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 »
Nov. 13, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A popular Bayside eatery offering a modern twist on Mexican fare is set to open a new location on Astoria’s Ditmars Boulevard by the end of the month. Spanglish NYC, launched on Bayside’s Bell Boulevard in 2018 by prominent Manhattan chef David Arias, is… Read more »
Nov. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien City Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a new martial arts center offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Long Island City, celebrated its long-awaited grand opening with an open training session for young students on Sunday. The academy, opened by Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors Royce Chen and Daniel Sena Paulino, first opened its doors at… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new restaurant offering a Halal-inspired take on Mexican staples is set to celebrate its grand opening on Ditmars Boulevard Friday evening. Moho Mexican Grill will offer one free birria taco and one free burrito bowl to anyone who visits its location at 35-06… Read more »