Image by www.scholastic.com Halloween is here so check out the many fun "tricks" and "treats" that Astoria has in store....

Local blogger Shauna normally writes about her food adventures in the neighboring town of Sunnyside, but from time to time she comes up to ...

The southeast corner of 23rd Ave and 31st Street has a new tenant; this is the old Anna's Corner, though it was something else after tha...

Apologies for the crappy cellphone photo, but I wanted to post about Mojave's Halloween celebration, "Day of the Dead". Now, ...

Just got a mailing from KrisTees and would like to share it with you: Now that we all got through watching the presidential debates, take a...

On Thursday at 6:30 p.m. the Queens Public Library Steinway Branch (21-45 31st St.) presents Friend or Frenemy? A Guide to the Friends You ...

Vine Wine Interior Originally uploaded by mcotner Just wanted to mention these great little wine tastings at Vine Wine in LIC that take pla...

Chocolate Spoon Latte Originally uploaded by mcotner After my NY Cares Day registrar service was through, I needed some coffee. Chocolate Sp...

This just came through my inbox, from Socrates Sculpture Park : Media Intersection: Where Sculpture and Painting Collide Tuesday, October 21...

They call it a church bazaar; I call it yet another street fair! Just when you thought there were no more chances for mozzarepas and sausage...

All Dolled Up Originally uploaded by mcotner I took this picture on Saturday - you can see the barricades on the sidewalk in preparation for...

Best Cappucino? Originally uploaded by mcotner I had heard that Terrizi Bakery had excellent espresso/cappucino in the neighborhood, some cl...

Fall Colors Originally uploaded by mcotner Just wanted to show off this maple tree I came across the other day. It's near the Amtrak tr...

Grand Cafe Brunch Originally uploaded by mcotner Today I had brunch at Grand Cafe, the 30th Ave cafe that is closest to my home. I had read ...

Sparrow Burger Originally uploaded by mcotner This burger was very good. The fries - herb fries - are also delicious. I think they've go...

While we've got cooler weather these days, it means that the Beer Garden is less crowded. My favorite time to be there is a Sunday aft...

Buddha with Value Card Originally uploaded by mcotner Freeze Peach (22-00 29th Street) now has a value card! Get your card stamped each tim...

Upcoming at Sunswick Originally uploaded by mcotner Though I've been put off by the attitude of some behind the bar with regard to showi...

Pictured above - Bacon wrapped shrimp from SHI Since last weekend wasn't conducive to being outside, the Beer Garden is taking another...

I just read a post on astorians.com that has relaxed my concerns: I stopped by Laziza yesterday, and was reassured that it is NOT closing -...