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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 (…)

In my eyes, one of the best things about living in Astoria is the fact that practically every restaurant has those giant windows that open up the whole space when (…)

This week marked the official first day of Spring, which means Astorians are slowly but surely coming out of their winter comas. From subways back up and running (okay not (…)

Have plans for Saint Patrick’s Day? You don’t have to go all the way into Manhattan, you know. There are plenty of festivities planned right here in Astoria at some (…)

Who’s ready for 2018 to be over? The correct answer is “everyone,” and what better way to ending the year and celebrating new beginnings than with an Astoria party? Luckily (…)

Holiday shopping can be stressful, we know. But it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out by checking out Astoria’s annual collection of holiday markets, which are not only hosted (…)

Looking for something to do? Of course you are. And you’re in luck, living in a community just packed with creatives doing creative things. So WHA presents the Fall Arts (…)

Spring has arrived, and summer will be here before we know it. When the weather is nice, there is only one thing we want to do…eat and drink in the (…)

Wood roasted coffee is coming to Astoria.

The Bonnie’s biannual cocktail competition brings Queens’ best mixologists together to battle it out for the Queens Cup. This year the battle will take place on Monday, January 29th. Competitors (…)

Have you tried Dry January? The idea is simple: following the holidays, many folks (myself included) take a brief one-month break from alcoholic beverages, as one step towards jump-starting a (…)

We’ve rounded up recent food news for your viewing and future eating pleasure.

Who is open on New Year’s Day, plus stuff to do.

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 in Astoria and LIC, Queens.

Astoria and LIC’s local indie markets for the holidays!