When we were kids, September was
the time to return to school, with freshly
sharpened pencils, new clothes, different
classes and, most important, goals we set for
the next year of our lives. While we might
not be going back to school this autumn, the
approach of fall still gives us the opportunity
to figure out what we want to see, do and
achieve in the next season.
That’s why this month, we’re focusing on
fitness. Check out exercise-themed photos
from your fellow western Queens residents,
who get fit with a wide array of sports (page
10). The Workout Factory has reopened with
some new offerings (page 16). Not much of a
runner? Neither was Astoria resident Bernardo
Cano—until he started running marathons
KATRINA MEDOFF
editor-in-chief
and triathlons for charity (page 22). Maybe you enjoy dance? Snag tickets
to a Chocolate Dances performance, complete with a chocolate tasting,
and you’ll be dancing in no time (page 38).
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Wishing you a fit and productive “back-to-school” season,
A NEW SPIN ON THE
WORKOUT FACTORY
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DEPARTMENTS
26 MAP IT DIRECTORY
Your go-to guide for the best shops,
food, art, nightlife and more in
western Queens
28 MAP IT: WESTERN QUEENS
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Katrina Medoff
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katrina Medoff // ART DIRECTOR Mickhail Kurov // GRAPHIC DESIGNER Nirmal Singh
WRITERS Hayley Bridgewater, Sean Curry, Ruthie Darling, Marie Grillo, Katrina Medoff
PHOTOGRAPHERS Ruthie Darling, Bridget Kenny, Marie Torio
SALES REPRESENTATIVE Graziella Zerilli // PUBLISHED BY Joshua and Victoria Schneps
CONTENTS
12 SEPTEMBER 2017 EVENTS
25 BORO DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Exclusive savings, discounts and
freebies for the month of September
in Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside
WELCOME,
NEIGHBOR
50
6 BLACK, WHITE AND DENIM ALL
OVER
Street style in Astoria
10 FITNESS FOTOS
BORO readers’ fitness photos
16 A NEW SPIN
ON WORKOUT FACTORY
Gym reopens with new
offerings
22 GOING THE DISTANCE
Astorian runs for charity
32 SCHOOL OF ROCK
Listen to these local bands
38 SWEET SHOW
Chocolate Dances combines
performance and chocolate
tasting
44 JURASSIC ART
Dino décor in local apartment
50 WELCOME, NEIGHBOR
Arepas eatery opens
on Steinway
54 LIC FLEA & FOOD
Beer at the Flea
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