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These gorgeous Instagram pics capture what summer’s like in western Queens

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BY NAHIROVY FIGUEROA

Summer in Queens can be rough sometimes, with faulty ACs and endless subway delays. But the “World’s Borough” is also a beautiful place in August, and western Queens residents were sure to share this beauty on Instagram. With iconic pink-palette sunsets and rustic hangout spots, Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside provide the perfect setting for awesome photos. Take a look at some of our readers’ best pics to see what we Queens residents do when the sun is at its full potential.

Photo via Instagram/@ilanasilver
Photo via Instagram/@ilanasilver

 

Photo via Instagram/@jillish_
Photo via Instagram/@jillish_

 

Photo via Instagram/@jojo825
Photo via Instagram/@jojo825

 

Photo via Instagram/@meganmcguigan_
Photo via Instagram/@meganmcguigan_

 

Photo via Instagram/@melmrose
Photo via Instagram/@melmrose

 

Photo via Instagram/@mido.khalil1
Photo via Instagram/@mido.khalil1

 

Photo via Instagram/@abreyegene
Photo via Instagram/@abreyegene

 

Photo via Instagram/@adelehuntshi
Photo via Instagram/@adelehuntshi

 

Photo via Instagram/@ayocosmic
Photo via Instagram/@ayocosmic

 

Photo via Instagram/@barre3lic
Photo via Instagram/@barre3lic

 

Photo via Instagram/@dave_schnupp
Photo via Instagram/@dave_schnupp

 

Photo via Instagram/@dweitzenhoffer
Photo via Instagram/@dweitzenhoffer