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“No matter what you need to find, you’ll find it in Astoria.” This video by the New York Times is a good representation of what present-day Astoria is like. The video interviews current residents as well as give an outsider view of the neighborhood. The geographical closeness of Astoria to Manhattan is a big advantage of why people choose this neighborhood. Some potential problems include noise of the trains running and the power plants pollution. The number one reason children in Astoria under 14 goes to the hospital is asthma. This is a problem that the district is trying to fix. Overall, this video gives an account of Astoria’s demographics, population, diversity, and social issues.
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This video informs viewers that Astoria is home to more than 100 cultures. Those cultures are represented through the street art of the neighborhood. The host of the video takes viewers to Welling Court, a specific street in Astoria known for its murals. Although this wall started as a local project, it has now attracted a diverse international group of talented street artists. The video features an Irish artist and other street art wizards who have flocked to this street to paint murals. The art-covered walls provide a vivid backdrop for the children playing on the street and help to beautify the area.
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This video shows viewers that Astoria is much more than just the Beer Garden and Greek food. Lawrence Weibman, host of “NYC Food Tour,” takes viewers to three local restaurants in Astoria. Weibman visits the Strand Smokehouse, Tufino Pizzeria, and BZ Grill. Although the first two restaurants don’t appear to serve Greek and Mediterranean food just through their names, the owner of Strand Smokehouse and the owner’s wife of Tufino Pizzeria are both Greek, so some part of the menus still tie back to Greek food. Overall, the videos show the diversity of the food in Astoria while also highlighting three of the best restaurants of the neighborhood, and shows that Greek culture is still represented in some way even if the restaurants aren’t known to serve Greek food.
