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 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,…
Read MoreCouncil Member Constantinides announces he is in self-quarantine
Image via Costa Constantinides (@costa4ny) Instagram. City Council Member and Queens Borough President nominee Costa Constantinides took to social media to announce he has been in self-quarantine since Sunday. Upon developing a fever, the Council Member immediately made the decision to self-isolate, and has experienced mild symptoms of COVID-19 since. 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 York. 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 Queens. “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 pandemic. Our doctors and nurses at Mount Sinai Queens see and feel the effects of the global pandemic on a daily basis. 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 property. With unemployment numbers increasing, this rent issue becomes less of a hypothetical and a very real problem for…
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