It’s an exciting time to be a small business in Astoria! Lots of local favorites have recently celebrated anniversaries, including Astoria Bookshop (two years), Astoria Coffee (one year), and Judy (…)
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Lindsay Goyette
Have you heard of the Newtown Literary magazine? It’s the first literary journal founded and established in Queens, exclusively for writers with a strong connection to our borough. Not (…)
There’s no doubt about it: Astoria is a fantastic place for creative people. The affordable rents, supportive community, and wealth of exciting things to do provide a spectacular environment to inspire (…)
Did you know August 31 is International Bacon Day? Every day is a great day to indulge in the salty, meaty treat, but just in case you need an extra nudge, (…)
As we previously reported, Ditmars Boulevard’s charming coffee shop 60 Beans is expanding, which is exciting news for fans of the comfortable, laid-back spot. Although many of the details are (…)
Have you been to Smorgasburg Queens yet? If you haven’t, it’s time to add it to your summer bucket list. Our neighborhood’s post of the popular Brooklyn food market has everything (…)
Rentheads, brace yourselves. The groundbreaking NYC-centric musical Rent will celebrate its 20th anniversary this September. (Yes, that’s 525,600 minutes times TWENTY!) To coincide with the big birthday, Rent will be (…)
The 7th Annual New World Queens Fest, presented by Astoria Music and Arts, is going down this Saturday, August 29, from 12pm-9pm in Astoria Park. It’s going to be a (…)
Everyone has a different fitness style: some love the gym, some are all about yoga, some can run outside no matter what the weather, and some like to mix things (…)
It’s been a busy week in the neighborhood! Lots of new additions to old favorites, arrivals, and closings, so let’s get to it: Don’t call it a comeback: Sanford’s Big (…)
Calling all Queens creatives! The Astoria Art Festival is back and better than ever, and looking for YOUR submissions. From Saturday, October 17, to Saturday, October 24, restaurants and shops (…)
There’s no shortage of excellent bars in Astoria to grab a drink, but every now and then, there’s nothing like a relaxing night in. You can’t beat ordering some takeout, enjoying a (…)
There’s no doubt about it: our neighborhood is awesome. Astoria is home to outstanding places to eat, drink, learn, listen, watch, and relax. It’s only natural that friends and family from (…)
Is there a better reason to gather your friends together on a weekend afternoon than unlimited brunch? Re-hashing the week (or the previous night’s shenanighans!) is always more fun when (…)
As we previously reported, How Cats Took Over the Internet will be kicking off tomorrow, August 7, at Museum of the Moving Image and will run until January 31st. The adorable five-month presentation will (…)
