Astoria Weekend Guide: Leaf Fest, Weather and Travel Notes for Nov. 14-15
A local look at Astoria's Nov. 14-15 forecast, Saturday's volunteer Leaf Fest at Astoria Park, and Queens road and transit notes for the weekend.
Thanksgiving in Astoria: Food Drives, Pantry Pop-Ups and a Turkey Giveaway
From a turkey drive to pantry pop-ups and Astoria Park’s Leaf Fest, here are local ways to find support, volunteer, or donate before Thanksgiving.
Tonight in Astoria: New York Comedy Festival at Q.E.D.
Looking for something to do in Astoria tonight? Q.E.D. hosts NYCF: Two Nosy Meerkats at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, with general admission listed at $15.
Moving to Astoria, Queens? A Local Guide Before You Sign
Thinking about moving to Astoria? Here’s a local guide to the N and W, neighborhood avenues, walk-ups, move-day parking, truck routes, and places to explore.
Astoria Park Leaf Fest Returns With Two Volunteer Days This November
The Astoria Park Alliance is holding two free Leaf Fest volunteer mornings this month. Help collect fallen leaves for compost, and bring a shelf-stable food donation to the November 21 event for Astoria Food Pantry.
Election Day in Astoria: Find Your Polling Place Today
Voting in Astoria today? Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your assigned location and sample ballot through the official NYC Board of Elections lookup.
A Free Day of the Dead Celebration at MoMI Today
MoMI hosts a free, all-ages Day of the Dead celebration in Astoria today from 4 to 6 p.m., with dance, music, face painting, and family activities.
Halloween in Astoria: Two Daytime Plans for Saturday
Astoria’s 31st Avenue Open Street has a free Halloween celebration Saturday, with pumpkin painting, Mets guests, and activities for kids. Socrates Sculpture Park has a nearby harvest festival.
What’s Taking Shape in South Astoria? Seven Housing Projects to Know
A recent look at seven South Astoria housing projects shows a mix of active construction, excavation, and plans still waiting to begin.
Two Free Halloween Events for Families in Astoria This Weekend
Two free family Halloween events are happening in Astoria this weekend: a Fall Harvest festival at Hallets Cove Saturday and a celebration at Astoria Park Sunday.
Astoria Weekend Guide: Halloween on Ditmars and Fall Weather
A family Halloween parade and block party on Ditmars, a Saturday night arts gathering, and a look at Astoria's sunny weekend forecast.
The Train Over 31st Street: Astoria’s Elevated Line Since 1917
The N and W trains overhead have been part of Astoria since 1917. Here’s how the 31st Street elevated line began, why Queensboro Plaza once served two subway companies, and a few details easy to miss on the ride.