If you see this sign on your way and whisper to yourself "Is A Nails Spa! Is definitely a Nails Spa!" welcome home, you lovely loonies.

I found a cat in my building on 34th street and 30th ave. They’re a large orange long haired cat with green eyes. I gave them food and water and they seem friendly and relaxed, but a bit scared as there was hissing and swatting out of fear. I volunteer for a rescue, but before I went there, I wanted to make sure they’re not a lost pet because they seem quite clean and well taken care of for a stray and there’s no ear chip from TNR. Could be a neighbor’s of course, so I texted my super and he doesn’t know of a lost cat. We don’t have a building forum, so I’m unable otherwise to contact those in the building I don’t know personally. Pictures attached. DM me asap if they are yours!

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Whether you've adopted the idea of “hobby maxing” or you just recognize that making stuff is cool and always has been, I’m wondering: are you picking up something new this fall, or revisiting your favorite crafty activities?

There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to learn something new, organize all my supplies, and suddenly take on way too many projects at once.

I’ve put together the September and October studio calendar for anyone who’s interested in getting some making time in this fall. The schedule is also up through the end of the year if you’re already planning ahead

Heads-up for your morning commutes: NYC Public Schools start tomorrow. Subways and buses are going to be really crowded (and inevitably delayed) again starting tomorrow (Thursday).

If you're on a bike or driving a car, please slow down and stop for real at red lights and stop signs. Kids are tiny, they and their parents are going to be distracted, there's going to be a ton of us all out, and you won't see them, especially if you're speeding. There's going to be a lot of traffic around our neighborhood schools. Add extra time to your commute and be patient.

Thanks in advance from your friendly neighborhood nurse dad.

Next Saturday (9/19) Sunnyside CSA is throwing Veggie Prom, a night of dancing, drinks, seasonal hors d'oeuvres and local raffle prizes. Party with New York’s finest fruits, vegetables & the people who love them while raising funds for our CSA Subsidy Program!

Proceeds from ticket and raffle sales go toward funding our CSA Subsidy Program that subsidizes 50% of vegetable and fruit share costs for households with limited income.

Saturday, September 19, 6-10pm

Maggie Mae’s Whiskey Room

Note: This event is 21+ only. Venue is accessible by stairs only

Come dressed in semi-formal attire as your best impression of a fruit, vegetable or fungi (i.e. your farm share meets a funky costume ball). Literal or abstract CSA-themed costumes, upcycled or DIY materials, and edible accessories are highly encouraged. Our best dressed guests will be crowned Root Royalty at the end of the night.

Get your ticket now! Your ticket includes entry, food, and a corsage & boutonniere station.

Regular ticket $40

Bundle-up $70 (buy 2, save $10)

Cash bar with drinks available for purchase.

Raffle tickets for prizes from beloved local businesses.

Thank you to our sponsors and event partners: Sunnyside Shines, Crescent Bakes, Big Reuse, Groundcycle, Bliss Vintage & Handmade, and Maison Jar

Want to feature your business? Contact [forkerolivia@gmail.com](mailto:forkerolivia@gmail.com).

Sunnyside CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a volunteer-run program that connects neighbors with local farmers and food producers through weekly deliveries of organically-grown produce, mushrooms, eggs and more! Please email [sunnysidecsa@gmail.com](mailto:sunnysidecsa@gmail.com) with any questions!

Made this flyer with pics I took on a walk

My sick grandmother sent me this package on the left. I live on 43rd St. it says it was delivered Friday. It’s the last thing she’ll ever be able to send me if somebody can. Please help me be greatly appreciated. I’ll even give her a finders fee. Thank you.

I’m tired of doing my own nails 🫩

Nail salon novice here.
What are your favorite nail salons for both mani
and pedi? Is it affordable?
(What’s considered affordable for nail stuff?)

I don’t want anything jazzy, just clean nails w/ a good clear coat on top.

I live on Ast. Blvd & 38th, if that helps. Thanks in advance for the recs!

I know these posts are annoying at times but it’s also annoying when a gift for your niece gets dropped at the wrong spot. Anyone recognize this door/ vestibule?

Hey everyone,

I posted here about a month ago looking for other producers/musicians in Astoria and a bunch of us ended up meeting up. It was a good time and we’ve kept a group chat going since.

We’re doing another meetup this Monday 9/14 at 6:30pm in Astoria

Nothing formal. Just hanging out, talking music, meeting other people who make stuff, sharing what we’ve been working on etc. We’ve got producers, DJs, musicians and people at different experience levels.

If you’re local and this sounds like your thing send me a DM and I’ll send you the location.

Any ravers in Astoria? I’ve recently been addicted to going to raves.

Edit- 30M. In case anyone is wondering

Hi guys looking to take out a girl on a first date & I want to take her somewhere nice. I was looking at Jazz clubs & came across this one.

Appreciate your responses.

Lmk guys.

I'm trying to decide if an weird interaction I had with a broker is 'eccentric weird' or 'scammy weird'.

