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'''Astoria''' is a neighborhood located in the northwestern corner of the borough of [[Queens]] in [[New York City]]. Known for its diverse community, Astoria is home to a large number of immigrants, with a significant population of Greeks, Italians, and people from the Middle East. The neighborhood is bounded by the East River and is adjacent to three other Queens neighborhoods: [[Long Island City]], [[Sunnyside]], and [[Woodside]].

== History ==
Astoria was originally called Hallet's Cove, after its first landowner William Hallet, who settled there in 1652 with his wife, Elizabeth Fones. The area was renamed for John Jacob Astor, then the wealthiest man in America with a net worth of over $40 million, in a bid to persuade him to invest in the area. He only invested $500, but the name stayed nonetheless.

== Culture ==
Astoria is known for its vibrant cultural scene. The neighborhood is home to several cultural institutions, including the [[Museum of the Moving Image]], which is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film and television. The [[Noguchi Museum]] and the [[Socrates Sculpture Park]] are also located in Astoria.

== Cuisine ==
Astoria's diverse population has contributed to a wide variety of dining options in the neighborhood. The area is particularly known for its Greek food, but also offers a range of other cuisines, including Italian, Middle Eastern, and Asian.

== Transportation ==
Astoria is served by the [[New York City Subway]]'s N and W trains, which run along the neighborhood's western edge. Several bus lines also serve the neighborhood, and the [[RFK Bridge]] (formerly known as the Triborough Bridge) connects Astoria to [[Manhattan]], [[The Bronx]], and [[Randall's Island]].

== Notable people ==
Many notable people have lived in Astoria, including actors [[Tony Bennett]], [[Christopher Walken]], and [[Tina Fey]], as well as musicians like [[Paul Simon]] and [[Art Garfunkel]].

== See also ==
* [[List of Queens neighborhoods]]
* [[History of New York City]]
* [[Culture of New York City]]

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