Top Headlines of the Week:

1	Mount Sinai Hospital is a Joke…

Tightan Gym is offering a free self defense class for women 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, February 15.  Prior registration is required at http://www.tightan.com/free-self-defense-program.php.  I participated in yesterday's class and thought it was great!

Black ie and his two siblings were rescued from a homeless family that could no longer care for them.  His two sisters are now in wonderful homes and we are actively seeking a forever home for him; Foster to Adopt will be considered.

Blackie will do well…

NICK RUSSO + friends Wednesdays



playing live jazz, originals & world music at:



The Blvd

35-03 Ditmars Blvd.

Astoria, NY 11105

718-777-0432



8:30pm until 12am or 12:30am +



This Wednesday, Feb. 8th:



Nick Russo, guitar, banjo, resonator http://www.nickrusso.org/

Miles Griffith, voice, compositions…

Illegal dumping has long been an issue in many neighborhoods across the city, from Fort Greene to Astoria. Now, City Council members are banding together in support of higher fines for those caught illegally disposing of their personal garbage in public trash receptacles.

Councilman…

Hey Astorians,

I just got some suspicious visitors at my apartment.  Two men claimed to be ConEd workers, asking if I had a copy of my electric bill from the last six months.  

As soon as they left I got the NY Tip line on the phone and told them what happened. 

If you get a visit from someone claiming to be from ConEd, please beware.  DO NOT give them anything!  Also if you get one of these visitors report it right away.…

An 89-year-old man whose name has not been released was struck and killed overnight while crossing 21st Avenue at the intersection of 31st Street.

According to a report in the Daily News, the man was hit within the crosswalk, however, did not have a "Walk" sign. Several people witnessed the incident and immediately called 911. 

Meanwhile, the 67-year-old driver of the Mercedes SUV that struck the man attempted to flee the scene, until passersby were able to barricade…

Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling

In September, Betty will turn 102.

Pull open the drapes! Betty Gelb wants to see the sunshine. She’s as excited as a kid going to the circus because she’s…

We wrote last month about NJ trying to steal Fresh Direct from LIC using $100 million in tax breaks. Well, as of Monday night, NJ didn't win, but the Bronx did. The sweetheart deal is reportedly worth $120 million in tax breaks and other incentives that will keep 2,000 jobs in New York, add 1,000 more, and bring $255 million in revenue.

It's a shame…

After years of the cold shoulder from (the awesome food blog) Eater, they just just released a list of 20 must-try restaurants in Queens. By no surprise, 6 of the top 20 are in LIC/Astoria. However, we only got one in the top five.

#5 Kabab Cafe

#6 LIC Market

#7 Taverna Kyclades

#10 Queens Kickshaw

#13 Ornella Trattoria

#20…

Photo from Thymari

Located in the old Philoxenia storefront, Thymari will try to "span centuries of classic Greek cooking".

From Gothamist:

Astoria needs another Greek restaurant like the…

There's an NYPD squad car parked in front of Ovelia with three cops standing around on the corner and another squad car parked in front of Athens Cafe with two officers standing on that corner.  I've never seen this many cops on 30th at night, let alone on a quiet Saturday at noon. 

There was a loud fight in front of Ovelia last night (no details, just heard the yelling echo down the street.)  Is that related?

I live on 33rd avenue, between Crescent and 29th.  It's Friday, which means tonight and tomorrow, no one can sleep till after 4 AM.   A place calling self restaurant in order to get liquor license opened on Broadway over year ago.  Instead it's  a Bosnian nightclub, which plays extremely--I mean crazy loud music--till sometimes 5AM.

 I don't mean music  a bar or normal club plays, I am talking window ratting, ear drum bursting for anyone close, music.  They also seem to actually turn…

Top Headlines of the Week:

1. Our Official Campaign to Bring Trader Joe's to Astoria. Who's In?
2. Sh*t Astorians Say
3. Disturbing Parking Situation this Weekend…

Are you where you want to be financially?

Do you have streaming income to allow you to retire or heaven forbid something happens and you are incapacitated for a period of time?

My partner is presenting on February 7th in Smithtown for an information only seminar to evaluate this multiBillion dollar company. He is a result producing entrepreneur with 5 successful corporations to my name.

This is the business model of the 21st century.…

Photo by Jeanne Noonan for New York Daily News

There's a great photo gallery on the Daily News of their recent tour of the Steinway Piano Factory.

Check it out…

Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling

Emily at Butterfly Nail Spa.

NAILS.

That’s what the neon sign says in capital letters the color of pale-pink…

Photo by Jeanne Noonan for New York Daily News

There's a great photo gallery on the Daily News of their recent tour of the Steinway Piano Factory.

Check it out…