I set out from my apartment on 34th Street off 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens around 6:30 pm. It’s Sunday, and after a leisurely afternoon spent at home I’m headed for Astoria Park, the jewel of the neighborhood. It’s a 60 acre oasis of tranquility amid the noise and honking horns of Astoria, and it’s one of the largest open spaces in Queens.… Continue Reading