Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Most views April 2014 [APA]

Citi Bike is coming


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Sunday, April 27, 2014

New York Weekend Walks 2014 [nyc.gov]


www.nyc.gov /html/dot/ weekendwalks




Each year, the New York City Department of Transportation partners with community groups to present Weekend Walks – neighborhood events on multi-block stretches of commercial streets temporarily closed to vehicles and opened to walking and other activities. These multi-day events take place in all five boroughs from May through October.
Local merchants' associations, community groups, and business improvement districts host Weekend Walks as a fun way to highlight local businesses and cultural institutions. They create wonderful opportunities for New Yorkers to gather, see their neighborhoods in a new way, and relax on weekends.

    2014 Community Partner:


These are the 2013 Weekend Walks. It was a great season, and we're looking forward to next summer. The 2014 schedule will be announced in the spring.
www.nyc.gov /html/dot/ weekendwalks //find

Queens

Sunnyside Strolls

46th Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Queens Boulevard
 (Saturdays)
noon–7:00 pm
Hosted by the Sunnyside Shines BID.

Astoria Park Shore Fest

Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard
August 3, August 10, August 17 (Sundays)
1:00 pm–6:30 pm
Hosted by the Astoria Park Alliance.

Bayside Village September

Bell Boulevard between 39th and 41st Avenues
 (Saturday)
noon–5:00 pm
Hosted by the Bayside Village BID.


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Central Astoria LDC Street Fair [CALDC] Spring 2014

Central Astoria LDC Street Fair


Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 12:00pm
Steinway Street between 28th & 34th Avenue

Hours: 12 PM – 6 PM

For more information call 718 728-7820
or visit www.centralastoria.org




Monday, June 30, 2014 - 7:30pm

Independence Celebration 
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Astoria Park Lawn on Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool







Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 6:00pm
Celebrating Astoria’s Small Businesses

MEET & GREET FELLOW ASTORIANS
HAVE A TASTE OF ASTORIA’S GREAT RESTAURANTS
** $40 **
April 30, 2014
6pm - 9pm
Astoria Federal Savings
3716 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11103



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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Donate to the City Parks Foundation and support the AP Alliance - Thank You



You Can Help to Support the Astoria Park Alliance

We are so very thankful for the generosity of individual donors and in-kind 
business donations in order to provide free and accessible programming and activities.


Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to
City Parks Foundation for the Astoria Park Alliance.
Donations by check should be made out & mailed to:

Please be sure to put ASTORIA PARK ALLIANCE in the
memo line of your check.

New York, NY 
Attn: Finance Department


The Astoria Park Alliance is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit
community organization.

APA




Donate Now and Support CPF's Sports, Arts, Education, & 

Community Building Programs.

Help CPF continue our legacy of enriching and improving parks and communities across all five boroughs of New York City. CPF is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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Astoria Park Alliance Volunteer Days - April

The Astoria Park Alliance is proud to launch:

Astoria Park Alliance 

Volunteer Days!


NYCares and APA b Jules



Forest Hills High School has volunteered!


APA Volunteer Days are an expansion of our already great partnership with NY Cares and in response to the large amount of requests we get from the public to volunteer in Astoria Park. Volunteer opportunities average twice a month, March through November. Thank you for wanting to make a difference!



The Astoria Park Alliance works closely with Park Managers to identify need, plan work projects, and facilitate volunteers on the ground. Please email us here at APAgreetings or message us on Facebook if you are interested in volunteering. Please note: minor children (anyone under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Here are the dates for April:
April 
April 26 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, meet behind the Field House
Check here and our Facebook page for upcoming dates!
Please travel lightly, wear working clothes and shoes (no open toes) (layers for weather) and bring water.Thanks for your passion for Astoria Park!


Volunteer days. We meet behind the field house at 10am/10:30am. Please dress appropriately and bring water.  Tools and gloves will be provided. 
April 26 May 10 and 24 June 7 and 21  
July 5 and 19 -Please note that July 5 is Early Bird Clean up 

Weeding Wednesdays begin in May.  Meet Jules Corkery at 6:30pm at the Butterfly Garden and learn about the Butterflies,  gardening and indigenous plant species. 

