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As people look for more tangible ways to better support, amplify, and represent Black people in our communities, here is one way to start right here in Astoria.  This list (…)

Of course you can still get takeout, but if you’ve ever wanted to make some of your favorite Astoria restaurants at home (especially now that we’re home all the time), (…)

As part of NYC’s summer plan, Mayor de Blasio started an “Open Streets” program, which involves blocking off various streets to traffic across all five boroughs and only leaving them (…)

The Bel Aire Diner’s drive-in movie nights have quickly become the hottest tickets in Astoria…and all of NYC, really. And now some lucky hospital workers can enjoy a free movie (…)

Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside a creative (…)

Taking a simple trip to the grocery store has vastly changed during this time, but it’s not the only way to shop for food. Many of NYC’s farmers markets are (…)

It’s no secret that this is a challenging time for many people all over NYC (and frankly, the world), but it has been particularly difficult for local small business owners. (…)

Here’s a BIG shout out to local business! Astoria’s own lifestyle boutique The Brass Owl was recently selected for a Small Business Spotlight with Qurate Retail (nbd, they only own (…)

When taking a (socially distant) walk around the neighborhood, or picking up local takeout, you may have noticed flyers like the below when the effects of the virus were first (…)

If you’re over baking and puzzles, why not make a new art project your next quarantine activity? Luckily, you can do just that while also supporting local Astoria businesses. From (…)

BY ANNA DORÉ Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)

Mayor de Blasio announced at the end of last week that all NYC Public Pools will remain closed this summer. Sadly that means our own local Astoria Pool! Because of (…)

Yesterday, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order stating that “all people MUST wear a mask or face covering in public in situations where social distancing is not possible” (for example, (…)

BY ANNA DORÉ Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)

As we all try to stay indoors as much as possible, it’s still turning into spring on the New York City streets. Luckily, you can still get a taste of (…)