But there was also a lot to celebrate at the dinner, held at the Waldorf Astoria.
One established luxury hotel, the Astoria, has been bought by a British hotelier, Sir Rocco Forte.
Many points of interest in Long Island City and neighboring Astoria are related to the area's industrial heritage.
Mean Fiddler runs a range of music venues in the UK, including London's Astoria, Forum and Jazz Cafe.
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Excellent map of Long Island City and Astoria neighborhoods in New York City borough of Queens, plus attraction listings.
Trials have already been undertaken through the Jazz Cafe's website and the site for the Astoria's G-A-Y club night.
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There I chanced on the Astoria Hotel, which had one single room vacant.
The famed Waldorf Astoria opened at its current location in 1931.
He is Kostas Mastoras owner and founder of Optima and Titan Foods in Astoria, Queens, in New York.
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Closer to the tourist centre, a 223-room Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is set to open in 2013 near the Jaffa Gate.
The Starlight Room on the 18th floor of the Waldorf Astoria seemed to get perceptibly warmer as the debate ran on.
At Astoria Park, you'll find a skateboard park, jogging track and waterfront paths, along with the city's largest outdoor swimming pool.
But although Ms. Gergovich looked at 11 buildings in Astoria, it was hard finding one that appealed to her more-modern design sensibilities.
Sara Gergovich, a 33-year-old who works in e-commerce, had rented in Astoria for 14 years before purchasing a one-bedroom at the Santorini.
Beyond Kombucha in Astoria launched in 2010 but last month received the federal and state alcohol licenses enabling it to produce alcoholic kombucha.
When I went back again for the first time in July this year, I did not seek out Sudder Street nor the Astoria.
And across the river at the Queens Kickshaw in Astoria, a brand-new high-alcohol version of kombucha, called Mava Roka, is literally creating a buzz.
Also present were D'Amato's children, eight grandchildren, and hundreds of supporters in a Waldorf Astoria ballroom, where he launched his first campaign in 1980.
The best items are currently displayed on the Waldorf Astoria's archive website while a small selection are being exhibited at the hotel itself.
Take your pick from The Carlyle, The Pierre, The Plaza Hotel, Waldorf Astoria New York or JW Marriott Essex House.
Last month, for the first time, Foster was invited to make a presentation at Bear Stearns' annual healthcare conference at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in Manhattan.
Sixty years ago yesterday, the Corvette was unveiled in New York at the posh Waldorf Astoria as part of the General Motors Motorama Show.
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Keoni Bayer, 41, of Astoria, also had a few issues with broken kiosks and codes that didn't work, but said the technical issues didn't bother him so much.
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The product was brought to the state by first generation immigrant Costas Mastoras, first-generation immigrant and owner and founder of Optima and Titan Foods in Astoria, Queens.
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The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria is housed in a building that was part of a 1920s film studio that made silent and early sound films.
Representatives from participating countries met for informal talks at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in preparation for official negotiations on the accord due to resume in July in Bonn, Germany.
When Petya DeVallance was in her first month of pregnancy, she put her daughter on the waiting list for a private infant-care program in a home in Astoria, Queens.
As discussed in a previous piece, Greek yogurt was brought to New York by Costas Mastoras, owner and founder of Optima and Titan Foods in Astoria, Queens.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates is another property to watch: Guests can take advantage of a helipad, private butlers, golf course and private beach.
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The Montage, the St Regis and Waldorf Astoria all opened in the last two years, and all have private residences, but with the perks of a five star hotel.
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