Astoria Park Shore Fest  August 3, 10 and 17





Thank you, NY Cares, NYC Parks & Rec's Green Teens, Civic Leaders High School, and New Comers High School for volunteering in Astoria Park today. We raked dozens of bags of leaves that were blocking stairways, spilling onto the sidewalks, & stunting the growth of the spring grass. 
Spring will happen with your help!

Thank you APA, NYCares, Newcomers High School, Council Member Costa Costantinides for making a huge dent in the leaf pile along 19th Street in Astoria Park 
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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Earthday NY .org 2014 April 20 and 21 and 22



Earthday 2014 - Be the change you wish to see‎


www.earthdayny.org/‎



April 20-22 NYC. Learn more today





mybeautifulearth.withgoogle.com



Squirrel. #MyBeautifulEarth 

Instagram: michaelreiterpb

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

New.York.Cares #VOLUNTEER - April

New.York.Cares #VOLUNTEER  

2014

NEW YORK CARES DAY SPRING
We thank our #volunteers and NewYorkCares for the regular efforts to revitalize
Astoria Park, our green space heart.  <3  This of course is in addition to the
much needed care done by the NYCParks and staff.


Thanks NY Cares !

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/ revitalize-Astoria-Park-

Volunteer Saturday dates April 26 and May 10, with more to follow.

Receive a 30-minute on-site orientation to New York Cares and then 
revitalize this beloved green space

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/orientation-express- revitalize-astoria-park








NY Cares Day - Register Today!




NEW YORK CARES DAY SPRING

Join New York Cares in April , when 4,000 volunteers get to work cleaning up parks, 
community gardens, and public spaces throughout the city.
Each spring, volunteers spend one Saturday removing invasive species, picking up litter, repainting benches, planting, and clearing out old growth from our urban green spaces. ...
Become a Team Leader by creating a team of 5 to 50 people, and then encouraging your friends, family, co-workers, or anyone else to join that team. 
New York Cares Day Spring will take place on  
Saturday, April 12th. 
Registration for individuals to participate in New York Cares Day Spring is now
 open.  You can register online at www.newyorkcaresdayspring.org

What are the key dates for participating in New York Cares Day Spring?


Donate
Share


 #volunteer

www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/search_projects


Getting Started
www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/getting_started

Volunteers provide crucial services in every borough.
Here's how:

www.newyorkcares.org/getting-started
Getting Started

Start giving back in your community and make a difference.

STEP 1: CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT
Get started by setting up your own New York Cares account. You will be able to use
this account to register for volunteer opportunities, view your upcoming projects, and
evaluate ones that you've already done!

STEP 2: ATTEND ORIENTATION
You can then learn more at your New York Cares orientation. We run dozens of orientations
every month throughout the city. At orientation, you'll learn how we work and what you
can do as a volunteer.

STEP 3: SIGN UP FOR A PROJECT

After you've been to orientation, you can get started signing up for projects.
Search online and find the best project for you!

PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 18 years old to participate in New York Cares year-round volunteering.


See April 01 or April 15 for possible orientation in Astoria, Queens.
And April 26>>

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/orientation-express - revitalize-Astoria-Park







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Saturday, April 12, 2014

New York Cares Day Spring [NYCD 2014]


New York Cares Day Spring [2014 April]

[ Enjoy a wonderful Spring #CaresDay with all the volunteers.]




newyorkcaresdayspring.kintera.org /faf/home / FAQ






< Thank you to everyone for your help on Saturday!
 Astoria Park would not look the way it does today without the hard work and support of our friends and volunteers. >

Norman Chan
Park Manager


Thank You !! Teams:

AMC / 

 Yalow Scholars /  Delta Zeta DZ nyc alumnae /

 Hope for the Warriors / Dynamic Resources



With instagram.com/ hope4warriors



nycares [Instagram]Great work! And you can see some of our morning highlights here: http://on.fb.me/1sRs72U




b J Corkery

Thank you, New York Cares for a great NY Cares Day! We rake leaves, put down compost & mulch for our 20 white snowdrift crabapples, paint a ton of benches, and clean up some graffiti! Great work!
www.facebook.com /pages/ Astoria-Park-Alliance



New York Cares Day Spring will engage 4,000 volunteers in revitalization work in 70 parks and gardens throughout all five boroughs. This year is the 20th anniversary of the event!
Date: Saturday April 12th   
Volunteers should bring plenty of water and a bagged lunch. They should also wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that they do not mind getting dirty.


