Astoria Long Island City Where To Watch Fireworks This July 4th by Mackenzi Farquer Do you already have “where should I watch the fireworks” anxiety? Fear not! We’ve rounded up some of the best spots to watch fireworks in Astoria and LIC. Do you (…)
Long Island City Could Astoria Get A Floating Pool in The East River? by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Astoria The Best Street Art in Astoria You’ve Been Missing: Welling Court Mural Project by WHA Guest 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 (…)
Astoria Long Island City 50+ Things To Do This Summer in Astoria & Long Island City by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Astoria The Socrates Greenmarket Returns to Astoria June 6 by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Long Island City The Living Pyramid Open Sunday at Socrates Sculpture Park by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Astoria Long Island City Kite Flight is this Saturday! by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Astoria Make Music New York Hits Astoria 6/21, and Here’s How YOU Can Get Involved! by Lindsay Goyette 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 (…)
Astoria We Heart Participatory Budgeting + Our Reccomendations by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Come To the Q.E.D. Jam for Astoria Park Alliance by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Astoria Snow Day by Emily Rios 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 (…)
Astoria Long Island City Astoria’s First Real Snow of the Season by Judith Rich A photo post of Astoria and LIC’s first real snow of 2015 as submitted by our readers and the Instagram community
Astoria Help Improve Van Alst Playground – Your Input is Needed! by Meg Cotner Just a reminder about tonight’s meeting about the Van Alst Playground (14-14 29th Avenue). Basically, the Playground is in for some improvements, which is terrific news. Here’s the skinny: Please (…)
Astoria The Second Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Returns in December by Meg Cotner The permanent Christmas tree in Astoria Park, transplanted last year. Central Astoria LDC is holding the second annual holiday tree lighting next month! On Thursday, December 11, join your fellow Astorians (…)
Astoria Park’s Leaf Fest Starts This Weekend by Meg Cotner Fall is a lovely time of the year with its cool, crisp air, changing leaves, and it’s the beginning of braising season (yum). But speaking of the changing leaves, they (…)