Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Astoria Teen Launches GoFundMe to Help Pay For School After Losing Parents to COVID-19
Image via Roberto Tobias’ GoFundMeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Astoria teen Roberto Tobias JrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., a rising senior at Frank McCourt High School, has launched a GoFundMe after losing both parents to COVID-19Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Tobias’ entire family contracted the virus at the beginning of March with Roberto Tobias SrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. and Loida Tobias unfortunately losing their lives due to complications from COVID-19 in…
Read MoreAstoria Key Food to Permanently Close
Image via Google MapsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Astoria Key Food, located at 22-15 31st StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., will be permanently closing its doors this OctoberGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Unlike recent business closures in the neighborhood, Key Food will not be closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but rather because of an ongoing redevelopment proposalGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. According to an article published by The Real Deal,…
Read MoreDon Coqui Astoria Has Closed
Photo by @cheersmydearGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. After nearly 10 years in the neighborhood, Don Coqui Astoria has permanently closedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The restaurant/bar was the only Queens location of the Don Coqui chainGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Located at 28-18 31st StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., Don Coqui Astoria faced its share of difficulties recently between the COVID-19 shutdown and a burglary in MarchGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As of now, there…
Read MoreFire at Location of The Grand
Photo via Katarina KostGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A fire broke out at 37-01 30th Avenue yesterday evening at approximately 8PMGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The location, also home to cafe-bar The Grand, was forced to evacuateGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the buildingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Fortunately, no injuries or serious damage have been reportedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This is a developing storyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
Read MoreThree Astoria Bar/Restaurants Permanently Closed Following COVID-19
Photo by Clem OnojeghuoGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The sudden and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the unfortunate closure of numerous businesses throughout the cityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Hit particularly hard was the food & service industry, which was forced to rely upon delivery and takeout for nearly three months, until outdoor dining was permitted during Phase 2 of New York…
Read MoreGive Me Summer!
The past few months Astoria has showed, once more, what a talented community we are fortunate to be a part ofGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Therefore, Give Me Astoria would like to announce our upcoming photography contest for the summer season! This time, the rules are a bit differentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To comply with current social distancing rules, we are not…
Read MoreCelebrating Astoria’s First Virtual International Cultural Festival!
Image courtesy of Central Astoria Local Development CoalitionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Looking for a fun, free event to celebrate Astoria’s diversity? Look no further! The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will be hosting the first-ever virtual International Cultural Festival! The event is set for Sunday, June 28th from 3-4PMGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The online festival will feature traditional songs and dance…
Read MoreAnd the winner of #GiveMeSpring is…
Our first-ever #GiveMeSpring photography contest winner has been determined! With a combined total of 610 votes, the winner is: ‘Reflections of Spring’ by Gracie Coston! Our award ceremony will be held once it is safe to do so in light of the COVID-19 pandemicGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Nominees can look out for an email in the (hopefully) near…
Read MoreNew York City’s Phase 2 Reopening Begins Today!
Image by Tim SavageGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. New York City is set to begin its Phase 2 reopening today, June 22ndGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The city has reached another milestone in the decline in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations and can therefore enact Phase 2Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Industries that will be back to business include hair salons, retail, and business officesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, proper…
Read MoreReopening Kaufman Astoria Studios: A Conversation with Hal Rosenbluth, President/CEO
Image via Kaufman Astoria Studios FacebookGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Kaufman Astoria Studios (KAS), located at 34-12 36th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., has become one of Hollywood’s go-to destinations for some of the largest names in the film and television industryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Today, KAS offers industry professionals over 500,000 sqGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.ftGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. of space for sound stages, production, and service, and employs thousandsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, as…
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