Jun. 27, 2025 By jmilitello June 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month may be winding down, but the celebration continues in Astoria. On Saturday, June 28, Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride in the Park Picnic at Socrates Sculpture Park from 12 to 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event welcomes all…
Jun. 19, 2025 By emarshall June 19, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City. New York City has launched a housing lottery for 19 units in an 8-story mixed-use building at 37-42 30th St. in Astoria. The building features 63…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Jazz lovers of all ages can celebrate the start of this year’s Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series this week. The free concert series is back in full swing, with its inaugural performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Astoria Park, located at 19 St. bet. Astoria…
Jun. 12, 2025 By jmilitello June 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello The grass is greener where there’s pride. Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 28, from 12 to 6 p.m., inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of inclusivity, celebration, and summer fun. The free…
Jun. 11, 2025 By bparry June 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Two 16-year-old girls are criminally charged for the beating of a 15-year-old student at William Cullen Bryant High School as she waited for a subway in Astoria on Monday. The two defendants from Elmhurst are both juniors at the school and were arraigned…
Jun. 10, 2025 By emarshall June 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As construction begins on the second phase of the Astoria mixed-use development Rowan at 21-11 31st St., new renderings have been unveiled for the project. The second phase consists of the second building of the project, Rowan II. This building will be 70…
Jun. 9, 2025 By jmilitello June 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Lower East Side is about to get a sweet makeover, Astoria-style, with the expansion of Comfortland to the NYC neighborhood. The beloved local gem, known for its decadent sweets and savory sandwiches, is slated to open its newest location at 92 Rivington…
May. 29, 2025 By jmilitello May 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Grab your tickets and step right up for the Astoria Park Carnival, kicking off Wednesday, June 4, and running for five days only through Sunday, June 8, with rides, games, food and thrills for all ages. Set at the corner of Hoyt Avenue…
May. 21, 2025 By jmilitello May 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello A new addition to Steinway Street in Astoria is offering more than just coffee—it’s providing a sophisticated, alcohol-free gathering space deeply rooted in Yemeni culture. Haraz Coffee House, located at 25-43 Steinway St., opened its doors in March and has already made a…
May. 19, 2025 By jmilitello May 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA) will host its annual Czech and Slovak Festival at the historic Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden this Memorial Day weekend, inviting New Yorkers to experience a lively celebration of Central European culture in Astoria. The…