Arts & Culture
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Saint Patrick’s Day Special: The Untold Legacy of the Irish in Astoria
For this St. Patrick’s Day, we uncover the little-known history of the Irish in Astoria. According to the research paper...
Astoria’s Lost “Piano Ferry”
The Astoria ferry port was famously located at the foot of Borden Avenue and...
A Glimpse of Lost Astoria: Rare 1946 Panoramic Negative Donated to Queens Historical Society
A rare photographic negative was donated to the archive of the Queens Historical Society....
Astoria’s Oscar Legacy: Hollywood Icons Born in Queens
Now that Oscar season is in full swing let’s reflect on some entertainers who...
Astoria’s Newest Film Studio: A Look Inside the $1 Billion Project Led by Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro once told the Hollywood Reporter, "New York is the greatest backlot.”...
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Road to Astoria: Building the Grand Central Parkway
For many Astorians the Grand Central Parkway is a modern day yellow...
Step Back in Time with the 37th Annual Historic Holiday House Tour of Queens
Queens Historical Society & ConEdison Hosts The 37th Annual Holiday House Tour...
Living in Astoria Like it’s 1654!
As one drives down the narrow one-way path of 19th Road in...
Insanity In Astoria’s River Crest Sanitarium
One of the most remarkable facts of history is that we all...
Berenice Abbott: Capturing New York’s Transformation, Including Astoria’s Vanished Mansions
For anyone who is a professional photographer or a historian of the...
Experience Authentic Yemeni Coffee at Qahwah House in Astoria
The history of coffee is quite fascinating. Yemen is one of the...
When Johnny Came Marching Home: Astoria and The Great Was
On February 27, 2011, Frank Buckles, the last surviving American to...
A closer look at Cinco de Mayo
Delve into the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo and partake in...
