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Queens Art Express Kick Off Party
The Queens Art Express, a celebration of the arts and commerce under the 7, N, Q, and R lines, is just around the corner – it’s happening from June 16-19 (Thursday to Sunday). The Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) … Continue reading
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Tagged queens art express, queens council on the arts
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Queens Swap Was a Rousing Success!
This past weekend, I hosted the inaugural Queens Swap, a food swap based in our fair borough. An organized food swap had never happened in Queens, so I’m so proud to have been the person to start things up here, … Continue reading
Helping Out the Astoria Park Shore Fest
This week I wrote a couple of posts having to do with this summer’s Astoria Park Shore Fest (originally called the Astoria Water Walk), organized by the Astoria Park Alliance. It will happen again on three consecutive weekends in August, … Continue reading
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Tagged astoria park, astoria park shore fest, fundraising, ioby
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Astoria Park Alliance
I wrote an article profile on the awesome Astoria Park Alliance. I was there at the very first meeting that I reference in the article, and although my participation these days is minimal, I still believe they are an awesome … Continue reading
Yoga in Astoria
I recently put together an article on yoga in Astoria. It’s a very popular way for many Astorians to keep fit and stay centered. My personal favorite yoga studio is the Giving Tree Yoga Studio, but I know that all … Continue reading
Take a Tour on the Newtown Creek
Over at We Heart Astoria, I wrote up a little announcement for the upcoming Newtown Creek Tour with Hidden Harbor Tours (I think this is a great name!). It sounds like it will be a great event, and my friend … Continue reading
Cocktails in Astoria
I recently wrote about cocktails for About.com. Yummy, yummy cocktails – there are some great ones in Astoria these days. I still lament Pachanga Patterson eliminating the “Tequila Mockingbird” cocktail from the menu. I hope they bring it back. The … Continue reading
Whitey Ford Field in Astoria
Whitey Ford Field has been a bit of a mystery to me since I’ve lived in Astoria. It’s on the far western edge of Astoria, and a bit of a haul to get there, but for me it was worth … Continue reading
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Tagged bridges, hellgate, triboro, whitey ford field
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Astoria Music Society
Last month I wrote up a little profile of the Astoria Music Society, home of the Astoria Symphony and the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble. They are also connected to the relatively new Astoria Symphonic Choir. I think what … Continue reading
Going Green in Astoria
I’m pretty happy with this new article on going green in Astoria. I incorporated concepts, practical application and philosophy in the article, and I think it works. “Refuse” is my current favorite. From the intro: With the reality of climate … Continue reading




