Salt & Bone Smokehouse



Just in time for summer, Salt and Bone Smokehouse opens on 30th Avenue for all to enjoy. Let’s face it…you can’t smoke meat in your apartment in New York City, at least not without a neighbor calling the fire department. Thankfully, there’s no need to, because Salt and Bone Smokehouse, which opened two weeks ago, has it covered. That is, […]

MOJAVE



Mojave is Astoria’s premier location for fine Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, extraordinarily good margaritas, cocktails, and a huge selection of tequilas. Get your fiesta on,any night of the week,because the bar is always buzzing and the tables are full of happy diners, enjoying Mojave’s delicious food and consistently high quality since it opened 9 years ago. The atmosphere is relaxing […]

Move Off-Campus!



Leaving home for college can be a daunting and thrilling experience for college students. It is a time to gain freedom and independence, but also a time to leave the comforts of home. Living on- or off-campus can be a major decision for some. Both living situations have their pros and cons, however living off-campus can be a little more […]

Get Good Roommate Karma – Be A Better Roommate



Living with a roommate can be a great decision financially; often splitting a two bedroom apartment with someone is a lot cheaper than paying for a studio. Living with a roommate that you don’t like or get along with can be a terrible experience. When looking for a roommate it is important to find someone who you feel comfortable living […]

Victoria Hristoff



Victoria Hristoff is a “raging intersectional feminist, Aquarius, and Queens native,” who was born and raised in Bayside. During her 23 years of life she’s moved from Queens to various neighborhoods of Manhattan (Murray Hill, Gramercy, Chinatown/LES), Rome for six months, and now Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She is bilingual, speaking Greek and English. Victoria received her BFA from the School […]

Pages From The Long Island Star Journal

Presented By The Greater Astoria Historical Society:

Star Journal Begins 1892 With Spotlight On Major Figures And Events Both Past And Present Out in Oklahoma Territory, Mine Number 11 at the Osage Coal and Mining Company was rocked by a large explosion on January 7. The tragedy claimed the lives of 100 miners, mostly poor, unskilled Russian and Italian immigrants. Back east, January was a month of […]

Astoria In ‘Boom’



Residential development is booming in Astoria, where construction cranes have been seen on numerous sites. The neighborhood is taking on a new look, with residential towers and renovated housing units rising above new retail space and some of the most popular restaurants, retail and supermarkets in the area. Food Emporium and Apartments for Urban Professionals The good news for longtime […]

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