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
Athena Lambrakis was honored for her contribution to the community. And she's only six months old. The Astoria native became the youngest ever to receive a New York State Citation, presented to her by Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. The Assemblywoman recognized...
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. Source
The Hell Gate Bridge’s 100th anniversary was celebrated in Astoria Park with the Hell Gate Road Runners, a Kids’ 100-Meter Dash and a 5K Fun Run through the park. The event also included a Little Ones Parade and a special Veterans’ Memorial Service. The first 300...
ASTORIA — The Hell Gate Bridge is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and a neighborhood group is asking residents to submit their best photos of the span as part of the ongoing centennial celebration. The Hell Gate Centennial Committee, which formed last year...
The Hell Gate Bridge is celebrating its centennial with a series of community events this fall, including a photo and logo competition and a 5K run. The events, which are being organized by a committee formed last year to celebrate the 100-year milestone, aim to bring...
The base of the Hell Gate Bridge is getting a new look as it celebrates its 100th birthday. The New York Anti-Crime Agency teamed up with artists from all over the world to beautify the base of the bridge in Astoria Park. The Agency holds safety seminars and graffiti...
One of the most important architectural sites on the East River is turning 100 years old. Borough Reporter Ruschell Boone has more on the Hell Gate Bridge and its significance to the city and one Queens community. It's one of the city's iconic structures, and a...
QUEENS — A community group in Astoria wants to show a local landmark some love — by lighting it up. The New York Anti-Crime Agency, a nonprofit that runs safety seminars and neighbourhood graffiti cleanups, is pushing to get lights added to the Hell Gate Bridge,...
Paragraph Summary: Happy birthday, Hell Gate!The Hell Gate Bridge, which stretches over the East River from Astoria to Wards Island, will celebrate its 100th year on Thursday, marking a century since officials celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony in 1917....
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...