Aug. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to bask in an afternoon of self-care at the G.R.A.C.E Wellness Market on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Astoria Park. The wellness event, located at 19 19th St., Astoria on the North Lawn, will begin at 10 a.m. through 6 p.m, hosted by the locally based health and… Read more »
Aug. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to bring your appetites to Ditmars Boulevard with the return of Astoria-Ditmars Restaurant Week, beginning on Aug. 18 and running through Aug. 24. The weeklong event celebrates the diverse and delicious array of restaurants in the bustling street in Astoria, lined with restaurants, cafes, and bars representing… Read more »
July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer days are beginning to wind down, but the Astoria Pool is still open until Sept. 7 to help New Yorkers cool off and enjoy the last of the longer days and warm nights before the season gives way to Fall. The urban oasis, perched between the park and… Read more »
Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company. In celebration of National Kitten Day on July 10, we’re spotlighting the rise of cat cafés in Queens—cozy hangouts where you can sip tea…
May 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello On Saturday, May 17, Chateau Le Woof partnered with animal welfare nonprofit FarmKind to host a heartwarming pet parade and costume contest aimed at raising awareness for the organization’s new campaign, Pledge Kindness, which advocates for compassion toward all animals—whether pets, farmed, lab-raised, or wild. The event, held at… Read more »
April 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Senator Jessica Ramos presented a $2.5 million check to Costa Constantinides, CEO of the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ), to support the construction of a new aquatic center as part of the organization’s ambitious $293 million redevelopment project in Astoria. The funding will go toward… Read more »
April 3, 2025 By Bill Parry A fake doctor who was performing medical procedures without a license at an Astoria home was taken into custody on the night of Friday, March 28, after one of his patients went into cardiac arrest. At around 1 p.m. that afternoon, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 38, injected a 31-year-old woman with… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria residents have rallied to save a local shoe repair store that has served the neighborhood for over 90 years after the store suffered extensive damage during a fire last Thursday. Hong’s Shoe Repair, located at 22-60 31st St., suffered severe damage during the blaze, which broke out early… Read more »