June 11, 2025 By Allison Kridle Nothing says summer in Astoria quite like a community BBQ, a block party atmosphere and a horror movie screening under the stars. Tikkun BBQ, the mission-driven pop-up founded during the pandemic, is teaming up once again with 31st Ave Open Street, the Astoria Horror Club and local creatives to… Read more »
June 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A cornerstone of Catholic life in Astoria will celebrate a century of faith and service this weekend. Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, located at 21-47 29th St., will mark its 100th anniversary with a special Mass on Sunday, June 8, at 11 a.m. Bishop Robert Brennan, head of the… Read more »
June 4, 2025 By Kathryn Greene In Filipino, the word barkada means a clique or informal group of friends—and that’s exactly what chef and owner Giemay Manuel is cultivating in Astoria with her new restaurant, Barkada Social Club, located at 33-05 Broadway. “Barkada is about being a collective of different friends, and I feel like… Read more »
June 3, 2025 By Richard Khuzami In recent years, the 31st Street corridor in Astoria has steadily evolved, and the proposed rezoning at 32-07 31st Street for a 13-story senior housing development is the next necessary step. This rezoning would allow for 100% affordable senior housing directly adjacent to the Broadway/31st st subway station. It’s… Read more »
June 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Council passed legislation on Wednesday, May 28, that will bring greater transparency and accountability to the city’s public benefits system, a move that Council Member Tiffany Cabán and advocates hailed as a victory for low-income New Yorkers navigating bureaucratic barriers. The bill, Intro 1148 and… Read more »
May 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin For those about to rock, we salute you. Dave’s Lesbian Bar (DLB), a monthly pop-up event space, invited LGBTQ+ bands from across New York City to rock out at the fourth annual Battle of the Bands on Sunday, June 1 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will… Read more »
May 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres If you’ve ever dreamed of free wings for a year, Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Astoria is giving you 25 chances to make it a reality this Friday. Buffalo Wild Wings GO is officially celebrating its grand opening in Astoria this Friday, May 30, with a community ribbon cutting,… Read more »
May 22, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud A historic Queens landmark was brought to life in a new way last week as the NYPD Jazz Band performed the inaugural concert at the newly renovated Astoria Pool Performance Center, marking a significant milestone in the adaptive reuse of the iconic 1936 Robert Moses-era diving pool. The event,… Read more »
May 13, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel All women and girls deserve to feel safe—and thanks to Malikah, many in Queens are beginning to feel more empowered than ever. Malikah is an Astoria-based, women-led grassroots nonprofit dedicated to combating violence and building power and safety for all women and girls. Originally launched as a program, Malikah… Read more »
May 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres When glam metal meets late-night cravings, only one outcome is possible: Hall of Fame glory. A local rocker’s ode to the Sunnyside White Castle has earned him a spot among the chain’s most legendary fans. White Castle will induct 14 devoted fans into its Cravers Hall of Fame on… Read more »