Posts by Athena Efter
How To Shop Safely This Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday will kick off the busiest shopping season of the year, and Morris J. Schlaf, of Sacco & Fillas, addresses ways to shop safely.
Read MoreStepping “Into The Woods” With The Secret Theatre
Richard Mazda has reopened The Secret Theatre in Woodside. Check out their latest production coming to a Queens neighborhood near you.
Read MoreEli Goldman Fires Up for Charity with Tikkun BBQ
Eli Goldman is healing his community the best way he knew how—with barbecue. Goldman has raised over $80k for charity with Tikkun BBQ.
Read MoreStir Up the Batter: The Duchess of Cookies Whips Up a $1000 Gem of A Cookie
Ready for her grand entrance, the Duchess of Cookies is making her Astoria debut. She arrives on scene atop a baccarat catchall dish with a ruby chocolate shoe, a string of freshwater pearls, and the star of the show – a ruby chocolate ganache-filled cookie encased in 23-karat gold leaves
Read MoreUnderstanding the Checks and Balances of Social Media
In a world where we are increasingly becoming more and more entrenched in virtual communication and online lifestyles, it’s important to remember that what we say is no longer just what we say; any intended, or unintended comments made, that are not fully explained or misunderstood, can be left open to interpretation, leaving us more…
Read MoreCulture Lab: Drumming Up Scenes for Art in Queens
Culture Lab in LIC, brings you a unified space that represents the diversity of art in our community, from fine arts to performing arts.
Read MoreChurn Up the Cream with Eva’s Helado
What happens when two unusual, and highly compatible textures and flavors come together? You get the wholesome creamy goodness of sweet cream blended together with Mexican vanilla and churro swirls to indulge your sweet tooth with a panache of Latin flavor. California-based McConnell’s Family Dairy has been crafting fine ice cream for 70 years, using…
Read MoreThese Scenes Are Made of Dreams
Put the Pop in Your Picnic with VibeNic We all know there are some backyard divas out there when it comes to going all out on the green, so we’ve upped the outdoor game. We went from camping to glamping, and now we are turning an ordinary picnic into an elegant, luxurious experience worthy of…
Read MoreTHE COVID VACCINE AND ALL THAT’S IN BETWEEN
We know what’s on your mind. While vaccine protection from COVID-19 has become widely accessible and sensible, many New Yorkers are still hesitant to get vaccinated. With indoor venues now requiring proof of vaccinations, what does all this mean for you if you are not vaccinated? In our monthly catch-up, Legal Counsel Elias Fillas…
Read MoreAstoria’s Raising the Roof
Summer is in full swing, and so are those hot, sticky, summer nights. On the flipside, when they’re dry, warm and breezy, where can you go to take it easy? We may not have an abundance of backyards, but we certainly made do – check out our list of Astoria’s can’t-miss rooftops that can turn…
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