Claire Leaden

Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside a spacious (…)

Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside an actor’s (…)

The new Nneji on 34th Ave has three words on its sign: “Africa. Food. Kindred.” And you’ll definitely feel that warm, familial spirit as you walk through the door. Nneji was (…)

BY: ANNA DORÉ Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)

Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside a chic (…)

“Openings, closings and rumors” has been a staple WHA column, and so after many months we’ve attempted to round-up of all of the changes that have taken place in the (…)

BY: ANNA DORE Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)

Who knew we’d be boasting two drive-in movie theaters in Queens in 2020?! After the Bel Aire Diner did its thing, our own local Museum of the Moving Image has (…)

If you’ve ever peeked at the ingredients list on your shampoo, deodorant, or even toothpaste, you may have been surprised to find an incredibly long list with lots of names (…)

A humongous redevelopment has been proposed for 35th Ave, between Northern Blvd and 37th St. that would vastly change the quiet stretch of Astoria with several two to 26-story buildings, (…)

Some Astorians will have to find another local grocery store to shop at come fall—the Key Food at 22-15 31st Street, between Ditmars and 23rd Ave, will be permanently shutting (…)

Earlier this year we reported that Astoria Pool would not be opening this summer, as Mayor de Blasio declared that all NYC Pools would remain closed due to city budget (…)

It’s HOT. And nothing quite cools you down like an icy frozen drink. Luckily, takeout cocktail laws are still in effect (until at least July 26!), so you can enjoy (…)

If you’re on the hunt for a new (or additional) job, we’ve got you covered! Feel free to email claireleaden@gmail.com if you have any additions to this list. Lockwood Lockwood (…)

NYC enters Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, June 22. This includes hair salons, real estate, non-essential in-store retail, and perhaps the most exciting of all…outdoor dining! Of course, there (…)