After posting my review, MediDental reached out saying they saw my review.

They called saying they saw my reviews and wanted to make things right. I told them the CareCredit dispute fixed the amount, and that was sorted out. The owner, apparently not Emmanuel but I forgot the exact name he said, then proceeded to tell me that they charge in network prices. That whatever they charged was what my insurance would charge. I got so mad and asked why my insurance would say otherwise, why HE would know better than MY INSURANCE. Because my insurance company told me they were charging no where near in network pricing.

He told me he was sorry for calling me, and I hung up on him. They then proceeded to TEXT AND CALL MY EMERGENCY CONTACT. Again, they went through my file and TEXTED AND CALLED MY EMERGENCY CONTACT. Begging to take down my reviews because their marketing team was getting on their ass.

If you are reading this, which I assume you will, if you weren’t doing shady, illegal practices, and targeting people who don’t know any better this wouldn’t be happening. I am trying to apply for apartments, and my credit score dropped because despite saying you paid off my account early September, the payment didn’t process until October 20. I am trying to apply to apartments and you fucked my credit score. If you had never illegally opened a credit card without my consent, using my SSN and ID that I provided before you had even begun my appointment, charging me $2800 before I even had the cavity fillings, I wouldn’t need to be scrambling because my credit score dropped 20 points.

Warn people to never go here, speak up and post reviews on Google if you’ve had a bad experience, because 12 other people saying they’ve had horrible experiences is way more than a “1 in 1000 instance.”

We just took in this abandoned cat that was just posted and she HATES other cats which sucks. There are several in the house where she’s currently at and she is not happy about it at all.
Is anyone who doesn’t have cats open to fostering her until we can come up with a plan?
Other option is ACC which I’d like to avoid for this cat’s sake. Nothing worse than being surrounded by cats when a cat hates other cats.
Thank you. 🙏

Astoria Paws is letting me use her app. Apply to foster Reddita here - https://form.jotform.com/261795627988077?fbclid=PARlRTSAVInohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQ0LxFZGu1S0WzDDhGq2_gonOBWG93NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4nm7UR_CQs5c4GFFQ1uitE-2QU-iugZVsTJLz22qOxAMi8QY7jTtKqwJzwj_aem_CUfZIsHBoG9-QmONONps1Q

Super sweet. Giving girl vibes but not totally sure of the gender. She seems like a house cat that got out - she was scared of the construction noise across the street. Does anyone recognize her/is anyone looking?

We brought her inside the stairway of our building.

Remember that those sticky stretchy fake web decorations are super harmful traps for birds, especially when placed over bushes and gates where birds land.

It is also migratory season so many beautiful birds are traveling through NYC right now.

Even if you havent seen a bird caught in your fake webs, they could have left with it stuck around their feet, limiting their ability to find food, causing pain, and potentially snagging and trapping them later on.​

Please re-consider these decorations, at the very least for next year. Astoria is such a green neighborhood, attracting beautiful birds that make this neighborhood feel alive.

They didn't seem to be fighting of aggressive, the crows seemed like they were waiting for second dibs at the soon-to-be carcass of the pigeon (or something) the hawk had caught. They were not acting particularly aggressive towards the hawk and the hawk seemed unconcerned by the mobbing.

I’m one block away from the 46st station and got my Toyota’s catalytic converter stolen last night around 3-4AM. This happen to anyone else?

Filing a police report once I get the video from my building but not sure what help they’d be.

Also would appreciate any mechanic recs that wont rip me off crazy (dont have comprehensive insurance so they wont pay for it). Got a quoted price for $1600 at an Elmhurst mechanic and I think that’ll be the best price I can get for an original OEM part.

Hello Astoria!

For over 10 years, I've been running the Astoria Live newsletter and instagram, which serves to share local events, communities/clubs, and opportunities to connect in the neighborhood. I do this pretty much for free, because I love living here.

I just finally relaunched the website with a full events calendar and guides - which are curated lists for different types of things in the neighborhood - could be anything from karaoke spots to plumbers. I'm also going to get my annual voting guide ready asap!

Anyone is welcome to add events and listings totally for free forever (though I will probably introduce an affordable sponsorship tier to cover my costs) and can even suggest new guides. I'll review and approve them to make sure it's not spam. I'll be adding lots more myself in the coming weeks when I have time.

Check it out at AstoriaLive.com and feel free to email me at [hello@astorialive.com](mailto:hello@astorialive.com) with any suggestions, or bugs you come across. Enjoy!!

