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irish famine cemetary pic

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:48:18 GMT

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An Astorian Recounts Act of Kindness During Last Week's Transit Strike

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:57:09 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Merry Christmas to all Astorians. May this holiday season bring with it the ceremonious harmony of living in diversity and standing together.

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On Monday morning I left my apartment on 30th Avenue in Astoria Queens at 6 a.m. I was prepared to walk across the 59th Street Bridge. I had been walking for about 10 minutes when a car carrying a man and young woman pulled up and offered me, and another man who had been walking ahead of me, a ride. What a pleasant surprise. These Good Samaritans were father and daughter. They couldn't have been nicer. They offered to take me home in the afternoon and pick me up every morning until the strike ended. I offered them money for the ride but they would not accept. The young woman said "We're all New Yorkers and we're all in this together." I am grateful for their kindness.
Laurel, Astoria, New York

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creepy house in astoria queens

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:30:50 GMT

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Film about Astoria, Queens Leads at Sundance!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:06:52 GMT

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Clip Source: www.nypost.com

Dito Montiel nabbed the coveted dramatic directing award for "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints," which he adapted from his memoirs.

"This is really nuts, man," the surprised first-time helmer said in accepting the award. "I didn't make a list, and if I did name them we'd be here for eternity."

The film — whose producers include Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler — also received a special jury prize late Saturday for its ensemble cast.

"Saints" stars Robert Downey Jr. and Shia La Boeuf — who play Montiel at different ages — as well as Rosario Dawson, Chazz Palminteri, Dianne Wiest and Channing Tatum.

For the first time, both the grand jury prize — the festival's top honor — and the audience award went to the same film in both the dramatic and documentary competitions.

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