Laura Caseley

Have plans for Saint Patrick’s Day? You don’t have to go all the way into Manhattan, you know. There are plenty of festivities planned right here in Astoria at some (…)

The Geekery on Broadway is transforming, but don’t worry: it will still be a place for all your gaming needs, as well as a place to meet other gaming enthusiasts. (…)

Image via NYCMA If you live in Astoria, then you know that one of everyone’s favorite topics of conversation is change:  how the neighborhood is changing, how it’s changed, and (…)

Are you excited for the Oscars? Whether you’ve been keeping up with the nominations and rooting for your favorites, or whether you’re just down to see some red carpet fashion, (…)

If there’s one constant thing about Astoria, it’s that it’s always full of change. There’s been a lot of that lately in the neighborhood (and we’re not just talking about (…)

After a long and much-publicized bid for the new location of its second headquarters, Amazon has decided to not make Long Island City its new home. There’s been a lot (…)

The news of Amazon’s new headquarters, nicknamed HQ2, has met with plenty of controversy in the neighborhood. And now, according to several sources, its chilly reception from politicians and the (…)

We already told you about all the romantic (or not) things you can get up to this Valentine’s, but it turns out, there are even more Valentine’s Day shenanigans to (…)

No, it’s not over. We’re talking about the seemingly neverending repairs and revamps to the Astoria line, of course. While the Broadway and 39th Avenue stations have finally reopened, making (…)

Portalia, known for its Italian fare as well as its brunch, has closed, but if you’re worried about a loss of Italian food, don’t be. The Broadway spot was taken (…)

Super Bowl LIII is upon us, like it or not. But don’t worry. Astoria always delivers when it comes to making sure there’s something for everyone regardless of the occasion. (…)

In the mood for something different somewhere familiar? Look no further than this weekend’s culinary event, known as the Viking Homestead Kitchen Takeover. Hosted at Astoria Provisions, it will feature (…)

Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday about love, but also about stuffing yourself with chocolate. Some people are super into the holiday, and love sharing trinkets and tokens of affection (…)

**UPDATE: THE STATION IS OPEN! Service has been restored to the Broadway N/W stop as of today, January 24th. News on the street is the 39th St. station will resume (…)

The space under Acropolis and just east of Taverna Kyclades has been vacant for a long time (about 7 years, to be exact), walled off by dark green boards that (…)