Astoria ASTORIA INTERIORS: CLASSY CHIC ON 12TH STREET by Claire Leaden Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside a chic (…)
Astoria Living Naturally in Astoria: Q&A with Tamykah Anthony of Xanthines All Natural Products by Claire Leaden If you’ve ever peeked at the ingredients list on your shampoo, deodorant, or even toothpaste, you may have been surprised to find an incredibly long list with lots of names (…)
Who’s Hiring In Astoria: July 2020 by Claire Leaden If you’re on the hunt for a new (or additional) job, we’ve got you covered! Feel free to email claireleaden@gmail.com if you have any additions to this list. Lockwood Lockwood (…)
This Challenge to Support Only Black-Owned Businesses for 30 Days Was Founded Right Here in Astoria by Claire Leaden Propelled by the current energy behind the Black Lives Matter movement and the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, Astoria native Dorissa White co-founded the #BuyBlack30Challenge along with friend Kiera (…)
Astoria Small Businesses: Fill Out This Survey to Learn More About Resources During COVID-19 by Claire Leaden 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. (…)
Astoria Watch Astoria’s The Brass Owl & Owner Nicole Panettieri Featured On QVC & HSN by Claire Leaden 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 (…)
Astoria Astoria Interiors: A Prized Piano On 30th Ave by Claire Leaden Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head inside a well-traveled (…)
5 Local Ways to Flex Your Creative Muscles During Quarantine by Claire Leaden If you’re over baking and puzzles, why not make a new art project your next quarantine activity? Luckily, you can do just that while also supporting local Astoria businesses. From (…)
Astoria Interiors: Beachy and Boho on Astoria Blvd by Claire Leaden BY ANNA DORÉ Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)
Astoria Where To Buy Face Masks in Queens (And How to Make Your Own With Help from Locals) by Claire Leaden Yesterday, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order stating that “all people MUST wear a mask or face covering in public in situations where social distancing is not possible” (for example, (…)
Astoria How To Support Your Favorite Small Businesses In Astoria During This Time by Claire Leaden Now that all non-essential stores have been mandated to shut down to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many local boutiques and stores need your help to stay afloat. If (…)
Astoria Astoria’s Spring Retail Crawl is Back in April by Claire Leaden UPDATE: Shop Small Astoria Announced: “With this public health risk increasing, we feel it is in the community’s best interest to move this large scale event to a later date (…)
Save the Dates: Queens Craft Brigade’s 2020 Season by Claire Leaden Everyone’s favorite local craft fair is back! The Queens Craft Brigade, which was started in 2017 by Queens local Robert Duffy, features vendors who are exclusively in Queens. Over 150 small (…)
Astoria Astoria Interiors: A Rent-Stabilized Railroad On 30th Ave by Claire Leaden BY ANNA DORÉ Welcome back to another edition of Astoria Interiors, a series where we go inside neighborhood homes to showcase design on the most local level. Today we head (…)
Who’s Hiring in Astoria: February 2020 by Claire Leaden If you’re on the hunt for a new (or additional) job, we’ve got you covered! Lockwood; multiple locations These Queens lifestyle stores have four open roles—are you one of the (…)