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City Asks Astoria Residents For 31st Avenue Feedback, Seek Ideas
Astoria residents can fill out a survey to help identify ways to enhance bike networks and pedestrian safety on 31st Avenue.

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Coral Murphy Marcos is a reporter from Manatí, Puerto Rico, and currently based in New York City. (coral.murphy@patch.com)
Astoria residents can fill out a survey to help identify ways to enhance bike networks and pedestrian safety on 31st Avenue.

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