Curb your coffee craving at Cascara Coffee & Tea

Astoria, much like many other NYC neighborhoods, is slowly but surely experiencing the influx of larger-name brands and chain stores into the area. To some, the addition of chain corporations is welcomed and signifies Astoria’s place as a hotspot within the city. To others, the issue becomes more sensitive—what happens to the ‘mom and pop’…

Read More

It’s The Perfect Time for It’s Personal Baby!

It’s Personal Baby is here just in time to make finding that special gift for the little ones a whole lot easier. With the holidays around the corner, some of us may feel a little overwhelmed by the pressure of getting the perfect gift, especially for the little ones in our lives. Do they already…

Read More

Santa Is Coming to Steinway Street!!!

Santa Is Coming to Steinway Street!!! Come one come all and spend the day with Santa! There will be free face painting, balloon art and a special gift from Santa! Don’t forget to bring your cameras!  When:  Sunday, December 9th, 2018 From 12:00-4:00 PM Where: At Sol Dance Center 30-16 Steinway Street A special thanks…

Read More

A Very Astoria Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year again, when the holidays are just around the corner and once more, you’ve waited until the last possible minute to make plans. Perhaps you want to avoid political conversations with that distant cousin you see every year, or you want to take the family somewhere new to celebrate Thanksgiving for…

Read More

Astoria Community unites to donate pajamas and books for children

Delgado, Mojave, Give Me Astoria and Simotas Host Ninth Annual Pajama and Book Drive  Astoria, N.Y. –On Thursday, November 8th, the annual Pajama Drive was again hosted by Maria L. Delgado, Mojave, Give Me Astoria and Assemblymember Aravella Simotas. More than 120 guests attended the event to support this charitable event which benefits the children…

Read More

The 6th Annual “Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration!”

The 6th Annual “Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration.” Hosted by Central Astoria Local Development Coalition.  This FREE event will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 2018 on the Great Lawn at Astoria Park from 2 – 5PM. Expect a day filled with music, train rides, refreshments, balloon art, face painting and much more! Bring…

Read More

Milkflower: Astoria’s innovative take on a New York favorite

Winter is fast approaching. Picture it: you’ve had a long day at the office, the temperature is sub-zero outside and all you want is a nice, warm, delicious slice of comfort (and perhaps an accompanying drink). Thankfully, Astoria, there is a solution for you. Enter here, Milkflower. Opened in 2013 and located on 34-12 31st…

Read More

Yes! Astoria Market is back

Astoria Market’s holiday shopping event will be held on December 2, 9 and 16 at the Bohemian Hall’s main hall. Come on by to snag that perfect handmade gift for your loved ones. At all 3 events, there will be a full house of fantastic vendors, where you’ll find art, jewelry, toys, chocolates, body care,…

Read More

IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS!

Astoria is always packed with things to do on Halloween, but this year it seems like there’s even more going on than usual.  Here are a few more options between now and October 31 you can check out: Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana Tufino Spooktacular Halloween Party includes live music, drink specials and costume contest!  Make your…

Read More

Find your balance at Yoga Agora with Parent and Child Classes

If you’re a yoga veteran, or if you’ve never heard of an asana in your life, Yoga Agora is a center that caters to everyone. There are classes solely for beginner, that teach the basics and move slow, as well as weekend advanced classes. And the exciting addition to their schedule is Parent Classes! They…

Read More