Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Family-owned Trestle Astoria continues to persevere in the face of COVID-19
Image via Trestle Astoria (@trestleastoria) Instagram. Family-owned Trestle Astoria is proud to be part of our community, especially at a time such as this. “People have really shown that they care about the community and the workers, and their neighborhood in general” says Jacqueline Kelly, General Manager of Trestle Astoria. Brother/sister duo Joey Brown (owner)…
Read MoreAlleged thief strikes Martha’s Country Bakery, stealing tips meant for employees
Image courtesy of Maetha’s Country Bakery. A woman has allegedly been going around the neighborhood stealing tips meant for local employees. The below photos were sent to Give Me Astoria by staff from Martha’s Country Bakery Ditmars, where the store has been struck by the person in question twice in recent weeks. Each time, the…
Read MoreMayor De Blasio Announces School Closure Until September; Governor Cuomo Says No Official Decision Has Been Made Yet
Governor Cuomo countered Mayor De Blasio’s earlier announcement, stating there has been no official decision on school closures. Earlier this morning, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio announced the closure of city schools through the end of this school year. Originally, schools had been scheduled to be closed through April 20th. This announcement follows the outbreak…
Read MoreCouncil Member Constantinides announces his wife has been hospitalized with coronavirus
Image via Council Member Costa Constantinides (@costa4ny) Twitter. Council Member Costa Constantinides announced his wife Lori’s hospitalization with COVID-19 via Twitter earlier today. The news comes shortly after the Council Member shared he had been self-isolating in his home after experiencing symptoms of the virus. Council Member Constantinides wrote that his wife is stable, but…
Read MoreDitmars’ CVS location donates 500 items of Easter candy to Mount Sinai Queens
An early Easter treat was delivered to Mount Sinai Queens today…500 items of Easter candy, to be exact! CVS Ditmars, with the help of branch manager Zeleena Mussaleen and Give Me Astoria’s Sonia Mylonas, curated and sent the delicious delivery. The candy delivery included Easter treats such as chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and more. The…
Read MoreNiko’s Souvlaki is now open!
Image via Niko’s Souvlaki (@nikos_souvlaki) Instagram. Niko’s Souvlaki, Astoria’s newest Greek grill eatery, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, April 6th! Located at 19-33 Ditmars Blvd., the restaurant is currently open only for take-out and delivery due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Niko’s Souvlaki is open daily from 12PM-9PM to serve the community delicious Greek dishes.…
Read MoreNot social distancing? Be prepared to pay a fine.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an increase in fines for those violating social distancing orders. Those who do not comply by remaining 6 feet apart from others should be prepared to pay a $1,000 fine. The previous fine amount was set at $500. During the press conference, the Governor even used a photo…
Read MoreNYC Department of Education offering daily free meals to New Yorkers
Image via NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) Twitter. As of Friday, April 3rd, all New Yorkers are eligible to receive three free meals at city schools. The meals, known as ‘grab and go’ meals are offered at 400 schools throughout the five boroughs. The meals are offered to children and families Mondays through Fridays from 7:30AM-11:30AM,…
Read MoreAdvice from the 114th Precinct on helping the community
This is an unprecedented time: New York City, for the first time in modern history, has essentially been shut down. In such a moment, who do we turn to? The local 114th Precinct wants you to know they are here for you. So, what can you do to help your community and alleviate the stress.…
Read MoreA message of gratitude from Mount Sinai Queens
One of the silver linings to come from this uncertain time is the power of our community coming together. A prime example of this unity is restaurants joining forces with Give Me Astoria to facilitate food deliveries to the staff at Mount Sinai Queens. “This has been a tremendous time for the clinical staff physically,…
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