Register nowLog in hereDonateShare
Take part in New York City's biggest spring cleaning event by joining more than 4,000 volunteers on Saturday, April 12th, as we get our hands dirty in parks, community gardens, and public spaces throughout the city. Volunteers will remove invasive species, pick up litter, repaint benches, plant, and clear out old growth from our urban green spaces. It's a great opportunity to discover a new park, meet a community gardener, and learn more about the importance of open space and recreation while making a real difference in the community. This event is generously sponsored by HSBC Bank.

Become a Team Leader by creating a team of 5 to 50 people, and then encouraging your friends, family, co-workers, or anyone else to join that team.  Team Leaders will be able to select their sites in March.

Registration for individuals to participate in New York Cares Day Spring is now open. You can register online at www.newyorkcaresdayspring.org





www.nbcnewyork.com /on-air/ as-seen-on

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

APA : April 08 [Revised]


Astoria Park Alliance 

meets Tuesday, April 8th

at 6:30 PM at Steinway Reformed Church on Ditmars Blvd & 41st Street.

All are welcome!!! [Date Revised.]




Our Monthly meeting has been postponed until next Tuesday April 8th. Please join us from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Steinway Reformed Church located on 41st and Ditmars Ave. 
We hope to see you there!

Greetings from The Astoria Park Alliance, Martha and Jules!



The Astoria Park Alliance is creating a stronger organizational structure in order to support a more inclusive, greener vision of Astoria Park. We value your talent, input, and passion. We share your love of Astoria Park. We haven't seen you at a meeting in a while, and we miss you!

[To be updated]
Welcome, introductions, and Thank You for coming.
Minutes

6:30PM
    Reports and Announcements:
    (@ 5 min each)
    APA equipment storage needs

    Meeting discussion - Board of Advisors
    Monthly membership mixers

    Fundraiser report
    Spring Fling success March 29

    Shore Fest discussion

    Astoria Park Conservancy
    Bylaws sample

    Planned meeting with NY4P late April
    Planned meeting with CM Costantinides late April

    New York Cares Day, April 12
    with Jules and Martha

    Fitness Classes / May - Aug
    Zumba @ 1st Sat
    Yoga @ 4th Sat

    2014 year off for Sing for Hope

    7:30 - 2nd hour of working meeting
    Fundraiser follow-up
    Press article
    May 13th Mixer

    Mission statement
    Vision statement
    Astoria Park Conservancy

    • Set working meeting agenda for next meeting (5) - Tuesday May 06

    Goodbyes!
    To ensure the conservation and sustainability of Astoria Park 
    for all New Yorkers by empowering public partnerships.
    • Vision Zero Astoria Safety Town Hall March 19 
    • DOT - Weekend Walks [Astoria Park Shore Fest] Aug Sundays 2014
    • CPF Greening Western Queens Summit
    • Friends of Gantry and Hunters Point Conservancy 
    • CUP - NY4P March
    • UCCA / NY AD 2014 April 03 Town Hall 
    • CB1 meeting April 08 
    • Volunteer dates April 12 and April 26 
    • New York Cares Day April 12 
    • Volunteer dates March 15 and March 29
    • New York City Parks Commissioner - Mitchell Silver
    • Citibike status and financial issues 
    • May Garbage Can Paint Party 
    • May Weeding Weds at butterfly garden
    • May Outdoor Fest 
    • ...
    • Marketing and branding 
    • Set working meeting agenda for next meeting (5) - Tuesday May 06

    Martha phone meeting with Antonio Meloni of NY Anti Crime Agency
    [CB1] re: Lighting on Hell Gate Bridge and Amtrak

    nymag.com /daily/intelligencer /2014/03/ citi-bikes-four-huge-problems


     APA




    • Meeting Reports:
    • NY4Parks Charybdis Playground survey report
    •  ...
    Playground-utilization-study- NY4P.org

    APA





    www.flickr.com /photos/ roblawol




    • Old business / New business
    • Outdoor Fest May/June
    • Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues




    2014 APA officers



    facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance
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