The neighborhood of Astoria
November 27th, 2006
The neighborhood of Astoria is one of the most convenient and lively neighborhoods of Queens to rent an apartment. In addition to having two main subway lines (N,W trains on 31st Street and R,V trains on Broadway) running through the neighborhood there are two bridges that lead to Manhattan for easy access.
The neighborhood is known for its high quality Greek and Italian restaurants as well as Steinway Street, the main shopping drag. Another advantage in Astoria is the Astoria Park which runs along the East River for several blocks and offers panoramic views of the east side of Manhattan, Roosevelt Island and the Triboro Bridge.
The American Museum of the Moving Image (www.movingimage.us/site/site.php) is located in Astoria at the site of the former Kaufman Studios. The neighborhood is enjoyable because you can often find neighbors sitting on their front porches socializing with the locals.

Park Slope is one of the best-known and most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Park Slope is located southeast of downtown Manhattan and is often accessed by the F train. The neighborhood is known for its striking brownstones lining the blocks, which lead from west to east towards Prospect Park.
In Provence, the Christmas season starts December 4 with the day of St Barbe, with the traditional sowing of wheat and lentils on 3 dishes covered with cotton pads. In every home, as the fresh green shoots grow, the ‘small fields’ symbolize prosperity. Provence enjoys a number of festivities and rituals throughout December but the best known ones are probably the Christmas cribs and Santons, Christmas markets and the Christmas 13 desserts.
The Arsenal Football Club enjoys the opening of the new Emirates Stadium.
New York in Song



