Astoria Get Tix To The Astoria Art Fest Art Crawl! by Mackenzi Farquer It’s that time of year again, kids…it’s time to see awesome locally produced art right here in our neighborhood. This year we’re thrilled to be the sponsor of the Astoria (…)
Long Island City We Heart Astoria is Proud To Present Our Very First CMJ Showcase! by Lindsay Goyette You guys, we’re so excited about this! If you’re a fan of live music, you’ve probably attended the CMJ Music Marathon, an annual NYC event that brings thousands of bands (…)
Beyond Spice Lattes: The Best Pumpkin Items in Astoria! by Lindsay Goyette Fall is in the air! It’s time to trade in our sundresses for scarves and embrace the new season. What’s one thing to look forward to each year? PUMPKIN! The (…)
Astoria GIVEAWAY: Cupcake Bonanza & Basket of Basket of Biscotti From Aloria! by Mackenzi Farquer Today we’re thrilled to be giving away not one, but TWO delicious prizes from our newest WHA sponsor, Aloria Cakes based right here in Astoria’s Welling Court area. Today’s prizes (…)
Do You Want To Write for We Heart Astoria? by Mackenzi Farquer Calling all talented writers, scoop chasers, and generally motivated Astorians- WHA is hiring! We’re looking for a few good staff members to join our already awesome team. What we’re looking (…)
Astoria A Dog Run In Astoria? It’s Happening! by Lindsay Goyette It’s a great time to be a dog owner in Astoria! We’ve already shared the scoop about a hip new doggie cafe, and now, even bigger news: Our local officials (…)
Astoria Astoria Small Business Owner Spotlight: Aimee of Art of Fitness by WHA Guest Astoria is so amazing because of the wonderful businesses we’re surrounded by that make it the best neighborhood to live, work, and play in. That’s why we’re excited to kick (…)
Astoria 25 Places to Hang Out with Big Groups in Astoria by WHA Guest The process of getting a big groups of friends together to go out can be painful. It can also be the reason your night was so amazing. The logistics aren’t always easy, (…)
Hybrid Cafe and Pet Store Chateau Le Woof Open on 30th Ave by Mackenzi Farquer UPDATED with additional scoop! This just in- there’s a new coffee shop in town, and this one is for the dogs. (Well ok- and their people, too.) We just (…)
Long Island City Coffey Shop Tattoos Brings Ink to Long Island City by Lindsay Goyette Interested in getting inked? Great news! Coffey Shop Tattoos, a custom tattoo shop, has opened in Long Island City. Owner Gene Coffey is bringing his signature style to our neighborhood (…)
Party in Style with Coalition for Queens at the C4Q Gala at MoMA PS1 by WHA Guest Launched in 2011 by Jukay Hsu, Coalition for Queens fosters the Queens tech ecosystem to increase economic opportunity and transform the world’s most diverse community into a leading hub for (…)
Astoria A Breezy Brunch at The Astor Room by Lindsay Goyette The Astor Room is one of those places I’ve enjoyed for so many different occasions: a fancy cocktail/catchup session, a celebratory birthday dinner, and a giddy group brunch. It’s upscale but (…)
Astoria Tonight Show Saxophonist Funks Up Sunday Nights at The Strand by Lindsay Goyette The Strand Smokehouse has always been a great spot for live music, and a new Sunday evening session makes our neighborhood BBQ joint THE place to be for tunes this fall. Astorian Ian Hendrickson-Smith, the saxophone player (…)
Astoria Astoria Craft Near The Park Now Open by Mackenzi Farquer This just in- Astoria Craft on 26th Road near the park is finally open! This is super great news for those of us who live near the park and are (…)
Astoria Are You Ready For Some Football! Here’s Where To Catch NFL Games In Astoria by Lindsay Goyette Football season is finally here! Whether you’re a die-hard pigskin fan or just someone who just enjoys a reason to party on Sundays, there’s an Astoria bar to get in on (…)