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Welcome to another Astoria Small Business Owner Spotlight! Today we have the Petey of Petey’s Burger, one of Astoria’s favorite burger joints. Take it away, Petey! Name of Biz: PETEY’S (…)

It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Astoria! The unseasonably warm temperatures are on their way out, which means a few things: it’s time for sweaters, boots, scarves, and (…)

We’re in that post-Halloween candy/pre-Thanksgiving feast zone, where treats of all kinds seem to be everywhere. Let’s be honest: we’re going to indulge, why not do so guilt-free by getting in (…)

One of the best things about our neighborhood is the supportive community environment. People are proud to live here, and demonstrate that by frequenting our wide variety of fantastic small (…)

Name of Biz: The Brass Owl Owned by: Nicole Panettieri Year opened: September 2014 Address: 36-19 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 Known for: Great selection of ladies shoes, accessories and (…)

We heart parties almost as much as Astoria. We’d love to tell you all about our next party…but we can’t because it’s a SURPRISE. You’re just going to have to (…)

If you are planning on entertaining anyone this fall, show off your inner Martha Stewart with a centerpiece created and arranged by YOU! Join the Petals and Roots team on (…)

  This Saturday, Astoria Bookshop and Astoria Coffee team up to present the fifth edition of their now-famous neighborhood business mash-up event: The Drunk Vocab Bee. What better time to (…)

Today we’re thrilled to be giving away a year membership to LIC’s hottest new co-working space, Spaces. If you aren’t up to date on this Falchi Building addition we have (…)

It’s no surprise we’re huge fans of Nina and her crew over at Studio Nova, so imagine our delight when we found out they’ve now added an all-organic food truck & (…)

Today we’re giving away dinner for two at one of Astoria’s newest restaurants, La Gloria! This recent arrival is a well loved staple in their native Jackson Heights, and they’ve (…)

The World Series is back in Queens! After absolutely dominating the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS, the Mets kick off Game 1 of the World Series tonight at 8:00pm, taking on (…)

  When was the last time you enjoyed grocery shopping? With cramped aisles, chilly temperatures, and hard-to-find items, picking up the supplies you need to cook delicious meals at home (…)

Today I had the good fortune to find It’s Organic on 31st Avenue open after my regular Wednesday training session. I spoke to owners Lukman and Hassan, both were warm, (…)

It’s that time again—Sunnyside Restaurant Week time! The Third Annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week is a five-day promotion from October 19–23, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District. 29 restaurants (…)