Small Business Owners Spotlight

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 (…)

When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)

When we started looking into local podcasts a few weeks back for story ideas, there were so many good opportunities for content that we decided to make it a week-long (…)

Today’s Small Business Owner Spotlight is all about Nathan Finnegan who brings all the FUN to the LGBTQ community through Albatross Bar and ICON Astoria. How did an Irish Engineer end (…)

One of my favorite parts about writing for WHA is learning about inspiring business owners in our neighborhood. We are so lucky to have so many kickass go-getters among us, (…)

  An awesome trend has emerged lately in Astoria, and we’re totally on board with it. Local business owners, even new ones, are making it a priority to not only (…)

We’ve made it pretty clear that we LOVE Diamond Dogs. It’s the kind of bar where you immediately feel at home: the vibe is comfortable, the beer and cocktail selection (…)

If I had to choose just one treat to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would most definitely be COOKIES. That’s why I was delighted to discover Sexy Batch Baking (…)

We’re still coming down from the high of last week’s Best of Astoria bash. (Yes, the party was THAT awesome.) One of my favorite parts of the evening has to (…)

Third times a charm! Our third volume of The Paper is now available. This edition is the BEST because it’s all about the Best of Astoria. We’ve got a WHA (…)

Welcome to another Astoria Business Owner Spotlight! Today we have Steven Schnall of Quontic Bank. Take it away! Name of Business: Quontic Bank Owned by: Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO Year (…)

If you’ve ever felt that your life has gone off track, or you are unsatisfied with your career, or even if you are just looking for support or a cheerleader, (…)

It’s no secret that Astoria is known for its fantastic Greek restaurants. One spot that demonstrates our neighborhood’s Greek roots while also embracing modern taste is Ovelia, who are celebrating (…)

  Q.E.D. is the type of place that immediately feels welcoming. Part performance space, part bar, and part venue for a diverse selection of classes, this spot always has something new and exciting going (…)

  One of the coolest things about writing for We Heart Astoria is getting the opportunity to share the stories of our fantastic small business owners. I was excited to (…)