Laura Caseley

Back in October, we reported that something new was moving into the old Flattopps space on Ditmars. And now, it’s open! Acento Latin Kitchen and Bar is serving up authentic (…)

If you’re in the market for some new clothes, new furniture, or maybe an interesting gift, things can easily get expensive. And fast. Luckily, there are plenty of treasures out (…)

After an impassioned email sent out late last month, it looks like The Giving Tree Yoga Studio, will be relocating in the near future after a decade on 31st Street. (…)

The owners of Long Island City’s burger and craft beer spot The Baroness have recently opened another, nearby location to get some truly warming food and drink this winter: The (…)

If you were sitting at home minding your own business Thursday night (like I was), you probably saw the lights flicker, and then the sky turn an eerie, pulsating teal (…)

The Museum of the Moving Image just announced the 40 films that will make up the eighth edition of its First Look Festival, which showcases new international cinema, as well (…)

There’s always a lot going on in Astoria, and the personalities of the main drags evolves with those changes. Right now, we’re seeing businesses opening, closing, renovating, and more. Here’s (…)

At about 2am on Thursday, December 13, a massive fire ripped through multiple storefronts on Queens Boulevard between 45th and 46th Streets. Firefighters responded immediately to the scene, where they (…)

Who’s ready for 2018 to be over? The correct answer is “everyone,” and what better way to ending the year and celebrating new beginnings than with an Astoria party? Luckily (…)

Looking for something to do that’s a little out of the ordinary this weekend? Look no further. Here’s a really quick roundup of three local things that are happening this (…)

Earlier this month, the Sparrow Film Project celebrated not only its 15th Edition, bu also its 10-year anniversary. A record 104 teams participated in the film-making competition this year, which (…)

Moa Coffee recently opened its doors on 30th Avenue, and they’ll be serving up coffee, tea, and baked goods. It’s true that Astoria is full of coffee shops, but it’s (…)

Even if the holidays stress you out a little (and it’s okay if they do), there’s still something pretty magical about all the twinkling lights in the winter darkness. It’s (…)

This weekend, December 1 and 2, The Brass Owl will be hosting three pop-up shops for all your holiday needs. Saturday, December 1, will be a double feature of Single Girl (…)

SavageHall Thrift will be showcasing their fall and winter collection this and next weekend at Petals & Roots on 31st Street. SavageHall sells carefully curated women’s fashion and has featured (…)