Astoria | |
|---|---|
 Corner of 31st Avenue and 33rd Street in Astoria | |
 Location within New York City | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′01″N 73°55′16″W / 40.767°N 73.921°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City | New York |
| County and borough | Queens |
| Community District | Queens 1[1] |
| European settlement | 1659 |
| Named for | John Jacob Astor |
| Population | |
| • Total | 78,793 (154,000 with the subsections) |
| Ethnicity | |
| • White | 49.2% |
| • Hispanic | 26.5% |
| • Asian | 16.2% |
| • Black | 4.5% |
| • Other/Multiracial | 3.4% |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 11101–11103, 11105, 11106 |
| Area codes | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Astoria is a neighborhood in the western portion of the New York City borough of Queens. Astoria is bounded by the East River and is adjacent to four other Queens neighborhoods: Long Island City to the southwest, Sunnyside to the southeast, and Woodside and East Elmhurst to the east. As of 2019[update], Astoria has an estimated population of 95,446.[2]
Originally the site of a War of 1812 fortification, a village called Hallet's (or Hallett's) Cove after its first landowner William Hallet, who settled there in 1652 with his wife, Elizabeth Fones grew around the fort. Hallet's Cove was incorporated on April 12, 1839, and was later renamed for John Jacob Astor, then the wealthiest man in the United States, in order to persuade him to invest in the area. During the second half of the 19th century, economic and commercial growth brought increased immigration. Astoria and several other surrounding villages were incorporated into Long Island City in 1870, which in turn was incorporated into the City of Greater New York in 1898. Commercial activity continued through the 20th century, with the area being a center for filmmaking and industry.
Astoria is colloquially referred to by several nicknames: "Actoria" highlighting the neighborhood's significant population of actors, drawn by its proximity to the Kaufman Astoria Studios, Silvercup Studios, and the Theater District; "The People's Republic of Astoria," referencing the neighborhood's reputation as a progressive political hub - as of 2023, it became the only district in the United States to elect Democratic Socialists of America representatives at municipal, state, and federal levels;[4] and "The Big Apple’s Fruit Basket" due to the thousands of fruit trees, particularly fig trees, cultivated in local yards.[5]
Astoria is located in Queens Community District 1[1] and its ZIP Codes are 11101, 11102, 11103, 11105, and 11106.[6] It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 114th Precinct.[7] Fire protection is provided by Battalions 45 and 49 of FDNY. Politically, Astoria is represented by the New York City Council's 22nd and 26th Districts.[8]
- ^ a b "NYC Planning | Community Profiles". communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov. New York City Department of City Planning. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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- ^ "Opinion: What the Big Apple's Fruit Basket Can Teach Us About Growing Community". City Limits. November 13, 2024.
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