Free Kayaking & Paddling Memorial Day!

This Memorial Day, May 30th, everyone is invited to come have a paddle around and take in the view from Hallets Cove.  Flotillas are departing from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach into Hallets Cove, from 1PM to 4PM.  As you see the sigths, you'll be able to paddle near East River, taking in some nice spots…

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Astoria Park’s Dirty Secret

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Since the 1930's, the Astoria Park's Pool bathrooms sewage has casually been pumping its junk into the East River, according to Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski at a monthly meeting for Astoria Parks Alliance on Tuesday. The discovery came during the design for the new amphitheater, which will take over the old diving pool at Astoria Park. The designers…

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Body Of A Woman Found Washed Up In East River Astoria

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Police retrieved the corspe of a woman around 1PM at 21st Avenue and Shore Blvd this Friday. The cause of death was unclear to police, as was the amount of time she had been dead, they were also not able to identify the woman immediately.  She did however have notiable injuries and bruises on her head…

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