Anytime someone raises the question of "do you know what Astoria really needs?". There are two resounding answers:

1. Trader Joe's
2. A bookstore

We wholeheartedly agree that either/both of these would be amazing additions to our burgeoning neighborhood, but for now, we're just going to focus on #1. As one of our members recently pointed out, there's even a…

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Just saw on weheartastoria.com that the unique boutique for local designers, Creators Co-op, will be changing their name and direction in 2012 to Baby Noir.

Rather than featuring handmade local goods and classes for adults, they will shift to baby and kid merchandise at the end of the month. What do you think, Astoria, good/bad…

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Top Headlines this Week:

• A popular burger chain is coming to Astoria to join the Burger Wars
• Duo robs twelve Astoria apartments on 30th Ave. in December
• Ivy League school turning…

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Ski Sweater Pom Pom Hat by ClaireVerity on Etsy

With holiday season in full swing, many of us still have some loose ends to tie up in the shopping department. Here are a few options mentioned by WLA members of where to find great local, last-minute gifts. Feel free to add more options in the comments below.…

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Earring made by the Maká people just outside of Asunción, Paraguay

Along the commercial stretch of 21st Street in Astoria lies the unassuming headquarters of a global organization devoted to encouraging sustainable, free trade through the…

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Time Out New York has named Furniture Market among the City's best.



Over the last 15 years, their main customers have been the local production studios outfitting sets for shows like Sex & the City, Gossip Girl, Rescue me, 30 Rock, and Ugly Betty, but owner Pedro Gonzales welcomes local residents to also stop in to find some deals.



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I've been hustlin!



Added several new WLA Perks today including:

* Deeply discounted tickets to Queens: A Taste of the World at Citi Field

* Every second round free at The Zone

* Unlimited margaritas with brunch at Mojave or 3rd round free

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