Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Ditmars’ CVS location donates 500 items of Easter candy to Mount Sinai Queens
An early Easter treat was delivered to Mount Sinai Queens todayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.500 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 deliveryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The candy delivery included Easter treats such as chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and moreGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The…
Read MoreNiko’s Souvlaki is now open!
Image via Niko’s Souvlaki () InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Niko’s Souvlaki, Astoria’s newest Greek grill eatery, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, April 6th! Located at 19-33 Ditmars BlvdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., the restaurant is currently open only for take-out and delivery due to the COVID-19 outbreakGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Niko’s Souvlaki is open daily from 12PM-9PM to serve the community delicious Greek dishesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
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 ordersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Those who do not comply by remaining 6 feet apart from others should be prepared to pay a $1,000 fineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The previous fine amount was set at $500Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 () TwitterGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As of Friday, April 3rd, all New Yorkers are eligible to receive three free meals at city schoolsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The meals, known as ‘grab and go’ meals are offered at 400 schools throughout the five boroughsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 downGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In such a moment, who do we turn to? The local 114th Precinct wants you to know they are here for youGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, what can you do to help your community and alleviate the stressGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
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 togetherGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A prime example of this unity is restaurants joining forces with Give Me Astoria to facilitate food deliveries to the staff at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “This has been a tremendous time for the clinical staff physically,…
Read MoreCouncil Member Constantinides announces he is in self-quarantine
Image via Costa Constantinides () InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. City Council Member and Queens Borough President nominee Costa Constantinides took to social media to announce he has been in self-quarantine since SundayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Upon developing a fever, the Council Member immediately made the decision to self-isolate, and has experienced mild symptoms of COVID-19 sinceGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Despite his symptoms mirroring those…
Read MoreMartha’s Country Bakery pledges 20,000 baked goods to healthcare workers
Astoria favorite Martha’s Country Bakery has announced the sweetest of gestures: by pledging 20,000 pieces of baked goods to healthcare workers across New YorkGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. With the help of Give Me Astoria’s Sonia Mylonas, Martha’s Country Bakery was able to make its first run on Tuesday to Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “Our hearts are full of gratitude…
Read MorePreventing the spread of COVID-19: a conversation with Dr. Dana Mazo, MD, MSc of Mount Sinai Queens
Image courtesy of Dana Mazo, MD, MSc Hospital Epidemiologist, Infection Prevention & Antimicrobial Stewardship, Mount Sinai Queens New York, particularly Queens, has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemicGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Our doctors and nurses at Mount Sinai Queens see and feel the effects of the global pandemic on a daily basisGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, what can the everyday…
Read MoreSen. Gianaris proposing renters’ relief bill amidst COVID-19 crisis
With many New Yorkers out of work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the question becomes this: how can unemployed workers pay their monthly rent? Approximately 58% of New York City residents pay rent, and do not own propertyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. With unemployment numbers increasing, this rent issue becomes less of a hypothetical and a very real problem for…
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