May 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Astoria on Wednesday, May 15, for what is known as Nakba Day. Nakba, which translates to ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic, refers to the ethnic cleansing and forced expulsion of 700,000 people from what is now Israel in 1948. This year, protesters… Read more »
May 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Just Salad, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its eco-friendly and healthy meal options, has just opened its first Queens location in Astoria. The grand opening of its new location at 22-17 31st Street is this weekend; the restaurant had a soft opening on April 5…. Read more »
May 8, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Tipsy Scoop, a booze-inspired ice cream store that blends classic and contemporary cocktails with a variety of ice cream flavors, celebrated its grand opening in Astoria on Saturday. The store, located at 38-15 23rd Avenue, is the sixth Tipsy Scoop location to open in New York and… Read more »
May 8, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Popular Astoria coffee shop Seek Coffee is set to open a new location on Ditmars Boulevard in early June. Seek, which opened near Broadway nine months ago, is expected to open on June 1 at the site of the former Yogurt la Crepe eatery, 29-02 Ditmars Blvd.,… Read more »
May 7, 2024 By Amanda Salazar With Mother’s Day swiftly approaching on Sunday, May 12, now is the perfect moment to finalize your celebration plans. If you are still searching for the ideal spot to honor the occasion, we have curated a list of Western Queens’s top 10 brunch restaurants. These venues offer the perfect… Read more »
May 3, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Astoria’s The Bonnie is stirring up a nostalgic treat as it gears up to host the 13th annual QUEENS CUP on May 13. This year’s cocktail competition takes a whimsical turn with a “Saturday Morning Cartoons” theme, promising a delightful mix of nostalgia and craft cocktail artistry…. Read more »
April 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Astoria resident has raised thousands of dollars for multiple sclerosis research as part of the National MS Society’s 15th Annual Climb to the Top at Citi Field next month. Andrew Amenn committed to the climb and set an ambitious fundraising goal in honor of his father and best… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Students from U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district gathered in Astoria last week to showcase their visual art submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. The inaugural showcase, held on April 19 at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens on 30th Road in Astoria, displayed several pieces by high… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced the launch of “Open Worlds,” a groundbreaking initiative to transform the museum into one of the largest free community hubs in western Queens. Executive Director Aziz Isham announced Tuesday that Open Worlds will provide a 15,500-square-foot space for… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens World Film Festival brought together dozens of featured filmmakers for a warm, welcoming night to kick off its 13th season. Most of the filmmakers were able to attend in person on Tuesday evening at Sac’s Place in Astoria, just next door to the Museum of Moving Image and… Read more »