Astoria The Best Places to Eat with a Large Group by Claire Leaden A little while back one of our staffers put out a social media call for restaurant suggestions for a big group dinner–and you guys came through with lots of wonderful (…)
Long Island City LIC Taxi Cab Garage Becomes Alternative Community Art Space by Claire Leaden Smithsonian-recognized artist David Datuna just opened a new non-traditional art space in Long Island City, and it’s not just the venue—a repurposed taxi cab garage—that’s unusual. Datuna is well-known for his (…)
Astoria Long Island City Kids and Family Activities in Astoria and LIC (Summer Edition) by Claire Leaden It’s summer: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and school is OUT! Kids have a lot of energy—usually a lot more than you ;) —so here are some (…)
Astoria 15 Awesome Astoria Happy Hours by Claire Leaden Whether you’re getting out early on Fridays or just feeling the longer days, summer is a perfect time to indulge in HAPPY HOUR. As per requests, we’ve rounded up some (…)
Astoria Long Island City Help Support Hellgate Farm and GROW Queens Urban Farming by Claire Leaden You’ve probably tried, or at least seen, Hellgate Farm products (notably their delicious hot sauce) all over local Queens—from tasting parties at Big aLICe Brewing to the shelves at Lockwood and (…)
Astoria Get SOCIAL this Summer: How to Join Neighborhood Sports Leagues by Claire Leaden Astoria Social began four years ago and has been growing swiftly ever since. Their softball league started with 10 teams, and this past season they had 24—and for the darts league, (…)
Long Island City Where to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks 2019 by Claire Leaden Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show is back on the East River this Thursday, but unfortunately not the part of the river that’s close to us in Queens! They will (…)
Astoria THE NEWTOWN ROAD BACKYARD FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEIR 2019 Schedule by Claire Leaden If you caught our Summer 2019 Outdoor Movie Guide, you’ll know all the major parks that are screening outdoor movies this season. BUT did you know there’s another wonderful spot for (…)
Astoria Annual Fireworks in Astoria Park TONIGHT! by Claire Leaden With Fourth of July next week, fireworks are surely on the brain. And luckily, as is tradition, Astoria Park is kicking things off with an amazing fireworks show that is arguably (…)
Astoria Openings, Closings & Rumors Early Summer 2019 by Claire Leaden Here’s our intermittent roundup of openings/closing/rumors in the neighborhood that are too small for posts of their own. As usual, let us know if there’s anything you’ve noticed on your (…)
Astoria Vote Today for Queens DA: What You Need to Know by Claire Leaden Today is Primary Election Day, when registered Democrats and Republications in NYC can vote to nominate candidates in their party for City Council, district attorney and judicial jobs—the third time (…)
Astoria Relive Elementary School Glory w/ Adult Spelling Bees at Q.E.D. TONIGHT! by Claire Leaden You were either the kid that was fighting for first place against your 5th grade arch-nemesis every year, or the one purposely spelling the second-round word wrong because you couldn’t (…)
Astoria 10 Years on Steinway: A History of Sol Dance Center by Claire Leaden Sol Dance Center has survived 10 years on Steinway Street—which we all know is quite an accomplishment. The dance studio was founded upon the Latin and Classical roots of owner, Karla (…)
Astoria Jackson Heights MAKE MUSIC on the Summer Solstice in Queens by Claire Leaden Make Music New York is New York City’s music festival for the people and by the people! Their mission celebrates the musician in all of us, connects New Yorkers to their (…)
Astoria 10 Superb Spots for Summer Bottomless Brunch in Astoria by Claire Leaden Lots of readers have asked for bottomless brunch lists, so here you go! 10 of our favorite places to enjoy morning drink deals and breakfast foods, sweet or savory. In (…)