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Melanie Safka, Astoria native who performed at Woodstock, dead at 76

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Jan. 26, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Musician and Astoria native Melanie Safka, best known for her hit songs “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key,” died Tuesday at the age of 76, her family said in a statement on Facebook. Better known by her stage name “Melanie,” she was among those who performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. She was one of just three solo female performers at the event. It was her experience playing at Woodstock that inspired her to write her song Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),… Read more »

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy secures grants to enhance Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City

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Jan. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the waterfront parks in Long Island City, has been awarded two grants totaling $35,636 to enhance Gantry Plaza State Park. The first grant, announced earlier this month, is for $10,625 and will be directed toward acquiring additional… Read more »

Affordable housing lottery opens in LIC, rents start at $3,835 a month

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Jan. 9, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Seven affordable housing units—all 2-bedroom apartments—are up for grabs in a Long Island City development with monthly rents starting at $3,835. The units, located at 37-25 32nd St., are part of a 6-story, 15-unit development. The city has recently opened a lottery for the… Read more »