Category Archives: Astoria

A New Final Resting Place for Foodstuffs

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

On a chilly Saturday morning in late October, bicycles complete with wire basket over the handlebars make trips to and from the Sunnyside Greenmarket to drop off little black bags. Three banana peels, five orange rinds, the leaves from the … Continue reading →

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Local Food Chain Takes Root in Queens

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

In neat rows of soil that dance around immovable objects, a ventilation duct here, a water tower there, Brooklyn Grange Farm, located on the roof of the building at 37-18 Northern Boulevard, gives birth to hearty greens and juicy tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Pride Moves to Northwest Queens

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

Brooklyn pride shines forth on shirts and in songs, even with catchy phrases from the borough president on the city-limit signs, but no such in-your-face attitude is found in its neighbor to the north. One young entrepreneur, however, seeks to … Continue reading →

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Park Plans Threaten Community Garden

Posted on May 20, 2009 by margaretsoria

Spend a Saturday or Sunday at Two Coves Community Garden for a day of fun-filled activities for all to enjoy run by local Astoria residents. There is live music, a potluck, an instrument-making workshop for indoor composting, soil workshops, recipe … Continue reading →

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Queens Residents Have No Place to Go

Posted on May 13, 2009 by margaretsoria

The Queens Library along with the Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Public Library are facing budget cuts by the city.  Faced with hard times, the Queens Library, like the other two library systems, are forced to close branches … Continue reading →

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City Park Plans Uproots Community Garden

Posted on April 22, 2009 by margaretsoria

As reported earlier this month, Two Coves Community Garden in Astoria, Queens, is at risk because the Parks Department and Goodwill Industries have forced a design for a city park on 75 percent of the garden’s space. Because the Garden … Continue reading →

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Keeping It In The Family

Posted on April 14, 2009 by margaretsoria

Unfortunately, history tells us that family-owned businesses have some challenges ahead.  According to The Economist, about 70 percent of family-owned businesses in the United States never make it to the second generation.  And 90 percent do not survive until the … Continue reading →

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Urban Garden

Posted on April 1, 2009 by cynv

Supporters of the Two Coves Community Garden lobbied in front of the Queens Community Board #1 Tuesday night, after they were notified that The Queens Park Commissioner plans to move forward with Goodwill Industries’ plan to remove their garden, leaving … Continue reading →

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Queens Residents Have No Place to Go

Posted on March 25, 2009 by margaretsoria

  The Queens Library along with the Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Public Library are facing budget cuts by the city.  Faced with hard times, the Queens Library is forced to close branches on weekends and reduce programming, … Continue reading →

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Program Helps Early Development

Posted on March 5, 2009 by cynv

It was late into the day for Junior High School I.S 141, but the Beacon office remained open, and a few kids roamed around, and distracted themselves with computers, while others played with baby hamsters. This after school program dedicated … Continue reading →

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Rent Signs More Common Than Street Signs

Posted on February 26, 2009 by margaretsoria

Astoria is a popular neighborhood located in the northwest corner of Queens, and one stop from Manhattan. While many new residents make a trip to Manhattan to shop, local residents shop at the normally busy retail corridor of Steinway Street. … Continue reading →

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Recession not affecting Astoria’s spirit

Posted on December 15, 2008 by VHaller

By Timothy Petropoulos            The holidays are a time for joy and cheer, peace and giving, but in these rough financial times, these virtues can be hard to find. The people of Astoria are not letting the … Continue reading →

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Astorians cast their proud votes

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Tim Petropoulos

  On Nov. 4, 2008, history was made in the United States. In what seems to be the most important election in our lifetime, first-time voters made up the highest percentage of the voting population. According to ABC News, 11 … Continue reading →

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Astoria teen breaks gender barriers on football field

Posted on October 13, 2008 by kclark

From the backyard of my two-family Astoria home I can hear the roars of fans at the Long Island City H.S. football field, situated a convenient block away. Most weeks the games are sparsely attended but recently there has been … Continue reading →

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Astoria basketball eager for another chance

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Tim Petropoulos

With 1.3 seconds on the clock in the semi-final game of the Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) playoffs last season, Astoria saw all their hopes and expectations disappear with one shot. This season, the historically dominant Astoria looks to rebound … Continue reading →

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