Posts by Loulou Chryssides
New York City’s Phase 1 Reopening Begins Today!
Following months of a statewide shutdown, New York City starts Phase 1 of reopening today! The reopening follows a steady decline in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout the city. As of today, an estimated 400,000 New Yorkers are headed back to work. Industries gearing up again include construction, manufacturing, and select…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria Relief Fund Highlighted by Morgan Stanley!
Image courtesy of Patricia Vitiello. Give Me Astoria‘s efforts to give back to the community have not gone unnoticed: our GoFundMe was highlighted by Morgan Stanley! The investment/financial services company chose Give Me Astoria as part of its ‘Week of Kindness’, which aims to promote organizations and causes that are important to its employees. Our story…
Read More9 H.U.G.S. : Embracing Communities Around the World
During the current COVID-19 crisis, inspiring stories have emerged from around the world of communities coming together to help one another. One such organization is the New York-based 9 H.U.G.S. Established in 2013, 9 H.U.G.S has worked with nations around the world to benefit those who need it the most. Examples of missions are donating…
Read MoreNYPD To Enforce Social Distancing in ‘Bar-Heavy’ NYC Neighborhoods, Including Astoria
Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that the NYPD will be enforcing social distancing measures in 9 ‘bar-heavy’ NYC neighborhoods, including Astoria. According to the Mayor, the neighborhoods in focus are Astoria, City Island, East Village, Hell’s Kitchen, Long Island City, Lower East Side, Upper East Side, West Village, and Williamsburg. The announcement follows a series…
Read MoreMonika’s Cafe-Bar Is Closing
Image via Monika’s Cafe-Bar (@monikascafebar) Instagram. After over 20 years in business Monika’s Cafe-Bar, located at 32-90 36th St., is closing. Monika’s team announced the difficult decision to shut down on social media. The bar/restaurant has been closed since March 15th, when city restaurants were shut in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria has raised over $20,000 and has a special announcement!
Over the last two months, Give Me Astoria has been fundraising to support healthcare/essential workers and our neighborhood restaurants. As of today, we are proud to announce that we have raised over $20,000 in this effort! With the help of your donations, we provided dozens of meals to healthcare heroes from Mount Sinai Queens to…
Read MoreAstoria-based Directors Finalists for the ‘Wear A Mask’ Ad Contest: Vote Now!
Image courtesy of Natalia Bougadellis & Emory Parker. Two Astoria-based filmmakers are finalists in the #NewYorkTough PSA contest. Natalia Bougadellis & Emory Parker’s video made it to the final 5, competing against 600 entries from throughout the state. Bougadellis & Parker are the Founders of Blue Slate Films and NXM Photography & Videography. Blue Slate…
Read MoreDunkin’ is back!
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Just in time for the warmer weather, Dunkin’ has opened for business once more. In accordance with current social distancing guidelines, Dunkin’ will be implementing various safety measures. This includes temperature checks for employees, face masks, plexiglass shields, markers on floors indicating the proper 6 ft. markers, and more. Dunkin’ is also…
Read MoreWalk-In GYN Care Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing
In response to the increased demand and strain placed on the city’s healthcare system, Walk-In GYN Care is currently operating 7-days a week and offering telehealth services. And now, the walk-in gynecology practice is conducting COVID-19 antibody testing to patients in the neighborhood. In order to receive a COVID-19 antibody test, patients: Must a consultation…
Read MoreCouncil Member Constantinides Calls to Pedestrianize Public Golf Courses in Queens
Image by Will Brown (@iwill_photography). With warmer weather approaching, worries about proper social distancing protocols have increased. Images of New Yorkers not adhering to social distancing measures have gone viral, causing concern that perhaps some city residents are not taking the steps to fight COVID-19 as seriously as others. Council Member Constantinides has announced a…
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