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 (…)
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 Long Island City Where to Treat Your Mama for Mother’s Day This Weekend by Claire Leaden 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 (…)
Weekend Pick: Return of the Queens Craft Brigade by Claire Leaden Your favorite neighborhood artisans are back this Sunday, April 7 for the return of the Queens Craft Brigade (QCB)! For those who don’t know, QCB is a group that puts on (…)
Astoria TJ Maxx Astoria to Open MAY 19! by Claire Leaden UPDATE: The TJ Maxx Astoria opening has been pushed back to Sunday, MAY 19, same hours. Back in November we reported that TJ Maxx Astoria was coming to Ditmars in Spring (…)
The Geekery To Become Good Games NYC by Laura Caseley The Geekery on Broadway is transforming, but don’t worry: it will still be a place for all your gaming needs, as well as a place to meet other gaming enthusiasts. (…)
Even MORE Valentine’s Day Events In Astoria! by Laura Caseley We already told you about all the romantic (or not) things you can get up to this Valentine’s, but it turns out, there are even more Valentine’s Day shenanigans to (…)
Find Unexpected Treasures At These Astoria Thrift Shops by Laura Caseley If you’re in the market for some new clothes, new furniture, or maybe an interesting gift, things can easily get expensive. And fast. Luckily, there are plenty of treasures out (…)
3 Pop-Up Shops This Weekend At The Brass Owl by Laura Caseley This weekend, December 1 and 2, The Brass Owl will be hosting three pop-up shops for all your holiday needs. Saturday, December 1, will be a double feature of Single Girl (…)
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 (…)
Astoria’s Holiday Markets Have All Your Locally Sourced Gifts This Season by Laura Caseley 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 (…)
Astoria TJ Maxx Is Coming To Ditmars Spring 2019 by Laura Caseley There’s been quite a bit of buzz about all the new businesses and planned construction on 31st Street near the Ditmars station, and just as many opinions about what that (…)
Where To Get The Best Costumes In Astoria This Halloween by Laura Caseley Halloween is not only the best holiday because of the candy and the spookiness, but also because it doesn’t require the tons of planning that often comes with other holidays. (…)
Astoria Small Business Owner Spotlight: LIPSTICKBOWTIES! by Lindsay Goyette 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, (…)
Astoria Astoria Small Biz Owner Spotlight: Nicole of The Brass Owl by WHA Guest Name of Biz: The Brass Owl Owned by: Nicole Panettieri Year opened: September 2014 Address: 36-19 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 Known for: Great selection of ladies shoes, accessories and (…)