Jul. 2, 2025 By sobrien July 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Retail giant Target will celebrate its long-awaited Astoria grand opening on July 20 when it opens its doors on 31st Street for the first time. The retailer will open a 41,000 square foot location at 22-11 31st St. on Sunday, July 20, marking…
June 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Adventurely, a remote-working platform that allows workers to book drop-in workspaces in local businesses, has launched its first New York City-based community in Long Island City, featuring eight businesses across the neighborhood offering a variety of unique amenities. Adventurely, which is backed by global start-up network Techstars, announced its… Read more »
May 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello and Shane O’Brien There is always something new to taste, try, or toast to in Astoria and LIC. These neighborhoods continues to thrive as a culinary destination, with new restaurants, cafés, bakeries and markets opening at a steady clip. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Italian sandwich,… Read more »
Apr. 18, 2025 By cmotherway April 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced the opening of a new compost distribution site in Astoria in response to rising demand and a surge in compostable material collected from Queens residents. Beginning on Wednesday, April 23, residents will be…
Apr. 17, 2025 By sobrien April 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 New Yorkers flocked to Ditmars Boulevard Wednesday evening as Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony visited local cannabis dispensary Terp Bros as part of the New York launch of his cannabis brand “STAYME7O.” Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star widely regarded as one of…
Apr. 11, 2025 By sobrien April 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien There’s a new flavor in town — and it’s Albanian. Astoria is now home to ALBmini, a new Mediterranean market offering a wide selection of imported goods from Albania and the greater Balkan region. Located at 31-04 35th St., the specialty store celebrated…
Mar. 27, 2025 By sobrien March 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside is getting a sweet new addition to the neighborhood. Kora, the beloved bakery known for its specialty donuts with a Filipino twist, will officially celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, March 29, after opening its first brick-and-mortar location earlier this week. The…
March 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City just got a little greener. Nice Yield has officially opened its doors at 10-50 Jackson Ave., becoming the first legal cannabis dispensary in Hunters Point. And in a nod to cannabis culture, owner Steve Urbano fittingly hosted the grand opening at 4:20 p.m. on March 13. Owner and… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31. The new bakery will be located at 4630 Center Blvd., bringing a blend of French tradition with a modern flair to… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new Santa Claus experience is coming to Long Island City this winter, offering families an opportunity to book personalized VIP experiences with Santa over the holidays. Santa’s Secret Workshop, founded by actor Carl Hendrick Louis and located at 32-00 Skillman Ave., aims to provide more than just a… Read more »