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Leaf Fest & Hurricane Cleanup at Queensbridge Park

November 10, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
Our waterfront parks (and all City Parks) sustained considerable damage from Hurricane Sandy. Volunteer with us to help the NYC Parks Department Cleanup after the storm!Rake leaves with friends! Get some exercise! Care for your waterfront!Join Green Shores NYC, The Astoria Park Alliance, Partnerships for Parks, the Friends of Queensbridge Park and the Western Queens Compost Initiative for our 4th Annual LEAF FEST!Help ready our waterfront parks for the winter and cleanup after Hurricane…See More
Nov 5, 2012
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Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Astoria Park, Queens

October 27, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm
Join the Astoria Park Alliance and Green Shores NYC in celebrating Halloween on:Saturday, October 27, 2012Noon to 1pmTrick or Treat & Compete for prizes for best costume!People of all ages and their pets are welcome to the 1st Annual Astoria Park Halloween Party!Event is FREERain or ShineSee More
Oct 22, 2012
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Composting for Beginners at Greater Astoria Historical Society

December 12, 2011 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
GreenShores NYC and the WesternQueens Compost Initiative present:Composting for BeginnersMonday, December 12, 2011atThe Greater Astoria Historical Society35-20 Broadway, Long Island City 6:30PM- 7:30PMLearn to compost within your own home or small space. Instruction will be provided on creating your own worm bin and how this can provide nutrient rich compost for creating high quality soil for plants and gardens.See More
Dec 5, 2011
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Composting for Beginners at Greater Astoria Historical Society

December 12, 2011 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
GreenShores NYC and the WesternQueens Compost Initiative present:Composting for BeginnersMonday, December 12, 2011atThe Greater Astoria Historical Society35-20 Broadway, Long Island City 6:30PM- 7:30PMLearn to compost within your own home or small space. Instruction will be provided on creating your own worm bin and how this can provide nutrient rich compost for creating high quality soil for plants and gardens.See More
Dec 1, 2011
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Leaf Fest in Queensbridge Park at Queensbridge Park

November 19, 2011 from 11am to 1pm
Celebrate Leaf Fest this fall in Queens Waterfront Parks. This Saturday Leaf Fest will take place in Queensbridge Park and will take place rain or shine. The public is invited to come rake leaves between 11 AM and 1PM. All leaves collected will be composted and used to help fertilize parks, gardens and community plots. This process can enrich soils, help clean up contaminated soil, prevent pollution and offer economic benefits.It’s our waterfront, let’s celebrate and make it beautiful!See More
Nov 16, 2011
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Leaf Fest in Queensbridge Park at Queensbridge Park

November 19, 2011 from 11am to 1pm
Celebrate Leaf Fest this fall in Queens Waterfront Parks. This Saturday Leaf Fest will take place in Queensbridge Park and will take place rain or shine. The public is invited to come rake leaves between 11 AM and 1PM. All leaves collected will be composted and used to help fertilize parks, gardens and community plots. This process can enrich soils, help clean up contaminated soil, prevent pollution and offer economic benefits.It’s our waterfront, let’s celebrate and make it beautiful!See More
Nov 16, 2011
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It’s My Park Day in Queensbridge Park! at Queensbridge Park

October 15, 2011 from 10am to 2pm
Join in the citywide celebration of making our favorite parks ready for the winter.ASTORIA/LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – Fall is here and that means Winter is right around the corner! Joinwith Green Shores NYC and the Friends of Queensbridge Park Committee for It’s My Park Day (IMPD)Saturday October 15th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. IMPD will take place rain or shine.The event will give residents of Long Island City and Astoria a chance to spruce up Queensbridge Parkafter an event-filled summer.…See More
Oct 16, 2011
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Sep 21, 2011
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The 7th Annual Astoria Park Shoreline Cleanup at Astoria Park

September 24, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm
 Let’s welcome fall and help beautify one of our favorite waterfront parks.  QUEENS, N.Y. – Fall is here! Join with Green Shores NYC and the Astoria Park Alliance for our 7th annual Shoreline Cleanup on Saturday September 24th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a rain or shine event, but will be canceled in the event of a thunderstorm. Please check www.greenshoresnyc.org for Facebook for cancellation information.This…See More
Sep 21, 2011
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Astoria Park Shore Fest at Astoria Park

August 14, 2011 from 1pm to 7pm
The Astoria Park Alliance is proud to present our third annual Astoria Park Shore Fest (formerly Astoria Water Walk) on Sundays August 7, 14 and 21 from 1 to 7:00 PM. In partnership with Green Shores NYC, Astoria Music and Arts, the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and…See More
Aug 12, 2011
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It's My Park Day in Queensbridge Park at Queensbridge Park

