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ASTORIA SHOPS UNITE FOR 7th ANNUAL”SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY” RETAIL CRAWL
The independent retailers of Astoria are proud to announce the Small Business Saturday Retail Crawl that promises to be bigger than ever! More days, more stores, and bigger prizes! Nicole Panettieri, owner of one of participating stores, The Brass Owl, is the organizer of the collective Astoria retailers group, Shop Small Astoria. “I began Shop Small…
Read MoreThe Best Boutiques to Shop from on Small Business Saturday—and Beyond
Shop Till You Drop! With Small Business Saturday right around the corner on November 27th, we put together a list of the best boutique shops to visit over Thanksgiving weekend as you start your holiday shopping. Head to the following boutiques to find handmade jewelry, chic stationery, eco-friendly beauty products, international wares, and more to…
Read More1,000 Turkeys for 1,000 Queens Families
Astoria, New York. Thursday November 18, 2021. Queens Together and volunteers helped community groups distribute turkeys to families across the borough. “It’s been a difficult time for so many and communities were not getting the turkey donations they would normally get this time of year.” says Jonathan Forgash, co-founder and executive director of Queens Together.…
Read MoreShort Film on Online Dating Shooting in Astoria
Short Film on Online Dating Shooting in Astoria, Hosting Fundraiser Event on 9/23 Astoria local Allison Geller and team invite the neighborhood to join the female-led production ASTORIA, QUEENS, NY: Inspired by her own experiences online dating in New York, HOME AT NIGHT is a short thriller that follows a socially awkward male protagonist on…
Read More20 years since the theatrical release of the award-winning film Astoria
It’s been 20 years since the theatrical release of the award-winning film Astoria directed and produced by longtime Astoria residents Nick Efteriades and Athena Efter. Astoria is a love letter to the neighborhood, capturing a slice of life in a Greek-American family – their struggles, their hopes, their dreams – while expressing the vibrant corners…
Read MoreNew Art Studio for Kids & Families Opens in Long Island City!
Long Island City, Queens: Art Strong NYC, an art education organization for children and families has opened a new studio space at 43-67 11th Street, Long Island City, Queens. Art Strong NYC offers classes, day camps, birthday parties, community events and more. Art Strong NYC was founded by Ashley Cavadas and Hannah Lokken, friends and…
Read MoreAlpha Honey ® Health Arises from Pandemic to Win International Award
When the International Taste Institute in Brussels announced Alpha Honey ® Health as the winner of its Exceptional 3-Star Superior Taste Award on June 1st, the NYC business saw it as a sign of a new consciousness city-wide. Alpha Honey ® Health is proud to be a hometown, Astoria-based company and was honored to be…
Read MoreNYC Premiere of Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars at Queens World Film Festival
What happens when an entire industry is laid off in a single day? Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars, presented by hsc.tv, directed by Johnny Sweet and produced by Bryan TwZ Brousseau will have its NYC Premiere on July 3rd at Queens World Film Festival, with a live screening at Queens Theater at 1:00pm and a virtual…
Read MoreKōyō Michelin Recognized Restaurant Reopens
Kōyō, Michelin recognized—which recently reopened from the pandemic shut down—is one of just a handful of New York restaurants that focuses on kaiseki cuisine and is the vision of Chef-Owner Jay Zheng. CUISINE: Zheng’s vision has transformed Kōyō from a restaurant that focused largely on its omakase sushi offerings to a Kaiseki dining experience including hot dishes that Zheng has designed by infusing his…
Read MoreKW Realty Queens’ Experts in Real Estate
Despite the fact that it seems like there’s been a mass migration of New Yorkers spread out across the rest of the country, the real estate market in Queens is as busy as ever, including Astoria and Long Island City. From restaurants to retail, businesses are making a comeback more and more by the day,…
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