Tag: astoria-park

Non-profit advocating for people with developmental disabilities holds annual fun day in Astoria Park

Crowds gather for Services for the UnderServed's Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day in Astoria Park on Thursday. Photo: S:US

Oct. 14, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a more equitable New York by empowering people with disabilities, hosted its annual Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day at Astoria Park’s Running Track on Thursday. The event celebrated individuals with intellectual and… Read more »

Pride picnic held at Astoria Park celebrating end of Pride Month

Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 19, 2024 By Angelica Vivas Queer performers ignited energy into hundreds of New Yorkers laid across the Great Lawn in Astoria Park on Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the last days of Pride Month.  Astoria Has Pride organized the neighborhood’s second annual Pride Picnic with the help of… Read more »

Fireworks returning to Astoria Park this Thursday for 40th anniversary

Jun. 26, 2024 By ishkurhan June 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan On Thursday, June 27, fireworks will light up the Astoria waterfront to mark the 40th anniversary of the neighborhood’s Independence Day celebration. Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Astoria community, organizes the free event. The area’s… Read more »