Archive - Stories from 1110x

Community composting: Fighting city greenwashing, one scrap at a time

NYC budget cuts are a blow to the planet — and to a cornerstone of the Astoria community.

Apr 1 •

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November 2023

The dispute over Astoria and Long Island City’s border, settled

Where is the border between the two neighborhoods? And why does it matter so much?

Nov 29, 2023 •

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October 2023

How Astoria’s one and only bookstore came to be

At Astoria Bookshop, community and literature flourish side by side.

Oct 12, 2023 •

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September 2023

The outdoor book swap that began with a reality TV show

In Sunnyside, the book swap on Skillman Ave and 43rd St is open 24/7

Sep 11, 2023 •

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July 2023

How the 31st ave open street reimagines Astoria's public spaces

The two blocks, which are closed to traffic every weekend afternoon of the summer, are a place for the local community to flourish.

Jul 1, 2023 •

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June 2023

Stories from 1110x is a blog about the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside in Queens, New York.

Jun 8, 2023 •

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