Friends of Halletts Point is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life on the Halletts Point Peninsula in Astoria, Queens.
Our mission is to enhance the infrastructure, transportation connections, community programming and beautification of the peninsula.
Foster positive community relationships
with Halletts Point stakeholders through communication and consensus building
Act as a steward of the Peninsula
ensuring a clean and safe community for residents and visitors
Promote Halletts Point as a destination
for businesses, residents and visitors
Astoria Ferry Route Extended to Upper East Side
New extension effective as of Saturday, August 22, 2020
The Astoria route of NYC Ferry by Hornblower connects the growing residential and business communities of Halletts Point, Astoria to the Upper East Side.
“This vital NYC Ferry connection between Astoria and Manhattan is an important step in connecting Western Queens residents – many of whom are essential workers at our city’s hospitals and medical institutions – directly to employment, education, and cultural opportunities that until now required an onerous commute,” Claudia Coger, President of Astoria Houses Tenant Association and Friends of Halletts Point Board Member, said. “Residents on either side of the East River have much to share, and this connection ensures that residents of Manhattan and Queens continue to work together as one city.
The new UES-Halletts Point connection along NYC Ferry’s Astoria route
Related Article:
NYC Ferry to Give Astoria Riders a Straight Shot to Upper East Side
by Mark Hallum, amNY, August 19 2020
