather is finally breaking, only a few black piles of snow remain, and a 50° weekend is in the forecast. We have a great line-up of events that will keep you in Queens with a smile on your face and a wallet full of cash. We've marked down our I ♥ Astoria t-shirts for the weekend--get yours now while supplies last. Also this weekend, we've added a new promo code that will save you $10 of… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on March 5, 2010 at 3:01pm — 4 Comments

How to create the look of high cheekbones

First step is to suck in your cheeks making a "fishy face", then dust highlighter or a light loose powder just above the hollow of the cheeks all the way to the hair line.

Secound step is to maintain cheeks sucked in and brush a bronzer or da

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Added by Angela on March 5, 2010 at 12:02am — No Comments

Get Your Fatty's On

Image via fattyscafenyc.com

Yesterday, after a little convincing, I helped a friend and his wife move from Manhattan into the Ditmars area of Astoria. They helped my girlfriend and I move just a month ago and afte

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Added by Evan LeRoy on March 4, 2010 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

City settles lawsuit over Mayor of Astoria's alleged sexual harassment

Former district manager of Community Board 1, George Delis, has often been referred to as "The Mayor of Astoria"

The City has settled a federal lawsuit filed by… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on March 4, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Lamb's Head at Uncle George's

Lambs are so cute, you could just eat their faces off! And you can do that literally at Uncle George's in Astoria. Read about the Navigeaters experience gnawing the lamb noggin (including eyeballs, brain, and tongue) here.

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Added by Navigeaters on March 4, 2010 at 10:01am — 1 Comment

Doing Drugstore Boots No7 Soft and Sheer Tinted Moisturizer

Doing Drugstore: Boots No7 Soft and Sheer Tinted Moisturizer

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Added by Angela on March 2, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Vendors wanted for WLA4K + Bday

Interested in displaying your handmade jewelry, organic soaps, or photography at our upcoming bash? We'll have booths available to local artists and designers at very affordable prices. If interested, please contact us.
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Added by Ran Craycraft on March 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Volunteers needed for upcoming WLA4K + Bday party

If you've been to our parties before, you know they're the biggest and best around. This time, we're going to outdo ourselves.

We have a gigantic night planned for Thursday, 4/8 (or possibly Saturday, 4/10), but need your help to make it happen. If you're interested in lending a h… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on March 2, 2010 at 3:30pm — 12 Comments

SPEAK UP!

Introducing a new feature on WLA called "Speak Up". The concept is a weekly open forum for people of Astoria to discuss issues important to them in the thread below--whether personal or political, now you can Speak Up, Astoria! What's on your mind today?
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Added by Ran Craycraft on March 2, 2010 at 8:23am — 6 Comments

Classics done right at Stove

Photography by Evan LeRoy

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Added by Evan LeRoy on February 28, 2010 at 8:30pm — 6 Comments

Il Bambino provides shelter from the storm

Photograph courtesy ilbambinonyc.com

I’m from Texas originally so, needless to say, I’m not quite used to all this white stuff falling from the sky. Last month just happened to be the snowiest

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Added by Evan LeRoy on February 28, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment