Could Astoria and LIC soon be home to these novel cross shaped pools? Curbed recently reported that the 5-year-old +Pool folks have tested their concept and might be ready to (…)
Living
Just over a year and a half ago, one of Queens’ most memorable landmarks disappeared overnight. In order to convert the large warehouse into new condos, Jerry Wolkoff, the owner (…)
Waldo has been welcomed back in Astoria & LIC. Find him at 25 awesome local businesses! The Astoria Bookshop welcomed Waldo on June 12th. This July, as it has for (…)
With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)
Always one of our favorite signs that summer is near—the return of the greenmarket at Socrates Sculpture Park. Look for it the first time in 2015 on Saturday, June 6 and (…)
We’re so excited to check out the newest Socrates Sculpture Park exhibitions, which open this Sunday, May 17th. The Living Pyramid, seen in progress above and rendered below, is (…)
One of our favorite family friendly events is upon us- Kite Flight is this Saturday at Socrates Sculpture Park*! Here’s more info from their website: Using recycled materials, children and (…)
Imagine a music festival that involves no travel, no badges, and no pretentious outfits. This day-long festival comes to you: while you pick up a morning coffee, go for a (…)
As many of you know, it’s Participatory Budgeting season in Astoria! During April 13-19, residents will vote on up to five projects that they want to see funded. Ballot proposals that get (…)
It’s here, it’s here! It’s finally here! Feast your eyes on the winners of this year’s Best of Astoria competition—we just ended the party and had a great time sharing (…)
The NYC Social Innovation Festival is headed to Queens! Hosted at the fantastic QNS Collective, the event highlights technology for a better life in NYC. Join them on Saturday, March (…)
Beautiful Astoria Park in warmer weather. This coming Sunday, March 1, join the Astoria Park Alliance for the Q.E.D. Jam – this is live performance at Q.E.D. to benefit the (…)
So maybe “snowmageddon” wasn’t quite the storm everyone expected. That being said, who doesn’t love a free day to play in the snow, drink hot chocolate, and take advantage of (…)
A photo post of Astoria and LIC’s first real snow of 2015 as submitted by our readers and the Instagram community
A comprehensive list of the best gyms in Astoria, Queens based on criteria such as location, price, classes and people.