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The new Nneji on 34th Ave has three words on its sign: “Africa. Food. Kindred.” And you’ll definitely feel that warm, familial spirit as you walk through the door. Nneji was (…)

“Openings, closings and rumors” has been a staple WHA column, and so after many months we’ve attempted to round-up of all of the changes that have taken place in the (…)

A humongous redevelopment has been proposed for 35th Ave, between Northern Blvd and 37th St. that would vastly change the quiet stretch of Astoria with several two to 26-story buildings, (…)

Some Astorians will have to find another local grocery store to shop at come fall—the Key Food at 22-15 31st Street, between Ditmars and 23rd Ave, will be permanently shutting (…)

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 (…)

COVID-19 has had undeniably detrimental effects on local businesses, and we’ve seen that start to take the form of closures all around NYC. Sadly, one of those is homey gastropub (…)

As part of NYC’s summer plan, Mayor de Blasio started an “Open Streets” program, which involves blocking off various streets to traffic across all five boroughs and only leaving them (…)

It’s no secret that this is a challenging time for many people all over NYC (and frankly, the world), but it has been particularly difficult for local small business owners. (…)

Here’s a BIG shout out to local business! Astoria’s own lifestyle boutique The Brass Owl was recently selected for a Small Business Spotlight with Qurate Retail (nbd, they only own (…)

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 (…)

Mayor de Blasio announced this week that the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing-Corona Park (where the U.S. Open is held each year) will be converted into a temporary (…)

After much anticipation and heartache, almost one year after it was originally supposed to open, the Steinway Street Chipotle will officially open this Thursday, March 26 (TOMORROW!). Due to the (…)

A new restaurant is shaking up the Astoria Greek dining scene, named after an ancient Greek queen. With a gorgeous, rustic and intentionally-designed interior, plus the freshest fish possible (flown (…)

A new food pop-up has come to Long Island City…and it looks out of this world. Daily Spoon, located at 25-34 Jackson Avenue, comes from Chef Tristan Chin-Fatt and Deon Whiskey, (…)

Since there are two noteworthy changes that have recently been announced for the northern end of Astoria—down toward 20th Ave, between 37th and 45th St…at the East River/Luyster Creek/Bowery Bay—we (…)