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Astoria

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About Me

Astoria Village was founded by William Hallet and later, Stephen Alling Halsey, it was named for fur tycoon John Jacob Astor. Mansions were built for lumber and shipping magnates in the 1850s, many of which remain standing today. A ferry connected Astoria with 92nd Street in Manhattan between 1867 and the opening of the Triboro in the 1930s ........ Piano mogul William Steinway built a company town in northern Astoria in the 1870s; Steinway's home, workers' homes, and factories are still standing as well.

My Interests

Driving down the strip, Eating at Polito's Pizzaria, Having espresso's at Kolonaki, Hanging around and taking pictures of Socrates Sculpture Park, Shopping on Steinway Street, THE BEER GARDEN!!!! Riding around the (N) (W) (G) (R) and (V) trains [thanks linsey], Hitting the annual street festivals, playing stickball, Drinking at McCann's /Gibney's/Broadway Station, Steinway Billiards, Clic, ALL the Cafes, Playing hoops at Astoria Park, Movies at the UA 14, Stacking up supplies from Costco, the Astoria Performing Arts Center! (Thanks Regina) -- www.apacny.org -- and visiting the Museum of the Moving Image. I highly recommend "Trattoria L'Incontro" on Ditmars and 31st Street. Make reservations!

I'd like to meet:

People who were born in Astoria! People who went to school in Astoria (that means you PS 70) People who live here or have lived in Astoria People who visit AstoriaIf anyone wants me to post any bulletins for the rest of the Astoria crew, just let me know (ex. performances, parties, hangouts, etc)

Movies:

A Bronx Tale, Serpico, Spiderman, Spiderman 2, ELF, The Godfather Trilogy, Goodfellas, Quiz Show (Thanks Cindy!), French Connection (Thanks Jon!), Under Hellgate Bridge, Queens Logic, and the recent, A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (Thanks Thanassi), 5 CORNERS (Thanks 'Wild Bill')

Television:

All In The Family, The Sopranos, Sex & the City, The Cosby Show, Seinfeld, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Regis & Kelly, The Tony Danza Show, Sesame Street, Mike & The Maddog, The King of Queens, Everybody Loves Raymond, Route 66 ... YouTube Favorites: "We Need Girlfriends"

Books:

"Long Island City, New York (Images of America Series)" ...

Heroes:

Astorians who made it big.... Yankee Hall of Famer Whitey Ford, Christopher Walken, Tony Bennett, Ethel Merman, David Schwimmer, Eddie Bracken, Robert Davi, William R. Dunn, Ed Gardner, George Katt, Jack Kelly, Nick Kenny, George Maharis, Patrick McGoohan, Al Oerter, Anthony Peralo, Robert Towers, Hillary Brooke, Marshall Barer, Nick Kenny, Jack Swanstrom ....

My Blog

STEINWAY STREET CLOCK REINSTALLED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Steinway Street Clock located at 30-78 Steinway since 1922 will once again stand as a proud symbol of Astoria 's historic past in time for the holiday season.   The Steinway Clock cast 1...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:39:00 PST

Check out this event: Erin Michelle - Live at Eleanor Rigbys

Astoria's LAZARUS is hosting an event for ERIN MICHELLE... check it out!Hosted By: Lou (aka Lazarus) MavroudisWhen: Saturday Feb 09, 2008 at 9:15 PMWhere: Eleanor Rigby's133 Mineola Blvd. Mineola, New...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:38:00 PST

Some books on Astoria / Long Island City / Queens

Long Island City, New York (Images of America Series) by Staff of the Greater Astoria Historical Society, Richard Melnick, Greater Astoria Historical Society Staff, Thomas Jackson (With), Richard Mel...
Posted by Astoria on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:48:00 PST

CBS buys Astorias "WE NEED GIRLFRIENDS" YouTube Series

Star, CBS commit to 'Girlfriends' from YouTube By Nellie Andreeva Nov 2, 2007 "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star has teamed with CBS to develop a comedy based on the Web series "We Need Girlfriend...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:30:00 PST

Volunteer with APAC for free PROOF tickets

The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), an award-winning not for profittheatre company in Astoria, Queens, is in search of volunteers to construct aset for the Pulitzer-prize winning play Proof. Th...
Posted by Astoria on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:16:00 PST

ASTORIA’S HALLOWEEN PHOTO ALBUM

Halloween Season is upon us and that means Halloween parties from here until the end of the month.  So, to honor all of you who love this time of year, I'm going to create a photo album to showca...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:12:00 PST

The Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents "A New Generation of Song 2007"

The Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents "A New Generation of Song 2007 - The Future of Musical Theatre"A musical showcase featuring the songs of up-and-coming composers in the musical theatre worl...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:31:00 PST

Astoria Bio: Christopher Walken

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN "I need more cowbell!" From Saturday Night Live to The Deer Hunter to an award-winning dance in a Fatboy Slim video, Christopher Walken has done it all to entertain us. His face is...
Posted by Astoria on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:26:00 PST

Chapetto Square

CHAPPETTO SQUARE1.226 Acres Location:Hoyt Ave, 21st and 23rd Streets, AstoriaDescription: Tablet attached to base of flagstaffMaterials:Bronze, cast stoneDimensions:Tablet H: 8" W: 10"; Base H: 48" W:...
Posted by Astoria on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:42:00 PST

YouTube Spotlight: "We Need Girlfriends"

Several months ago, a friend told me about this YouTube series titled "We Need Girlfriends".  It took me forever and a half to finally check it out (mainly because I'm never on YouTube), but...
Posted by Astoria on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:23:00 PST