Astoria Long Island City Astoria Blvd Subway Closure: What You Need to Know by Claire Leaden Since the Astoria subway line renewal project began back in October 2017, station closures and renovations have been playing a game of tag. And now, it’s time for the Astoria Blvd (…)
Astoria Meet the New WHA Writer: Claire Leaden by Claire Leaden Hello, my fellow Astorians! My name is Claire Leaden and I’m thrilled to be the new writer for We Heart Astoria! I’ve read this site since I moved to the neighborhood (…)
Where To Party Till You’re Green On Saint Patrick’s Day by Laura Caseley 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 (…)
Astoria Vintage Photos Show What Astoria Looked Like More Than 75 Years Ago by Laura Caseley Image via NYCMA If you live in Astoria, then you know that one of everyone’s favorite topics of conversation is change: how the neighborhood is changing, how it’s changed, and (…)
Transformer Fire At ConEd Lights Up The Astoria Sky by Laura Caseley If you were sitting at home minding your own business Thursday night (like I was), you probably saw the lights flicker, and then the sky turn an eerie, pulsating teal (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 9: Lagree NY by Lauren Tassone Alright, it’s time to amp up the intensity! It’s day 9 of WHA’s 12 Days of Giveaways, and Lagree NY is giving away a 5 class pack (valued at $160!) Lagree (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 8: RIOULT Dance Center by Lauren Tassone On the 8th Day of 12 Days of Giveaways, our true love RIOULT gave us the ultimate reason to dance – one winner will receive a RIOULT Dance Center 5 (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 7: The Brass Owl by Lauren Tassone We may be half way through 12 Days of Giveaways…but the fun is only beginning! Today’s giveaway is from The Brass Owl, an Astoria boutique stocked full of stylish shoes, (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 6: Yoga Agora by Lauren Tassone Make sure you tag your friend for today’s giveaway, because we’re giving away TWO giant 10-class packages from Yoga Agora (each valued at $80!). Yoga Agora is a neighborhood yoga studio that (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 5: Chateau Le Woof by Lauren Tassone And on the 5th day of WHA’s 12 Days of Giveaways, every dog and coffee lover’s dreams came true! Chateau Le Woof Astoria’s very own pet market & cafe, is giving us (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 4: Salsa in Queens by Lauren Tassone Have you always wanted to learn to dance? Or are you looking for a place to show off your moves, and make friends in the process? Salsa in Queens is (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 3: Petals & Roots by Lauren Tassone For Day 3 of our 12 Days of Giveaways, we are excited to showcase an Astorian Florist, Petals & Roots. Today, they’re giving away a Floral Arrangement valued at $150! (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2018, Day 1: Lockwood by Lauren Tassone It’s that time of year again! We’re back with We Heart Astoria’s Annual 12 Days of Giveaways. Check in each day to learn about an Astoria business and enter the (…)
Moa Coffee Opens Its Doors On 30th Ave by Laura Caseley Moa Coffee recently opened its doors on 30th Avenue, and they’ll be serving up coffee, tea, and baked goods. It’s true that Astoria is full of coffee shops, but it’s (…)
SavageHall Thrift Pop-Up Shop At Petals & Roots This Weekend by Laura Caseley SavageHall Thrift will be showcasing their fall and winter collection this and next weekend at Petals & Roots on 31st Street. SavageHall sells carefully curated women’s fashion and has featured (…)