Posts Tagged ‘Hell Gate Bridge’
Hell Gate 100th Birthday Photography Competition Exhibition And Winner Announcement
We at Give Me Astoria have been so proud to be a part of the Hell Gate 100th Birthday Photography and Logo Competition. But alas it is time for the competition to end, and the winners to be announced. And that just means we get to have a party! Here’s what you need to know…
Read MoreAthena Lambrakis Youngest to Receive NY Citation from Assemblywoman Simotas
NEW YORK – At just 6 months old, Athena Lambrakis is already being honored for her contribution to the community. The Astoria native became the youngest ever to receive the New York State Citation when she was honored by Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. Simotas recognized Athena for participating in “Day Of Service in Remembrance” that…
Read MoreThe Hell Gate Bridge Is Having A Photography Competition To Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
New York City’s iconic Hell Gate Bridge is celebrating 100 years this year and what better way to mark the occasion than with a huge Photography and Logo competition. The competition is open to all photographers, professional or amateur. All logo designers and artists will also get a chance to enter their created logo concepts.…
Read MoreLet’s Party Like It Is 1916 At The Hell Gate Bridge!
This Saturday, September 10th, 2016, in celebration of the famous Hell Gate Bridge, originally the New York Connecting Railroad Bridge or The East River Arch Bridge, a 1,017-foot steel through arch railroad bridge in New York City will be honored in a kickoff of a series of events for its 100th birthday. The ceremony/event is…
Read MoreHell Gate Bridge Wants A Paint Job For Birthday Present
Officials are calling for a paint job for the iconic Astoria bridge, Hell Gate, as it turns 100 this year. Its birthday is March 17th, 2017, and to be honest, it's seen better days. The bridge is more than just an icon. It was the original inspiration behind Australia's very own Sydney Harbour Bridge, and…
Read MoreSuicide in Astoria Park
Police, along with detectives and forensics officers had an area underneath Hell Gate Bridge, beside Astoria Park’s great lawn, blocked off this morning after a mans body was found. Police sources believe it was a suicide. The man was found by a passerby early Friday morning, after which police were called in and the area was cordoned off. …
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