FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com NOVEMBER 6, 2014 • THE QUEENS COURIER 11 Astoria featured in city tourism campaign BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com/@aaltamirano28 For people near and far, Astoria is the next go-to destination, according to a new neighborhood tourism campaign. Astoria has been selected by NYC & Company, the offi cial marketing, tourism and partnership organization for New York City, as the next spotlight area in its Neighborhood x Neighborhood campaign. “From the remarkable Greek and international cuisine, to the fascinating cultural and arts scene, we are pleased to be promoting all there is to see and do in Astoria,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “We invite visitors from around the world and across the United States to discover and rediscover Astoria.” Starting Nov. 4, Astoria is being highlighted as the third feature in a three-part Neighborhood x Neighborhood documentary series. The videos in the series feature a local’s guide to the neighborhood, focusing on shops, restaurants, attractions and the history that makes the area distinct. They also include reasons for both tourists and locals to explore. “It’s no surprise that the borough of nations is home to Astoria, a culturally diverse community known as both a creative neighborhood full of praiseworthy cultural institutions and a food destination popular for everything from Greek to Italian to Brazilian cuisine,” said Marty Markowitz, vice president of borough promotion and engagement at NYC & Company. “There is something for everyone in this bustling Queens neighborhood, and we encourage New Yorkers and visitors to spend a day in Astoria.” This announcement comes just a few weeks after NYC & Company launched a three-month promotional campaign called “See Your City” showcasing 10 neighborhoods throughout the fi ve boroughs, including Jackson Heights and Long Island City. The “must-see Astoria” highlights featured in the Neighborhood x Neighborhood campaign include the Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria Park with its views of Midtown Manhattan, the neighborhood’s prominent Greek culture, restaurant and social scene, PHOTO COURTESY/ © NYC & Company/Marley White and boutique designers. The Neighborhood x Neighborhood campaign, fi rst launched in 2013, targets outside visitors and New Yorkers and was designed to highlight the diversity of the city’s fi ve boroughs and encourage people to explore outside “traditional tourist locations.” For more information, visit nycgo.com/nxn. Great rates like ours don’t grow on trees. At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. 30-Month Bump-Up CD 1.40%APY* $5,000 minimum deposit *New accounts and new money only. The APY is effective October 15, 2014. Annual percentage yield (APY) assumes principle and interest remain on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. The interest rate will be fixed for the term of the account unless the one-time Bump-Up option is exercised. If exercised the interest rate will be adjusted accordingly and remain fixed for the remaining term of the account. When exercising the Bump-Up option, new money may not be added to the account. Please see account opening disclosure for full details. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. IRAs are not eligible. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rate and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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