Astoria’s Steinway Street burst today as the 2025 Street Fair drew 20,000. Over 60 vendors—souvlaki, empanadas, boba—sold out; X posts hit 10,000. A Queens band’s merengue set—600 danced; kids got 300 free face paints. Local artisans sold $15 jewelry—200 gone. NYC’s diversity—Astoria shines at 75°F.
Vendor Maria Ortiz, 40, sold 700 tamales—her salsa verde a hit. A pet adoption tent from LIC placed 12 pups—crowd clapped each. New compost bins cut waste—30% less trash. Sun warmed the mile-long fest; families lingered. Community’s heart—NYC’s boroughs bloom.
It’s not fun for all—sidewalks jammed; strollers stuck. Some prices—$10 drinks—raised brows. Still, 60 vendors, 20K fans—Astoria delivered. Post-fair, 30th Avenue buzzed—locals lingered. Annual rite—NYC’s streets live.
Ortiz’s 40—food star? Band’s 20s—local heroes. Queens danced; NYC glowed. Street Fair—Astoria’s day.
