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

From Salon

"To Astoria: thank you for showing us the best of New York City," Mamdani's statement said.

From BBC

"While I may no longer live in Astoria, Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do," he said.

From BBC

When Mamdani moves into Gracie Mansion sometime around his inauguration on 1 January, he will find himself in surroundings very different than his modest Astoria digs.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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