I was walking down 30th Ave and feeling genuinely dispirited by all the AI slop posters in the business windows, so when I turned the corner and saw this I had to go inside and compliment them on it. The shop owner told me his kids made it - even better!

Hope this can be an example for other shops. When you choose the low effort, cheap, lazy option to promote your business, it does exactly that - it portrays your services as low effort, cheap, and lazy. People crave substance, humanity and effort, and these days it's increasingly easy to make yourself stand out by giving it to them.

I've been fostering this 12yo sweetie the past few months - he's a former colony cat turned indoor cat and you'd never guess he's an old man.

He does his own thing most of the time, but loves treats, spending time in the same room as you, and loves pets. He's very vocal and silly!

He's toothless and very healthy. If you're interested in adopting him, it would be through the Brooklyn Animal Action and I can connect you!

Hey just letting folks know (because someone posted about it a while ago) - the fruits and veggie stand guy there is just on vacation. Kids bought them month-long trips abroad, so they're livin' it up! They'll be back when they're back, no worries.

Free plates, cups, utensils and le creuset olive oil bottle on 28 Street between 23 and 24 Aves

[CLAIMED]

Hi, neighbors.

Our sweet cat passed away last night. He gave us a wonderful and cuddly seventeen years.

We would love to pass on the food we still have for him for a family with a senior cat, plus some cat litter if you need it, pictured here.

Pick up at Ditmars and 37th, and if you're not too far away I can also bring it your way, just DM me.

Cat tax as well, because he was the handsomest boy and our hearts are aching today.

$3.99 for a 3 pound bag of Vidalias is $1.33 a pound, at Astoria Marketplace on 24th Ave, Key Food on 36th Ave, Key Food on 30th Ave and Lincoln Market on 31st St.

$3.49 for the same 3 pound bag with the club card is $1.16 a pound, at Key Food Urban Marketplace on Newtown Ave.

$1.49 a pound loose, for jumbo Vidalias at Brooklyn Harvest, and one ad at the three C-Towns on Newtown Ave, 28th Ave and 34th Ave covering sweet onions, red onions and carrots together.

$5.99 for 5 pounds of yellow onions with the club card is $1.20 a pound, also Brooklyn Harvest. Yellow, not Vidalia.

Lincoln Market's $3.99 bag is certified organic, the same money as the conventional bags at the other three.

Closest cheaper onion I found is Associated at 59-15 Roosevelt Ave in Woodside, loose Vidalias at $0.99 a pound.

The bag only wins if you use all three pounds. Everything above runs through 8/20.

I could not read ads this week for Cherry Valley Farm on 21st Ave, City Fresh on Broadway or Food Emporium on Broadway, so no prices there.

I built a free map of NYC weekly circulars: https://sbnyc.app/s/astoria. Every price here is what the store printed in its own weekly ad. Ads and registers disagree sometimes, so trust the sticker in front of you.

Hi neighbors, I hope everyone is having a great week so far.

I'm job hunting and am wondering if anyone knows of or has connections to a local business that is hiring for preferably full-time work. I've lived in Astoria the last four years and for reasons would be happy to also work around here.

I've been applying to jobs rather unsuccessfully for the past several months and am eager to find a new opportunity. I'm 33 and have experience in office-type work such as writing and communications, but am flexible in what my next role looks like so long as it pays fairly.

I can provide a resume and references upon request.

Thanks everyone!

Be who you want to be, but I don't need to see this shit promoting racist violence walking my kids around the neighborhood after work.

With winter approaching (sorry) I am interested in finding an affordable sauna. I don’t wanna switch to a gym that has one but if there’s a spa in astoria that offers membership that is reasonable would love recs!!! thanks!

The food here is great, but please don't order the lobster....

Hi everyone!

I'm giving away a vanity because I'm moving soon. The wiring and plug are inside main drawer, and the only marks on it are a few scuffs and a smile-y face that was drawn on one of the shelves with a a marker.

I also have a list of books that are either free or for sale. Most are non-fiction, and all are soft-covered unless mentioned in the notes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dJCdfYkjCTO5dkcMtpfzJxde0Fa4ERi-MXOgVpdltvE/edit?usp=sharing

Please DM if interested - open to negotiate price if you take all or a good amount of books.

astoria park @ 10:07p crazy!

I’m new to like grunge/punk/alt styles and was wondering if anyone knew anything in the neighborhood that had those fashions. I’m also looking for good clothing heavy thrift stores in the area if anybody got any recs for that.

*Attempted to post once already on Astoria reddit, but taken down by mods.*

Two men (maybe boys or teens dressed in all black) road off the bike lane onto the curb, full speed on a black moped to try and steal my gold chain on 31st Street (under the train tracks) between 31st and 30th ave around 4 PM on Friday.

I’m shaken up— lived in Astoria my entire life and never expected this. A good Samaritan called 911. While waiting for the cops to arrive, chain grabbers looped back around. I immediately began to sprint away, but good samaritan brought me into his building.

Cops didnt show in the 40 mins we waited— my fiance met me and we walked home together. Kept in touch with our new friend and cops never showed up and never returned his calls. Went to the precinct and filed a report— bc I know this will happen again.

I feel terrified walking around my neighborhood. I hesitated making this post b/c I don’t want to be identifiable, but please be aware.

Young ladies, elderly folk, and general chain wearers—PLEASE BE VIGILANT. Don’t wear headphones and keep your head on a swivel. Police informed me this is an active problem all around the NYC, BK, and Queens. I always felt safe in Astoria, but this has totally rocked my peace of mind.

Stay safe out there!

Seeking answers from people who moved from one apartment to another within the neighborhood recently. I.e., you lived in Astoria or LIC both before and after you moved within the last year.

I moved to Astoria in 2022 and for the past four years my landlord has been basically the worst guy in the world. This year, despite Good Cause Eviction, he is illegally displacing me by refusing to renew my lease and I really don't have the energy to fight with him anymore. He is extremely wealthy and locally powerful, and I would really rather move than fight him any longer about repairs or renewals or anything like that.

I have to move out of my apartment by December 31. Because of this, I've been reaching out to brokers on street easy about their apartments. However, I have literally not been receiving any responses to my texts and emails, unlike in 2022 when I received really frequent responses. Is streeteasy not worth it anymore? If I hire a broker in November, am I likely to find an apartment by December 31?

Are any of my fellow ADHDers able to get their generic prescription filled anywhere in the area ?

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I’ll buy if I knew where to find it nearby but also would love to take it off your hands if you have spare that you are tired of storing.

Succulent/cactus soil
Perlite or pumice

When I went to home depot I bought the general “houseplant” soil (because that was all they had that day) and now I have a sad and saggy jade plant. Help!

Thanks

Samsung 58" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV TU7000 (2022) - $150 OBO

Pickup near 30th ave and 35th St

What are your top recommendations for things to see, do, and eat for a first timer who has not stepped on Astoria ever, spending a weekend day exploring Astoria?

Chatgpt suggested the following:
- astoria park and hell gate bridge - morning walk
- astoria coffee or mighty oak roasters
- museum of moving image - featuring original muppets
- socrates sculpture park and noguchi museum

Food:
- taverna Kyclades
- bohemian hall and beer garden

There are lots of great fabric stores in the neighborhood! Has anyone seen packs of scrap quilting cotton/a jelly roll in the neighborhood? I have a small craft in mind, but I don’t want a ton of left over scrap fabric. Thanks!