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Astoria

April 22, 2013

13-Year-Old Among Girls Arrested After Videotaped Astoria Park Brawl

Five teen girls face riot and assault charges stemming from the fight, the NYPD said Monday.

Astoria

April 19, 2013

Cops Investigating Videotaped Teen Brawl in Astoria Park

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. said police are looking for the alleged "ringleaders" of the violent fight.

Jamaica

March 29, 2013

Hawk Couple Takes Up Perch on Jamaica Fire Escape

A Jamaica man has a love-hate relationship with the raptors that perch outside his sixth-floor apartment.

Astoria

March 20, 2013

Tweaks Proposed for New Astoria Park Bike Lanes Amid Safety Concerns

Parks and DOT proposed slight changes for the new paths, which critics say are confusing and too narrow.

Astoria

March 15, 2013

Broken Water Fountains Leave Astoria Parkgoers High and Dry, Report Says

New Yorkers for Parks found the park's four drinking fountains are prone to plumbing problems.

Astoria

February 28, 2013

Parks Advocates Say Narrow Astoria Park Bike Lanes Could Cause Collisions

Critics say the lanes are too narrow and could cause collisions between pedestrians and cyclists.

Astoria

February 21, 2013

City Unveils Plans for New Astoria Park Pool Performance Space

The Parks Department unveiled preliminary plans for a new performance space in Astoria on Wednesday.

Astoria

February 20, 2013

City to Unveil Designs for Performance Space at Astoria Park Diving Pool

The Parks Dept. will discuss the plans at a meeting at Astoria World Manor on Wednesday night.

Astoria

November 09, 2012

Astoria Park Ski Slope Canceled After Hurricane Sandy

Plans for an Astoria Park ski program have been canceled as a result of the storm.

Astoria

October 23, 2012

New Bike Lanes Coming to Astoria Park

The lanes are part of the Queens East River and North Shore Greenway.

Astoria

October 22, 2012

Ski Slope May Be Coming to Astoria Park This Winter

Members of Community Board 1 gave the proposal to build a ski slope a thumbs up.

Astoria

September 14, 2012

Residents To Clean Up Astoria Park After Summer Season

Residents will get a chance to spruce up Astoria’s most popular promenade.

Midtown

August 17, 2012

The Best Remaining Outdoor Summer Movies

Cult classics like "The Big Lebowski" will be played in city parks during August.

New York City

August 09, 2012

Australian Public Art Show 'Love TV' Coming to Five Boroughs

Love TV, a public art show from Australia, is hosting performances around the city in August.

New York City

August 08, 2012

City's Best Skate Parks Let Boarders Escape the Daily Grind

Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned shredder, odds are there's a park for you.