Astoria
Why Astoria?
One of NYC's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods, Astoria has long drawn residents with its eclectic dining scene, strong sense of community, and relative affordability compared to Manhattan and Brooklyn. The neighborhood blends Greek, Middle Eastern, South American, and Asian influences across its bustling commercial strips, with Ditmars Boulevard, 31st Street, and Steinway Street serving as anchors for food, nightlife, and retail. On the real estate front, Astoria remains one of the most stable and value-driven neighborhoods in Queens, with demand driven largely by end-users (particularly for one- and two-bedroom units) while favorable rent-to-price ratios support solid investment returns.
Where is Astoria?
Astoria occupies the northwestern corner of Queens, roughly bounded by the East River, Long Island City and Sunnyside. Transit access is excellent, with the N and W subway lines running express to Midtown Manhattan, and waterfront ferry connections.
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Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is the only museum in the U.S. that explores the central technology of the present moment. The moving image (encompassing film, television, video games, and other forms of digital media) shapes how we see and feel the world. With exhibitions and screenings on the art, history, technique, and science of the moving image, MoMI presents the real and imagined worlds of our past, present, and future.
Thursday and Saturdays are their guided tour of the Jim Henson Exhibition, which is $5/person and full of great information for adults and kids alike.
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106
Did you know...
Astoria may be the most ethnically diverse neighborhood on the planet. People from roughly 100 different countries call it home, earning it a reputation as one of the most ethnically diverse urban communities in the world, which is a distinction built through waves of immigration from Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Middle East, among many others.