Astoria Long Island City What to Do on a Rainy Summer Day in Queens by Claire Leaden We have you all set for the warm, sunny days of summer in Queens, but what about when it’s dreary and rainy? (And, uh extremely humid?) We’ve definitely had our (…)
Astoria Jackson Heights Long Island City Sunnyside Woodside The MTA Wants YOUR Feedback on New Queens Bus Routes by Claire Leaden There are 107 bus routes that transport over 714,000 Queens riders each weekday—and the MTA admits those routes are outdated and not serving New Yorkers any longer. Residential and commercial (…)
Astoria Exhibit: All the Queens Houses (For You and Me) by Meg Cotner The photo exhibit, “All the Queens Houses” is about low-rise architecture in Queens and takes place at The Architectural League of New York in Manhattan until December 15.
Astoria Long Island City 50+ Things To do This Summer in Astoria and Long Island CIty (2016 Edition) by Mackenzi Farquer It’s here! Our massive, action-packed guide for summer living in Astoria and Long Island City is finally here. Movies, pool time, boozy brunches, QNS themed pop ups, and so much more. Read on…
Get Ready For the Queens Book Festival Summer 2016 by Meg Cotner Get ready for a major literary explosion in Queens! The Queens Book Festival, which the organizers plan as “the largest and most inclusive literary gathering in Queens,” is happening Summer 2016 at (…)
Astoria Small Biz Owner Spotlight: Mathew, Kendy and Wilson of Tea and Milk by WHA Guest We’re excited to feature another great business in our “Small Biz Owner” Spotlight series. Tea and Milk started with humble beginnings as a vendor at the LIC and Astoria Flea, and expanded (…)
Astoria Beautiful Vintage Photos of Astoria and Beyond from The Queens Memory Project by WHA Guest The Queens Memory Project, which has been running since 2012, “is a dynamic testament of collective memory for the residents of Queens, New York; the most diverse county in the (…)
Astoria Long Island City Sunnyside Woodside Smorgasburg Hits Queens at Last by WHA Guest In t-minus 2 days, Smorgasburg will finally be making its way to Queens. Smorgasburg Queens: The World’s Fare promises to gather some of the borough’s most diverse food in an (…)
Astoria Long Island City Summer Happenings at the Garden at Studio Square by Lindsay Goyette Summer is here (whether Mother Nature decides to cooperate or not!) and the Garden at Studio Square wants to shake out the chilly weather blues with a diverse lineup of (…)
Astoria Broom Tree Theatre Welcomes “Not as Cute as Picture” Friday, June 5 by Lindsay Goyette On Friday, June 5, the Broom Tree Theatre welcomes JD Cerna as he performs his GLAAD-nominated one-man show Not as Cute as Picture. This critically acclaimed show has received praise (…)
Astoria Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Astoria Summer Events! by Lindsay Goyette If you’re looking for family-friendly activities this summer, no need to travel outside the neighborhood! The office of Councilman Costas Constantinides has announced two upcoming all-ages events for Astorians both young (…)
Astoria Bonchon Now Open on Broadway by Lindsay Goyette Adding to the already diverse array of food options on Broadway, Bonchon, a Korean-fusion chain known for its fried chicken, has recently opened its doors. In addition to their signature dishes (…)
Astoria Queens Beer Week Kicks Off May 8! by Lindsay Goyette In case Astorians need an excuse to drink more beer, we’ve got one: Queens Beer Week kicks off Friday, May 8! Featuring tap takeovers, beer pairing dinners, and drink specials, there’s something (…)
Astoria Long Island City HOLONOMIC, A Holographic Image Exhibition, Comes to Long Island City May 1-11 by Lindsay Goyette Multitalented artist Eric Leiser is an award-winning filmmaker, puppeteer, animator, writer, and holographer based out of both New York and LA. Starting this week, he will be sharing his most (…)
Astoria Independent Bookstore Day Comes to Astoria Bookshop Saturday, May 2! by Lindsay Goyette Bookworms, mark your calendars! The first annual Independent Bookstore Day is happening this Saturday, May 2, at bookstores throughout New York City, and across the country. If there was ever (…)