Season 7 - Week 5
The long weekend is here…
And we’ve got you covered. But first, an update on a few fronts.
First, the city has been busy putting down buckets of paint along 31st Street, with new markings, routes, and more. A reminder for those curious: a very similar redesign on White Plains Road brought down motor vehicle occupant injuries by a whopping 41 percent, and total crash injuries by 10 percent. That’s why we do the work, folks!
Meanwhile, the proposal for Phase II of the 31st Ave redesign was received warmly by the local community board this week, where a number of parents testified in support. TIL: the six-point intersection at 43rd Street, which will be converted into a roundabout in the plan, was cited as one of the worst intersections for parents with children in a recent survey shared. That’s also why we do the work, folks!
And a tip of the hat to all the nerds who showed up on Monday at Fresco’s Grand Cantina for our low-traffic neighborhood hapy hour. We think the time is ripe for Queens to take things to the next level. And we told Streetsblog exactly that. Stay tuned for more social events to talk systems change!
Now, about that long weekend:
The Clips
Resident of former neighborhood where soccer reigns supreme snags cheap World Cup tix to share. (amNY)
NYC Ferry—or 31st Ave’s terminus—just launched its biggest summer schedule yet. (NYCEDC)
We love to see this first-ever AAPI market come to Sunnyside! (QNS)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Gaza Quilt Tees/Prints Sale: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MTG Astoria booster draft: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Q300 Plant Sale: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria Food Pantry Tabling: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Violin Petting Zoo: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Henna 4 Gaza by Biplob Henna: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Goods for Gaza: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY
The Sara Golan Team at SERHANT. Information Table: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bike Cleaning and Flat Fixes with Astoria Food Pantry: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Goods for Gaza: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For more information and the most up to date schedule, including with weather cancellations, see our events page.
Upcoming Markets
If you’re interested in selling on the Open Street, read our FAQs first here to learn more.
Saturday, May 30th: AAPI Market
Sunday, May 31st: Astoria Farmers Market
Support the Open Street
It takes a lot to run the 31st Ave Open Street, such as renting storage space, paying for insurance, or buying supplies like extra chairs, sidewalk chalk, and trash bags to keep our street clean.
We list a few of the materials that we are in frequent need of on our donation page. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also take tax-deductible donations via our Givebutter campaign for those who would like to contribute financially.
Every bit helps and we appreciate your support in making 31st Ave a better place for all! Thank you!
Join Your Neighbors!
All are welcome and no prior experience is required
Drop by 31OS this weekend to talk with the 31OS crew to learn more about Setup, Tabling, or Breakdown shifts along with all the other ways people get involved!
The most help is needed 12pm-1pm and 7pm-8pm but shifts are available all day for anyone interested in keeping an eye on things, meeting neighbors, and talking with members of the community who may have questions.
Signing up is also not required! Dropping by the volunteer table anytime is the best way to find out what is happening.
For more info on the types of shifts, or to see what sign-ups are available, check out our Volunteer page.
If you want to help, but can’t make it to the street in person, there are lots of other tasks and projects we’re working on throughout the week. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to share what you like to do and we’ll reach out if we have something!
Stay Connected
Want to stay in touch with 31OS and your neighbors even when the Open Street isn’t active?
Send us an email! Address is available on our homepage, 31OS.org
Share Your Feedback
We strive to make the Open Street a pleasant experience for all, so if you have any feedback that you’d like to share with the volunteers we’d love to hear it! Our Feedback form is available 24/7 for members of the community to send their thoughts directly to our team.
