Astoria Astoria Pool Is Opening Back Up On August 1–Here’s What That Could Look Like by Claire Leaden Earlier this year we reported that Astoria Pool would not be opening this summer, as Mayor de Blasio declared that all NYC Pools would remain closed due to city budget (…)
Astoria Astoria Pool Will Not Open This Summer by Claire Leaden 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 (…)
Astoria POD SAVE ASTORIA WEEK: How to Start Your Own Podcast with Chris Gersbeck by Claire Leaden When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)
Astoria POD SAVE ASTORIA WEEK: Making the First Move with ‘Shooters Gotta Shoot’ by Claire Leaden When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)
Astoria POD SAVE ASTORIA WEEK: Chatting New Yorkers Up with ‘We’ll Be Right Back’ by Claire Leaden When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)
Astoria POD SAVE ASTORIA WEEK: The ‘Why’ of True Crime Culture with ‘DIE-ALOGUE’ by Claire Leaden When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)
POD SAVE ASTORIA WEEK: The History of Podcasting with ‘Keith and The Girl’ by Claire Leaden When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)
Astoria ‘Actoria’ Brings Upbeat Cabaret Fun to Astoria at Beans & Lager by Claire Leaden Did you know you can experience legendary Broadway shows right here in Astoria? Okay, the stage might be *slightly* smaller, but the energy (and talent) is just as palpable! We’re (…)
Astoria Jackson Heights Long Island City Sunnyside Woodside Hear From Queens Borough President Candidates at Open Education Forum Tomorrow by Claire Leaden Tomorrow, December 10 at 7 p.m., educational organizations Zone 126 and the Varsity Boys and Girls Club are hosting an Education Forum with the Queens Borough Presidential Candidates. They are (…)
Astoria Jackson Heights Sunnyside Tree Lightings in Astoria (& Nearby) That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit by Claire Leaden One of the nicest parts of the holiday season each year is the variety of tree lightings (and post office lightings? see below!). Here’s our roundup for this year—we’ll add (…)
How to Give Back in Astoria This Holiday Season by Claire Leaden Of course giving back to our community year-round is so important, but making a concentrated effort during a set period of time is always helpful — and the holiday season (…)
Astoria Step into LIC’s Most Stylish Art Galleries This Weekend at LIC OPEN ARTS by Claire Leaden If you’ve ever strolled past any of the gorgeous, curated art galleries in Long Island City, but felt too intimated to walk in or didn’t quite know how the process (…)
Pet-Friendly Places in Queens by Claire Leaden Just take a walk in your local park or sit at an outdoor café in the summer, and you’ll know that New Yorkers LOVE their pets. According to the New York (…)
Astoria This New Website Lets You See the Secret Histories of Astoria by Claire Leaden Many of NYC’s museums and historical societies have teamed up with tech nonprofit Urban Archive to share the hidden histories of the city with New Yorkers. The nonprofit, whose mission (…)
Astoria How to Work Out in Astoria Park (According to 3 Locals) by Claire Leaden When I saw someone doing a workout at Rainey Park a few weeks back—running up and down the stairs, doing push-ups on the benches and squats along the water—I thought (…)