Astoria – Lifestyle

Located just across the East River from Manhattan, Astoria has easy access to midtown by N and W subway, a trip that takes about ten minutes. That proximity to midtown has made it a haven for Broadway’s up-and-coming talent and would-be stars. Another feature of the neighborhood is that it’s a short trip to the new and improved LaGuardia Airport, either by car or by the M60 SelectBus, making it a great place for jetsetters who like quick getaways. With the East River along one side of the neighborhood, Astoria has beautiful views of the skyline. There is currently a plan to develop an extensive greenway park along the river, and already there is a pathway and separated bike lane along the riverfront for views and exercise.

 

 

Buzz with the Bees At Astor Apiaries

Urban beekeeping is a sweet way to enjoy the outdoors. Astor Apiaries began as a rooftop hobby hive a decade ago, but has since blossomed into a full-time business. So what’s the buzz? In addition to selling honey, wax, and beekeeping tools, Astor Apiaries frequently hosts events like Beekeeping 101, honey tasting, and candle making. It’s the perfect introduction for anyone interested in keeping bees.

 

 

Reach for New Heights

Summit a tower at Brooklyn Boulders without leaving Queens. The Queens space features a variety of small bouldering problems and floor-to-ceiling climbing towers. Passes are available by the day, week, or month, and separate equipment rentals are available. The space can also be rented out for private events or birthday parties. In addition to bouldering and climbing, the facility offers yoga, personal training, weight lifting, and cardio. Children’s summer classes are also available by the week.

 

Experiment with Drama

The Chocolate Factory Theater is an artist-focused organization founded in 1995 to build a creative home for experimental performance artists. The theater is focused on the community of artists in New York City, elevating their art and helping to foster their ideas into new projects. Tickets for performances are based on a pay-as-much-as-you-can to ensure access to performances while also funding the organization.

 

 

Dip Your Toes In, The Water’s Fine

At the center of the emerald gem of Astoria Park is the sapphire Astoria Pool, an enormous oasis in the summer for anyone who loves the water. A Works Progress Administration project dating to the 1930s, the pool can accommodate 5,570 swimmers at one time and is the largest of the city’s public pools. There are also smaller semi-circular pools, a wading pool, and spray spouts. Bleachers overlooking the pool make it easy to keep an eye on the kids while you stay dry.

Movie Night, But Not On The Couch

Head out to the movies – next door to where they make the movies! Just down the street from the Kaufman Astoria Studios, where much of New York City’s film and television production takes place, is the Regal UA Kaufman Astoria Theater. There’s nothing quite like the smell of buttered popcorn.

 

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