Posts by Loulou Chryssides
BelAire Diner hosting Drive-In Movie Night!
Image via BelAire Diner (@belairediner) Instagram. BelAire Diner is hosting a drive-in movie night this Wednesday! The movie? The 80s classic Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The first showing will be held at 8PM, followed by a second screening at 11PM. There is a $20 cover fee which will also be used…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Survivor Gives Back to Mount Sinai Queens!
Image courtesy of Mount Sinai Queens. On April 9th, 75-year old Woodside resident Sonia Atieh was experiencing shortness of breath, accompanied by a fever. Because of her symptoms, Atieh was admitted to Mount Sinai Queens where she was intubated following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. The patient remained on a ventilator until April 17th. And, just…
Read MoreBrooklyn Bagel & Coffee is on a mission to serve its community now more than ever
Image via Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee (@bkbagelny) Instagram. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company opened with the mission of providing each customer that walked through its doors with the epitome of the New York bagel experience. Many would say that the minds behind Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee have been successful at doing just that, opening 5…
Read MoreThank you all for joining us in Clapping For Our Heroes!
Image courtesy of Eleni Louca. Give Me Astoria would like to thank everyone who participated for making yesterday’s ‘Clap For Our Heroes’ event so wonderful! The event saw a ‘thank you’ cake delivery from Martha’s Country Bakery to our healthcare heroes at Mount Sinai Queens, as well as our amazing officers from Astoria’s 114th Precinct.…
Read MoreSpecial election for Queens Borough President has been cancelled
The special election for Queens Borough President has been cancelled, as announced in an executive order signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Initially, the special election had been scheduled on March 24th to determine who would replace now Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The election was postponed to June 23rd due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreNational chain Panera Bread aims to give back at a local level
For thirty years, Panera Bread has served hundreds of cities throughout the country. Now, more than ever, Panera Bread is committed to helping its customers and the community at large. One such example? The launch of Panera Grocery, which allows customers to purchase items such as milk, produce, and bread alongside their order. Panera Grocery…
Read MoreFitrition: focused on finding the positive in the face of COVID-19
Image via Fitrition (@fitritionjuicebar) Instagram. The team behind Fitrition, the popular health-food store and juice bar, is choosing to find positivity where they can. Despite a significant drop in sales because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Fitrition is grateful to keep employees healthy and safe, and to be able to serve its community the freshest…
Read MoreTeam behind multiple Astoria ventures matching food donations to hospitals
Image via Blend Astoria (@blendastoria) Instagram. The team behind Astoria’s Slice, Blend, and The Social are keeping busy giving back to our healthcare heroes at this time. While The Social was forced to temporarily close its doors, both Slice and Blend’s Astoria locations remain active to the community they call home. Thus far, the restaurant’s…
Read MoreTea and Milk continues to give back to the community!
Image via Tea and Milk (@teaandmilkny) Instagram. Despite being forced to temporarily close due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Astoria’s Tea and Milk is continuing to find ways to focus on the positive and give back to the community it calls home. Fortunately, Tea and Milk has been able to keep much of its staff…
Read MoreAstoria’s Shore Boulevard closed to vehicular traffic indefinitely
Image by Clive Cadillo. Shore Boulevard, located in Astoria Park, has been closed indefinitely to traffic in an effort to increase social distancing measures. The decision comes following the amount of traffic despite efforts to keep residents complying with social distancing orders. It should be noted that Shore Boulevard still remains open for pedestrians. The…
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