May 21, 2011 from 10am to 1pm
Celebrate spring and help beautify one of our favorite waterfront parks.Join with Green Shores NYC, Friends of Queensbridge Park Committee, and the Astoria Park Alliance for It’s My Park Day (IMPD) on Saturday May 21st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. IMPD will take place rain or shine.The event will give residents of Long Island City and Astoria a chance to spruce up Queensbridge Park after a long and chilly winter. Within a few hours, volunteers will take part in several projects, including…See More
May 17, 2011
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Philo-Junius commented on Green Shores NYC's event The 7th Annual National Arab American Service Day 2011 and Astoria Park Shoreline Cleanup
"If I didn't work until 330pm I'd be there. It's great for the community to get involved with this kinda stuff on a Satruday...putting off their evening of boozing."
May 14, 2011
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The 7th Annual National Arab American Service Day 2011 and Astoria Park Shoreline Cleanup at Astoria Park

May 14, 2011 from 12pm to 3pm
Saturday, May 14th is:The 7th Annual National Arab American Service Day 2011 and Astoria Park Shoreline Cleanupfrom Noon to 3pm for additional info see our website: www.greenshoresnyc.org Serving Communities and Connecting People QUEENS, N.Y. – Spring is here! Join with Green Shores NYC and the American Mideast Leadership Network for a day of service on Saturday May 14th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a rain or shine event. This opportunity will…See More
May 9, 2011
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Leaf Fest! at Rainey Park

November 20, 2010 from 10am to 1pm
Rake leaves with friends! Get some exercise! Care for your waterfront!Join Green Shores NYC, The Astoria Park Alliance & Partnerships for Parks for our 2nd Annual LEAF FEST!Volunteers will rake leaves on two Saturdays this fall:SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th at RAINEY PARK (34th Ave & Vernon Blvd)andSATURDAY, DECEMBER 4th at ASTORIA PARK (19th St & Hoyt Ave North)From 10am to 1pmHelp ready two of our favorite waterfront parks for the winter!All materials & refreshments will be provided…See More
Nov 18, 2010
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It's My Park Day: Rainey Park at Rainey Park

October 23, 2010 from 9am to 12pm
ASTORIA/LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – Fall is here and there’s still time to enjoy the waterfront before cold weather sets in. Join with Green Shores NYC for It’s My Park Day on Saturday October 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. IMPD will take place rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms.The event will give residents of Long Island City and Astoria a chance to spruce up one of our favorite spots on the East River shoreline and partake in some of the programming that will…See More
Oct 22, 2010
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It's My Park Day: Rainey Park at Rainey Park

October 23, 2010 from 9am to 12pm
ASTORIA/LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – Fall is here and there’s still time to enjoy the waterfront before cold weather sets in. Join with Green Shores NYC for It’s My Park Day on Saturday October 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. IMPD will take place rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms.The event will give residents of Long Island City and Astoria a chance to spruce up one of our favorite spots on the East River shoreline and partake in some of the programming that will…See More
Oct 22, 2010
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Astoria Blvd
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Green Shores NYC is a coalition of individuals, community groups and local businesses who have joined together to improve and promote the waterfront parks and shoreline in Astoria and Long Island City. We sponsor events to beautify and maintain our parks and organize recreational and educational activities for adults and children.
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Non-Profit Community Organization
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http://www.greenshoresnyc.org

Hunters point South Open Space Project

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Community Board 2

HUNTERS POINT SOUTH "OPEN SPACE" MEETING

Community Board 2 has scheduled a Public Hearing for the Proposed Development at Hunters Point South Open Space project. The boundaries are 50TH Avenue running south to Newtown Creek and west from Borden Avenue to the East River.

The Proposed Hunters Point South Open Space Project Plan will be presented by representatives of NYC Economic Development Corporation, (EDC), New York City Parks Department.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions and to make comments on the Proposed Project Plan.

Comments will be heard from members of the public who will have 3 minutes to comment. Written statements will be accepted.

For additional information please call Community Board 2 at: 718-533-8773, or email Qn02@cb.nyc.gov.

DATE: Thursday November 19, 2009
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: St Mary's Church, Basement
10-08 49TH Avenue
Long Island City, New York 11101

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The perfect Holiday Present: Astoria- LIC Waterfront Map and Guide





GREEN SHORES NYC: It's Your Waterfront!



Dear Friends,



Holiday Season is upon us and we have the perfect gift idea for that special someone on your list! A gift that shows your neighborhood pride, and supports your local waterfront parks advocacy group all at the same time!



It’s been a year since the Astoria- LIC Waterfront Map and Guide was published. The 33 x 14” map contains a beautifully illustrated… Continue

Posted on December 10, 2009 at 4:41pm

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