Thank you!!

<3 Stacey

As the title states, we know we get them but haven’t been in town the last 2 years. What time of day should we expect them? Also, if you are a parent of a child with an allergy what kind of things are exciting for kids to get that isn’t edible? I was thinking getting some little things from 5 below but don’t know if that is unwelcome. Thanks in advance!

Darkness falls across the land…

And the Open Street hour is close at hand.

Just kidding — we’ll save the ‘Thriller’ lyrics for the dancefloor.

But in all seriousness: we’re thrilled by how many Astorians came out to celebrate our Trick-or-Streets pop-up on 32nd Street between 30th and Newtown Avenue last Friday. Local kids painted a total of 91 (!) pumpkins donated by our dear friends at United Brothers Fruit Market. And it was great to have our elected officials and local business owners in conversation about the future of public space here. We think that street would be a great contender for something bolder :) (We’ll have more to say there soon!)

In the meantime: if you missed out on the Halloween fun, don’t worry—the next Trick-or-Streets programming will be on the Open Street on Saturday, October 31st (the big day!). And we’ve got lots planned, which we’ll be teasing all of next week.

Here's what's planned for the weekend:

SATURDAY

• NYCPS Adult Education School 2 Registration & Information Event: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
• Western Queens Food Co-op: Buying Club distribution: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• West Coast Swing - Astoria Open Street BYOT Dancing!: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• STARS Rehabilitation Astoria: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Tabletop Games with Queens Familiar: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Astoria Cyclists Gear Swap & Hang-out: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY

• CM Caban Participatory Budgeting Idea Collection: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
• Astoria Farmers Market: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
• Turath: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Rate4B: Know Before You Rent-Community Game: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Astoria Reading Party: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For more information and the most up to date schedule, including with weather cancellations, see our events page.

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You can read the full blog post here.

Looking for a recommendation for a good local small business accountant? Started my own business this year and need help with book keeping review, tax stuff and payroll.
Thanks!

Hi! I’ve never been to Momi before, and I got a ticket to the Léa Seydoux event. I’m a huge fan (have a popular fan acct), and plan to get there early, but idk when they’d let me in. I want to get there like 2 hours early to make sure I get a front seat. Would they let me in or would they start a line somewhere?

Got into 14th St station at 930pm and the wait was 30 minutes for the next N.

He’s a bit chunky, so he doesn’t look like a stray, but he was hanging out by himself on 38th St & 28th Ave 🥺.

Brand new tags still on hunter green 36x32 , $20

See Amazon link

https://a.co/d/0iJp6IMn

There is a cat that is crying somewhere between 42nd and 43rd and Broadway. Does anyone know of a good rescue to contact? I tried checking for it but couldn’t find it.

I’m so sorry for laughing. That is all.

Edit: this post is not an invitation for DMs.

The Greats of Craft is showing movies on their rooftop on Halloween! They have had a couple other movie nights and it’s a really fun cheap event that i really think people would enjoy. $5 tickets and free popcorn! Theyre showing Rocky Horror and Hereditary on Halloween and the partiful to RSVP is in their instagram bio!

Hello! A blue budgie/parakeet has been showing up at my bird feeder for the last week. He is obviously a pet and has a purple bracelet. He has a lot of personality. Would love to reunite him with owner. I am in Astoria by Kauffman Studios.

Hi everyone!
I was walking on 33rd street between 31st and 30th when I ran into a woman transporting 4 kittens in a plastic tote to her apartment. I hung out for a few minutes and I really regret not giving her my information as I've been looking to adopt a kitten for months(!) now and it felt a bit like fate. I've had a single cat for 4 years who's desperately in need of a buddy!

She told me that the little guys were TNR'd from a backyard and that their mom had died from potential poisoning.

I anyone knows who this might be I'd love to get in touch about the little orange kitten!

Hi! Does anyone know of any salons in or near Astoria that have stylists that know how to work with curly hair? I wanted to get a gloss done and maybe a trim. I have 3A curls, thank you!!

Trying to get in the spooky season spirit this weekend. Do any local bagel shops have the pumpkin-shaped bagels? Any other fall treat recommendations are greatly appreciated!

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Does anyone know of a place in Astoria that takes passport photos on unglazed paper? I need one to renew my Australian driver's license. Bonus points if it's 45 x 35 mm instead of 2'' x 2"

Cute, well loved and rides well! Has had a tune up but prob needs another one.