February 2010 Blog Posts (29)

This Weekend in Astoria (2/12/10)

Does it get any better than this--a sunny, but snow-covered, long weekend, with food, drink, and entertainment specials on every block? We're following suit by giving you $10 off WLA Cards this weekend using the promo code vday.…

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Added by Ran Craycraft on February 12, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Astoria Park Snow Drinkin

come join a crew of kids drinkin in the snow at astoria park

Added by Jon Shut on February 10, 2010 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Choreographer needs a Composer!

Calling all music makers!!

I am choreographing a piece for a very exciting performance project that will take place this summer and I am looking for a composer to collaborate with.

I need a song made for a specific section of my piece using different sounds from NYC (cars, sirens, horns, people talking, the subway, ect...) and using beats and melodies to make an awesome unique track that I can create dance to.

If…

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Added by Carolyn Schmidt on February 9, 2010 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Red Basil gets my vote for Best Thai in Astoria

Photograph: Evan LeRoy

I took this picture earlier today and saw that there was a new taqueria open next door and they were selling tacos al pastor for $1! I have to go back...

I’ve had bad luck with Thai food in Astoria. Thai Pavillion on 30th was the first…

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Added by Evan LeRoy on February 9, 2010 at 4:30pm — 11 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (2/5/10)

We had a big week at WLA finally getting in our 2010 WLA Cards and opening up our online order form. We've been swamped with orders, so if you'd like to pick up your card this weekend, please send us a note and we'll send further instructions. Also, if you're on Twitter, add us for the up-to-the-second updates on Astoria's goings-on.

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Added by Ran Craycraft on February 5, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Unreported muggings in Hunter's Point

Our neighbors over at liQcity have been notified by residents that muggings are on the rise along Vernon Boulevard.

From liQcity:

* A woman was mugged on Friday evening around 11pm at 47th Rd & Vernon Blvd. She was struck from behind and robbed of her possessions, including her coat. She was also… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on February 4, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Idiots invade Astoria!

As you know, the Iditarod is a well known dog sled race held each year in Nome, Alaska.

For the seventh consecutive year, throngs of idiots around the country paid homage last weekend by taming shopping carts and traversing the challenging terrain of major metropolitan areas. This year, NYC's race began in Williamsburg and concluded in Astoria's Rainey Park (… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on February 4, 2010 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Astoria just got a whole lot fresher

Unknown to many, Astoria's power plants produce approximately 60% of New York City's energy. Coming with this responsibility are certain drawbacks including both air and noise pollution, the obvious eye-sores, and the long term risk of proximity-related health problems.

The Charles Poletti Power Plant (… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on February 4, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Astorian Idol gets cut after father's leak to the press

Twenty-six year old local trainer and American Idol finalist, Michael "Big Mike" Lynche appeared on last night's auditions episode and got the golden ticket to Hollywood. However, the road ahead may be a rocky one for the big man. Last week, the NY Post reported that Lynche will likely have an unplanned exit from the show… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on February 4, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments