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By Shaun Rice
(Keller Williams Landmark)
The La Guli Bakery in Astoria (Queens NY) If you take the N train all the way to the end of the line...you might not expect to find anything but a million Greek restaurants and Con Edison - but hidden in the streets of Astoria is a little Italian gem: The La Guli Bakery. Seventy years ago Paolo Notaro opened up this little bakery after immigrating to Queens from Palermo, Italy.  Since then almost nothing has changed - the storefront, interior woodwork, shelves and terrazzo floor are just the way Paolo designed it.  Today the store is run by Paolo's son, Rosario and his granddaughter Maria, who carry on the family tradition by making exquisite pastries from scratch every day. Their ovens run morning, noon and night so that they can always offer fresh baked goods to the community.  Over t...
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By Shaun Rice
(Keller Williams Landmark)
Looking for a place in Queens to get your smoke on?Try the little Egypt section of Astoria...and more specifically the Egyptian Coffee Shop.  New York Times named it one of the top five hookah restraunts in the entire city.  No frills or alcohal here - just a 24 hour bare bones cafe serving coffee, light food and hookah.  And with hookahs starting at $7 - why not give it a try? The Down Low on Hookah-ManiaOver the past few years or so, the water pipe used to smoke a smooshy, wet tobacco has gained popularity with teens and college students. The trend has been burning up in larger cities in the U.S. enough to support several thriving hookah bars and cafes.Let's just get something out of the way: The hookah pipe -- isn't for drugs. So get the image of the very stoned caterpillar from "Ali...
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By Jane Kosheleva
(Markett)
Price: $349,000 FIZBER.com ID 11646580 Condo/Townhome/Co-op with 1 bed, 1.0 bath, in 23-25 31st Ave. Astoria, NY, 11106 http://www.fizber.com/11646580/ 23-25 31st Ave. - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Condo/Townhome/Co-op Address: 23-25 31st Ave., Astoria, NY, 11106 Sq footage: 0.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.0 Bedrooms: 1 Year built: 2009 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more New York homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 11th 1:00 to 4:00 pm. State of the art brand new elevator building offers spacious and modern living area for commuters who want to enjoy NYC lifestyle without the price tag. Surrounded by city landmarks, museums, art galleries, movie hub, good restaurants and cafe, close to shopping area, walki...
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Motion pictures and television share a rich technological and artistic history in which scientists, inventors, artists and entrepreneurs have all played significant roles. The American Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to educating the public about the art, history, technique and technology of film, television, video and digital media, offering visitors of all ages an opportunity to understand this history and its impact on our lives. Featuring almost 1,000 historical artifacts, thirteen computer-based interactive experiences, film and video presentations, and demonstrations of professional equipment, the Museum's exhibition Behind the Screen takes visitors through the process of producing, marketing, and exhibiting movie images. Focusing on the jobs of many individuals whose coll...
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By Shaun Rice
(Keller Williams Landmark)
I though I'd start off this new series in my blog by highlighting one of the great historical landmarks in Astoria - one that is still hopping every night.  Bohemian Hall used to be the site of the Czech and Slovak social club - and still is the main watering hole of the Czech/Slovak community in Astoria.  It also hosts the last remaining original Beer Garden in all of New York City.  In addition to the outdoor bar, you can enjoy a fine indoor bar and restraunt featuring a large variety of tasty Czech cuisine (I recomend the goulash - its delish!).  The restraunt area also accepts credit cards (the rest of the establishment is cash only - but there is an ATM for your convience).  An Astoria favorite for many years, the Gardens are a great place to spend a hot summer night - they usually...
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By C Tann-Starr
(Tann Starr & Associates, Inc.)
I love jogging under the Triborough Bridge. You get a great water view of the residential cityscape of upper Manhattan and Harlem. They have a very well maintained track, not to mention a spanking set of tennis courts. I am plotting a new project with my girlfriends and the hubby. I decided to give you a sneak preview of the photographs to come. I'm doing some research on the area in the hopes of making the presentation useful as a hyper-local post. I may even squeeze in a market report (LOL). Stay tuned for a very interesting turtle run post later on tonight. Here is a little eye candy from my run. BTW, I've also selected some very interesting blog posts to refer you to later on. Gotta show my peeps some link love. (LOL) Enjoy!   Astoria Park, Queens County, New York
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And they are also declining them!  So what's the point?  Getting a loan approval depends on meeting the lenders revised guidelines.  Private Money Lenders ARE Hard Money Lenders.  Today they even try to call themselves "situational" lenders.  It seems back in the day, the high interest rates normally associated with "private" money lenders led to the private money community being defined as hard..so why didn't we call good credit lower interest rate lenders "soft money lenders?  Perhaps this is a classic example of a business sector's failure to define itself before others did.  Hard money can actually do what other banks REFUSE to do..to issue loan approvals that help a building owner out of a problem. One example I recent ly encountered is a building owner who has a five year balloon ...
