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Astoria Characters: The Writer Soaring on the Wings of His Words
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Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Seanie began writing in New York. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling It never really occurred to Seanie Sugrue to write things down. For many years, he was content to let...
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Astoria Characters: The Guy Who Saved the Pet Store
Feb 04, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Tom opened Tom’s Pet Supply in July. Text and photos by Nancy A. Ruhling After Tom Odermatt flips on the fluorescent overhead lights, he heads to the aquariums, where he j...
AVAILABLE RETAIL/DOCTOR OFFICES,ETC. FEB. 1ST.
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THANKS FOR THE UPDATE REAL ESTATE BROKER JIM TURANO OF DIVERSE REAL ESTATE-FEB.1ST. RETAIL SPACES, DOCTOR OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY The most variety of selections offer...
Best Interior Design Services | Interior Design Company
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Decorate Your Home the Way You Want Decorating, renovating or building a new house from scratch is not only a huge responsibility, but it is also hard work. From construction to decorating every la...
Astoria Characters: The Constant Creator
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Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Kevin’s a member of the Astoria-centric band Begorrah. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling A gentle mist is falling as Kevin Patrick Corrigan leans into his guitar and sta...
Astoria Characters: The Man Out To Heal the World
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Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Dave is working on his master’s degree. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling At the present moment, Dave Santander is sitting on a bench outside a café sipping herbal tea. ...
Astoria Characters: The Woman Living a Mindful Life
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Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Manaslu is from Nepal. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling As the morning sunlight streams in through the windows, Manaslu Gurung places a plump pillow in the center of th...
Astoria Characters: The Poet Who Lets Her Work Speak for Her
Dec 31, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 204 204 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Olena is the founder of Poets of Queens. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Poets are known for their skillful economy of words, so it’s not surprising that Olena Jenning...
Astoria Characters: The Mobile-Meditation Maven
Dec 24, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Kristin is the founder of Calm City. Text and Photos by Nancy A. Ruhling Kristin Westbrook is sipping a cup of coffee and smiling, letting the morning light run its warm f...

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A dance festival blooms in spring
The Green Space Blooms Dance Fest is one-of-a-kind
Apr 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 310 310 recommendations | email to a friend
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Think Local: Spring Trunk Show & Spotlight
In the Local Designer spotlight this week we have three Brooklyn based designers: Helena Fredriksson, Study NY and DLC Brooklyn. These three creative ladies came together and showcased their design...
Apr 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 306 306 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arthur not worthy of a whole two hours
Showing audiences the preview would have sufficed
Apr 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 315 315 recommendations | email to a friend
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Season 9: Project Runway open casting call in NYC!
Calling all fabulous fashion designers! Season 9 of Project Runway is having an open casting call right here in NYC! Our favorite store in all of Brooklyn, Peachfrog, along with The Dress Recycler ...
Apr 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 277 277 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local dogs meet at Cunningham Park
Four-legged fun in Queens
There’s no question that this past winter was one for the ages. But now that the snow is all gone and spring is slowly creeping in, it is due time to have some fun with your four legged friends at ...
Apr 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 288 288 recommendations | email to a friend
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Peachfrog: Prices you can’t beat with a stick
Williamsburg – one of the most popular shopping destinations in all of New York City – has drawn customers in from all over the world with their unique stores and original selections of merchandise...
Apr 06, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 266 266 recommendations | email to a friend
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Nintendo 3DS, no glasses needed
See how the new Nintendo 3D game system stacks up
Apr 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 266 266 recommendations | email to a friend
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What's in the Trunk? The Made in NYC Trunk Show
The Made in NYC Local Trunk Show starring three prestigious designers from Brooklyn and Queens kicked off last Tuesday evening at Polar Lounge in the Marcel Hotel in Manhattan! The Dress Recycler a...
Mar 30, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 278 278 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sucker Punch weak, packs no power hits
What do you get when you mix attractive women, gunfights, and sexy schoolgirl outfits? The movie “Sucker Punch.” It’s a good formula, but it doesn’t make for an engaging movie this time around. In ...
Mar 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 276 276 recommendations | email to a friend
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The art of Flamenco in the heart of Astoria
Gabriela Granados’ Tablao Flamenco opens for another season
Mar 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 290 290 recommendations | email to a friend
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That 70's style is back in action
While the fashion cycle keeps repeating itself, the trends follow suit this spring with an honorable nod to the 1970s. If the thought of anything in your wardrobe remotely honoring the 70’s reminds...
Mar 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 266 266 recommendations | email to a friend
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Paul: Like E.T., only more hip and cool
Nick Frost and Simon Pegg team up again in “Paul” the new Sci-fi movie that came out this past weekend. Like Frost and Pegg’s other film “Shawn of the Dead” the humor in “Paul” relies heavily on kn...
Mar 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 577 577 recommendations | email to a friend
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DJ Rekha takes her dance party to Queens
One artist in JCAL’s and WMI’s “The World in Queens” series
Mar 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 291 291 recommendations | email to a friend
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Red Riding Hood is not so big and bad
This weekend I went and saw “Twilight.” No, sorry, that’s not right. This weekend I went and saw “Red Riding Hood.” Confusing the two movies is an understandable mistake considering that the same w...
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 313 313 recommendations | email to a friend
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Store happenings in Park Slope
See what’s “in store” for you during end-of-season
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 317 317 recommendations | email to a friend
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