Astoria

British

/ əˈstɔːrɪə /

noun

a port in NW Oregon, near the mouth of the Columbia River: founded as a fur-trading post in 1811 by John Jacob Astor. Pop: 9660 (2003 est)

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Still, John Davi, founder and CEO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors, said dividends make sense amid heightened uncertainty.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi quickly made a name for itself as a foodie haven when it opened in 2019.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Mamdani lived in the Astoria neighbourhood in the borough of Queens.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Set for phased completion beginning in 2027, the development connects the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills hotels in a unified, landscaped compound.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

So Wilson became a laboratory technician, then a transportation coordinator, working in a cubicle in a low-slung building in Astoria, Queens, overseeing fuel deliveries for the company’s fleet.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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