Meg Cotner

The new Fresh Start. Last night I was able to make my way to Fresh Start for my CSA pickup. This is the market—now market/cafe—on 23rd Ave near 31st Street. (…)

‘Tis the season for making a difference and helping your fellow humans. Costa Constantinides’s office is a drop-off/donation point for three drives—coats, toys, and canned food. All of these efforts (…)

While out this morning, I spotted a Christmas tree stand already up in the Ditmars area—this is on the corner of Ditmars and 31st Street. In the past Christmas trees (…)

Our friends at 60 Beans alerted us to a new and delicious addition to their offerings—SingleCut beer in bottles! We’ve mentioned before about the new bottles at SingleCut and it’s great (…)

Thanksgiving is almost upon us! Here’s what’s what in the neighborhood for this day of thanks and eating. We recommend you call any of the places you are considering first (…)

This weekend Jen Lim and Ben Sandler, owners of The Queens Kickshaw, were featured on CBS Sunday Morning on a segment about hard cider. They mentioned the new bar/restaurant they’re (…)

WHA reader Andrea forwarded us this menu from Don Korean Grill (aka Don Korean Cuisine), which opened this week. One pressing question we had was regarding the kimchi, whether or (…)

The permanent Christmas tree in Astoria Park, transplanted last year. Central Astoria LDC is holding the second annual holiday tree lighting next month!  On Thursday, December 11, join your fellow Astorians (…)

We are so glad to hear that Sweet Afton is hosting their Winter Market again! Stop by Sunday, December 14 from noon to 5 p.m. to browse and show for (…)

Carnival of Love, on of Astoria’s beloved nonprofits, contacted us today to tell us about their upcoming toy drive and holiday party, and we couldn’t be happier that they did! It (…)

Over on 6sqft they’ve revealed plans for a new residential building located just around the corner from Kaufman Astoria Studios and Museum of the Moving Image, at 34-32 35th Street. It (…)

Back in the spring, we wrote about the predictions made about MTA fare increases in 2015: Single ride would go from $2.50 to $2.60 Weekly unlimited pass would rise from (…)

Hearkening back to Bareburger when it was brand new. We’re pleased to have a solid confirmation from the folks at Bareburger regarding the rumored connection they have with the now (…)

The folks from the Wandering Jews of Astoria reached out to us and let us know about their “Startup Shabbat,” so now we’re telling you. What is a “startup shabbat”? (…)

It’s that time again—time for the New York Cares Coat Drive, now in its 26th year. And on a cold, rainy day like this is feels particularly relevant. Did you (…)