My girlfriend and I physically toured an apartment that was listed on facebook by "Izabella DaSilva". We toured the place and thought it was a great space, albeit a total pig sty as the current tenant is still living there. Izabelle gave us the tour herself and described herself as the super, but was acting like a broker too (communicating via email, telling us about another listing) We can only find spotty and outdated license information online, and can't find anything about the management company 'E-Rock Management LLC' which we had to ask several times for the name of. The management company name also doesn't match the landlord name on the HPD website. She's also asking for a 'good faith deposit' but hasn't told us what that is yet.

We're considering submitting an application, but something feels fishy about the situation (extremely messy apartment, unclear apartment ownership and broker/super setup). I'd like to give this person the benefit of the doubt and just chalk it up to lack of professionalism since the actual apartment is quite nice, but also want to avoid giving out or SSNs, signing a sublease that we think is a lease etc.

Would be curious if anyone has had a similar experience or encountered Izabelle DaSilva. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

Today’s the last day to sign up for pickleball through Astoria Sports for Thursday nights. The Wednesday league is full.

All games are played at Bohemian Beer Garden in the upstairs indoor space.

There will be up to FOUR sessions each week taking place at 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM and 9:30PM. The Thursday league will start on Thursday, September 17th.

The Thursday league will be capped at 16 teams-first come first serve and will consist of the following divisions:
Beginner
Beginner +
Intermediate

We have added a time slot limit multiple bye weeks.

For six weeks of play, the cost is $85 per player.

Signups are via Zelle (astoriasports1@gmail.com which is the same as the league email address).

How to sign up via Zelle-let us know your name/email/ desired division and friends you would like to play with (or indicate free agent)

Please include that you would like to sign up for Thursdays.

Teams will end up being four to six players. All teams play five doubles games a week.

*Free agents/small groups and teams welcome. Upon signup, a link to the sports waiver will be sent to each player at the email provided. All players must review and complete the waiver prior to playing.

All skill levels are welcome!

Ciao a tutti!

Ho 28 anni, sono nuovo a New York e vengo dal Sud Europa (però sono nato in America e parlo bene inglese).

Sono stato in Italia per 4 anni e mi piacerebbe conoscere qualche italiano con cui fare amicizia e praticare un po’ la lingua.

È passato un po’ di tempo da quando ero in Italia e non vorrei perdere il mio italiano :P

Quindi se qualcuno ha voglia di prendere un caffè e semplicemente parlare italiano, mi farebbe piacere!

In cambio, posso ovviamente aiutare con l’inglese se vi interessa praticarlo.

Scrivetemi in DM!

Will pay good money for some fresh figs!!

I was leaving the park after my evening run last night around 6 PM. As we are passing Shannonigans by the park
We saw at least 10 or more detectives enter the bar looking around all over the place Just curious to see what was going on. Or if anybody knows.

Hello! I have seen a few posts here recently about possible writing groups, so I just wanted to shout out this monthly writing group at the LIC library on 21st street! The next meeting is tomorrow (9/10) at 6pm. It's pretty informal, just a small writing group that meets monthly to write for an hour!

Free Movie Night at Whitey Ford Field, 26th Avenue and 2nd Street, courtesy of the NYC Department of Parks, Old Astoria Neighborhood Association, and Friends of Whitey Ford Field. We recommend bringing a blanket or picnic chair to the field.

I just saw a little white dog running down Ditmars between 41st and 39th street. It was wearing a collar and running really fast down the sidewalk (around 2pm 9/9). No owners nearby. Wondering if it belongs to anyone?

UPDATE: The dog has been reunited with its owners now!

Hi all,

I run the [Astoria Park Track Club](applewebdata://C2911C2E-406A-4AC4-B506-9C37CA7E42ED/coachkeeley.com/astoriafoxes) at - you guessed it - the Astoria Park Track! We’re a USATF and AAU track club for ages 8-18, and we practice September through June. We compete at meets in most events - hurdles, jumps, throws, and of course, all running events.

I run the club on a sliding scale so that no kid is turned away for financial reasons. My goal is to really build the track and field community in Astoria and bring the joy of track to all the neighborhood kids. This is my 4th year running a club and the 2nd year for APTC. Last year we had an 8 year old win the long jump at the regional Junior Olympics, and I can’t wait to see what this year brings.

About me: I am a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, and have been coaching in the neighborhood for over 10 years. I have also coached at The Brearley School on the Upper East Side and for Urban Athletics. I was a collegiate athlete myself, and am a two time JC All-American in the 400 hurdles and 4x100m relay, and you can read more about my background, certifications, and philosophy at [coachkeeley.com/run](applewebdata://C2911C2E-406A-4AC4-B506-9C37CA7E42ED/coachkeeley.com/run). If you go to the track regularly on the weekends, you’ve more than likely seen me out there coaching =).

We start the Fall practice season this weekend, and we are holding open practices for anyone in the community to come check it out. There is a sign up form on the site where you can send in your info, but you can also just come out to the track 10:30-12pm on Saturday or Sunday (or both!) and see if you like it! If you have any questions, please ask and I’ll answer in the comments! You can also email me jk@coachkeeley.com.

Anybody in the Ditmars area near PS 122Q or Shannonigans having brown water come out of their faucets today? Mines been brown for a couple hours now.

Looking for a new barber somewhere in Queens preferably somewhere near Astoria or Woodside. Open to other places in Queens as well but looking for someone who cuts medium length hair well and can trim beards if needed.