Astoria locals Ashley Cavadas and Hannah Lokken both grew up as self-proclaimed “art nerds,” always crafting and creating. They both followed that passion through school—with Hannah studying Illustration & Graphic Design (…)
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Whether you’re always living that #Budget lifestyle, or are trying to recoup your wallet after a spend-heavy weekend, it’s always good to have some seriously cheap eats in your back pocket. (…)
It’s Memorial Day Weekend…which means it’s unofficially summer…which means it’s time for our annual 50+ THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER list!! From opportunities to get more social (sports! trivia leagues! (…)
We first mentioned Oli.Vine on Ditmars in our Spring Openings, Closings & Rumors roundup, but we’ve recently learned that Astoria’s own CHOPPED champion and former Akrotiri chef Nicholas Poulmentis is now (…)
Our “film buff” post a couple weeks back was only an appetizer for all of the outdoor movies in the neighborhood this summer! Here’s the full list so you know (…)
TGIF, it’s time for the weekend!! Here’s what’s going on in the neighborhood: First, the end of everyone’s favorite fantasy epic has finally come. This is where we know they’re (…)
A magical weasel crash lands in Queens and befriends a girl who’s down on her luck, granting her a wish for a new apartment. When evil General Zorgo gets wind, he (…)
Art + Beer may not be the most classic combination, but having all local breweries at an experimental art museum complete with a DJ set and outdoor film screenings? Now (…)
If you’re looking for a summer job, a side gig or a completely new career, we’ve got you covered! Update your resume this weekend and then make your way around (…)
May seems to be chock-full of holidays, and next up is Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12! Whether you’re looking to treat your own mother, grandma, sister, friend or other (…)
Lots of busy business in Astoria recently! What are you most excited to see and try? Do you have any additional insights into the closings or rumors? Let us know (…)
Readers were dismayed last week to see that neighborhood staple Vaccaro’s Bakery & Cafe was CLOSED. The bakery, located at 28-05 Steinway Street in Astoria, opened in 1981 and has (…)
There’s nothing quite like biting into a freshly steamed, pillowy soft dumpling. Tasting the fluffy dough, along with flavorful meat in a sauce that’s the perfect combo of sweet and (…)
You know what’s even better than a bar crawl? A DESSERT crawl. Yes, you heard that right. Instead of hopping from bar to bar grabbing drinks, the perfect Astoria spring/summer (…)
About a month ago we shared information on this year’s Participatory Budgeting process in our district. As a reminder, this is when City Council members (ours is Costa Constantinides, District 22) allocate (…)