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By Shaun Rice
(Keller Williams Landmark)
Hello my fellow commuters! I just wanted to pass along a tip for those of you who grab the R/G/V at Steinway.  I have noticed lately that the Metrocard Machines located in the entrace on 34th and Steinway seem to be out of order all the time.  I know that this causes a huge problem if you are running late.  Instead of trying to find a local shop that sells them - or walking to the next stop....try the entrance on Broadway and Steinway.  They have a ton of machines and are always in working order.  I know its still a hassel - but one extra block is 10 times better than 10 blocks - or wasting the money on a cab. Feel free to join me in letting MTA know about the situation at 34th Street :)
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
Fly Me to the Moon is the first ever animated feature flick to be designed, created and released exclusively in state-of-the-art theaters and IMAX screens with Real-D capabilities. Set in Cape Canavrel, Florida, circa 1969, three young flies-dreamer Nat, brainy I.Q., and overeating Scooter-feel that they are destined to make names for themselves, and set into motion a plan to secretly board the historical Apollo 11 mission to the moon with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Encouraged to go for it by Nat's wise grandfather, Amos McFly (the voice of Christopher Lloyd), the trio make it on the spacecraft, headed for an adventure unlike any that a fly has ever attempted. In a motion picture with several standout moments, the most magical is easily the moon landing...
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
It seems obvious, but it's good to note that the first step to buying a house is making the decision to buy. Consider the reasons you want a new house and write them down. Determine how long you want to live in the new house - does buying still make good financial sense? Can you afford a house that will meet your list of requirements? A good rule of thumb is your mortgage payment should not exceed 1/3 of your net monthly income. I'd like to schedule a time to meet with you to hear the reasons you want to buy a house and your plans for the future. We'll talk about neighborhoods, schools, economic factors liable to affect the market today and tomorrow, as well as how you would like your house and neighborhood to grow with you. At this time, I will also help you get pre-qualified for a mor...
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
I can honesly say that the book is a million times better. With that said... to my surprise, Journey to the Center of the Earth was actually decently enjoyable-- at least in 3-D  (In 2-D, I can't imagine sitting through this entire movie). This flick was shot in digital 3D and is being shown that way in select theaters. The effects are a cut above most 3-D, although they're not jaw-dropping. A few of the effects had me leaping and sliding back in my seat a bit. I mean, who doesn't want to see an enormous T-Rex barreling down towards you or be the sink for Brendan Fraser to spit in? (You'll have to see this flick to get that last one). The filmmakers take pleasure in some bold gimmickry every now and then, making characters point things directly at the audience, but for the most part th...
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By Louis Ciccotto
(F.S. Marino Realty)
38th Annual Feast in Honor of St. Antonio Abate Sponsored by Fraternal Society of Castrofilippo Location: Ditmars Blvd. Between 35th & 38th Street, Astoria Queens, NY When: June 26th, 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2008 Good Food, Funs Games, Raffle for a Car Fun for all ages Louis Ciccotto Realtor FS Marino Realty Inc. 37-06 30th Avenue Astoria, NY 11103 917-416-5641 www.LouisCiccotto.com www.MarinoRealty.com
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
Vincent, What Is Title Insurance? Title insurance is protection against loss resulting from problems associated with the title to your property.   Before you purchased your home, chances are, it may have gone through several owners, and the land on which it stands went through many more. There may be a fragile link at any point in that chain that could surface to cause trouble.  For instance, someone down the line may have forged a signature in transferring title. Or there may be outstanding real estate taxes or other liens. Title Insurance is an insurance policy to guarantee your ownership against claims, liens or judgments that might arise after your purchase or loan has been completed. Title insurance covers the insured party for any demands and legal fees that arise out of such har...
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
From the moment this flick started I knew it was going to suck... Boy was I right!!! The group of victims here are college students in a broken down college dorm. After holding a séance they "accidentally" release the ghost of a serial killer... the former janitor. Must I go on?? I should have left this one on the shelf. The flick was cheesy and the cinematography was probably the worst I've seen. Do yourself a favor and skip this one altogether!   To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/   SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
I've been out of the loop for several weeks now. However, I've been able to enjoy quite a few movies from Netflix, Hollywood Video, saome I purchased, and the movie theatre.So rather than posting more than 3 dozen reviews I've compiled them here in one review.Here's some of the ones I've seen over the past few week: Shinobi 4 part mini-seriesA super low budget ninja period piece, where a ninja's skill is gauged by the amount of hair gel they use. The visual quality of the movie is awful and it looks like it was shot on digital video with cheap lighting. Just terrible. While some of the fight sequences are entertaining and well executed, they tend to be spoiled by under-cranking and overly exaggerated sound effects. The action performance is fierce, fluid, and graceful, which is nice to ...
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
The diversity of the people of Queens is more evident in the borough's restaurants than anywhere else in Queens. We have some of the best cuisine in the city - just ask Zagat, the award-winning international guide to dining. Though some 93 restaurants from Queens are listed in the Zagat guide, these are the Top 10 for Queens, in terms of clicks on Zagat's Web site.I hope you get a chance to find out why these restaurants are considered the "Best Cuisine in Queens".Prudential Network of Homes will be celebrating our annual Christmas party at the Water's Edge on Saturday December 22nd, 2007. Great food, music, and dancing.  Water's Edge 44th Dr. & East River (Vernon Blvd.) (718) 482-0033 Agnanti 19-06 Ditmars Blvd. (19th St.) (718) 545-4554 Trattoria L'incontro 21-76 31st St. (Ditmars Blv...
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By Vicente A. Martinez, Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
(Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson)
New York winters can be very harsh. It pays to be prepared for the inevitable. Remember all of my Queens, New York homeowners... an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure!!I've compiled this winter checklist JUST FOR YOU.Inside you'll want to:Check furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Clean or replace as necessary. Consult your owner's manual for your hot water heater.  Most recommend draining a dishpan full of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your hot water tank to control sediment build-up to maintain its efficiency.Check all fire extinguishers. Recharge or replace as necessary.Review family's escape and preparedness plans for fire and natural disaster.  Check locks on doors and windows to ensure they are functioning properly.Make sure the...
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