Astoria TJ Maxx Is Coming To Ditmars Spring 2019 by Laura Caseley There’s been quite a bit of buzz about all the new businesses and planned construction on 31st Street near the Ditmars station, and just as many opinions about what that (…)
Astoria Spots Serving Up Thanksgiving Dinner This Year by Laura Caseley Thanksgiving dinner is great in theory, when you can tuck into warm, filling favorites like turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, but before that part, you have to cook it. Cooking (…)
Is Studio Square Closed For Good? by Laura Caseley We’ve been hearing multiple, though unsubstantiated, reports from around the Internet that Studio Square, the beer garden, bar and party spot on 36th Street, has closed. The 30,000 square-foot space (…)
Long Island City Amazon HQ2 Confirmed For LIC, Local Politicians Not Happy by Laura Caseley . When we last reported on it, Amazon was still considering both Long Island City and Arlington, Virginia as the location for its second headquarters. Originally, there were some 230 (…)
Sunnyside Queens Night Market To Host Holiday Market In Sunnyside by Laura Caseley The regular season for Queens Night Market might be over, but don’t worry: there’s still plenty of shopping to do. The Night Market normally runs on Saturday nights during the spring, summer, (…)
Astoria ConnectOne Bank Wants To Give You $100 (And Free Coffee) by Mackenzi Farquer This post is brought to you by ConnectOne, a new local bank right off the Broadway R train stop. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support We Heart Astoria. (…)
Astoria GreenChip Ewaste Now Open In Astoria by Mackenzi Farquer This post is brought to you by GreenChip, a new electronics recycling facility that’s opened right here in Astoria. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support We Heart Astoria. (…)
Fall 2018 Astoria Openings And Closings To Know About by Laura Caseley Astoria is full of nothing if not change, and it looks like there’s a new batch of changes around the corner for the neighborhood, including openings, closings, and relocations. (Oh, (…)
Astoria Chipotle Opening On Steinway by Mackenzi Farquer So that Chipotle rumor seems to finally be true. The Queens Gazette announced via Instagram today that Chipotle is taking over the old Payless Shoe space at 31-73 Steinway Street. While (…)
Astoria Astoria And LIC Represent In The 2018 New York Michelin Guide by Laura Caseley Living in Astoria means you know there’s no shortage of amazing food from around the world. It’s a pretty nice place if you love to eat. But even nicer? Seeing (…)
Astoria Long Island City Is Amazon’s “HQ2” Second Headquarters Coming to LIC? by Laura Caseley We already know that an Amazon distribution center will be moving into the old Bulova headquarters on Boody Street in Woodside, but Queens very well may get even more “Amazon” (…)
Astoria Yoga Club Welcomes Kids And Families by Laura Caseley Yoga is a great way to relax and decompress from the stress of the day, and a gentle way to get in shape. But if you have little ones, managing (…)
Here’s Some Of The Best Ways To Workout In Astoria by Laura Caseley Since we’ve returned from our summer hiatus, the fitness options in Astoria have exploded! Here’s an updated roundup of just some of the places you can get your sweat on (…)
New Real Estate Developments Happening In Astoria And LIC by Laura Caseley If there’s one thing that’s a constant in Astoria — and everywhere in the city — it’s change! Whether it’s businesses, building projects, or trains, something is always underway. Here (…)
10 Great Places To Eat Vegan In Astoria by Laura Caseley Looking for a place that serves vegan fare can be tricky. Lately, though, as the vegan life becomes more and more popular, it’s getting easier — especially in Astoria. Now, (…)