Shopping local in Astoria

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There’s no doubt that this time of year is exciting and invigorating! There’s an electric chill in the air that puts an extra pep in our step as we bounce around stores trying to find the perfect gift for the ones we love, during holiday season. But let’s be real. It can also be stressful…

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Get excited, TJ Maxx is coming to town!

Answer this: do you enjoy shopping? Do you also enjoy low prices for quality label items? Then it’s time to get excited: TJ Maxx, one of the largest department stores in the world, is slated to open on 31st Street and Ditmars this spring! With over 1,000 locations in the U.S. alone, as well as…

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‘Tis the Season to shop in Astoria!

It’s official—the holiday season has arrived in full swing, and it feels like you’ve barely even had any time to digest that Thanksgiving feast. You keep telling yourself there are still a few days to get that last gift…or maybe all of your gifts, but fear not, Astoria has got you covered! Whether you’re in…

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2nd Annual Spring Retail Crawl

This will be the 2nd Spring crawl, and the 5th crawl in total. The Astoria community has rallied behind the collective events and it not only has the event increased overall business in Astoria, but the participants both businesses and the community have responded in kind, each year. Give Me Astoria is happy to promote…

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No Trains, Shop Local!

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With the trains out on weekends this summer for upgrades, businesses are finding ways to keep Astorians local by offering them discounts all around. A small group of independent retail shops across Astoria have joined forces for this years summer promotion. Their goal, to keep Astorians shopping local while the trains are out this summer.…

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