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Founded by Steven Halsey in 1839 and named for John Jacob Astor, Astoria is a diverse, multiethnic neighborhood in northwestern Queens. The area is primarily residential, interspersed with various commercial businesses, restaurants and neighborhood stores
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When it comes to getting into the college of your choice, the early bird truly gets the collegiate worm. Due to the growing selectivity of private colleges, waiting until the junior year to begin the search, application and financial aid processes can be
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