Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Queens Borough President special election to be rescheduled
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a series of steps to protect the general public health. In addition to closing city schools, bars, theaters, and more, the Mayor has also announced that the Queens Borough President election will be rescheduled to a later date. Queens Borough President nominee…
Read MoreMuseum of the Moving Image temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Image via Museum of the Moving Image (@movingimagenyc) Instagram. The Museum of the Moving Image has announced its temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum released a statement citing an ‘abundance of caution for the health of staff and visitors’. Effective today, the museum will remain closed through March 29th. This includes all…
Read MoreGastroteca Astoria is closing its doors
Another one, gone… After 8 years in business, Gastroteca Astoria is closing its doors, as confirmed by a post published on the restaurant’s Instagram. The reason? According to the post, Gastroteca has been in a lengthy dispute with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection over the restaurant’s sidewalk cafe. Gastroteca, located at…
Read MoreBryant High School student missing since Friday
Image via 114th Precinct Facebook. A student from Bryant High School has been missing since Friday, March 6th, and Astoria’s 114th Precinct is asking for the public’s help. Bryant Miranda was last seen on Junction Boulevard at approximately 5PM last Friday, according to police. The teenager also suffers from depression and is on the autism…
Read MoreAnd the noisiest street in NYC is…
Are you an Astorian who feels like dialing 311 all too often? You’re not alone: residents gave the city a piece of their mind over thousands of times last year when it came to noise in the neighborhood. Astoria’s crown jewel? 8th Street received the top prize of noisiest street in NYC, according to Property…
Read MoreAstoria mom gets hair makeover courtesy of the Rachael Ray show!
A local Astoria mom got the experience of a lifetime when she was selected to receive a makeover on the Rachael Ray Show! Eleni Louca, Art Director at Give Me Astoria, was one of three women chosen to get a haircut from hair guru Harry Josh; Josh is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with…
Read MoreHellenic Film Society USA to screen award-winning Greek film ‘Pause’ for International Women’s Day
On Sunday, March 8th, the Hellenic Film Society USA will be screening the award-winning Greek film, Pause, as part of the Museum of the Moving Image’s ‘Always on Sunday’ monthly Greek film series. Pause, which is directed, written, and produced by women tells the story of Elpida who feels trapped in a loveless marriage. Upon meeting a…
Read MoreDamn, that’s good: introducing Astoria’s own Damn That Burns!
What happens when you take your passion for flavor and turn it into a business? No one knows for sure, but be sure to ask Daniel Burns and Ryan Golden as they rise to the top of the hot sauce game. Trust us, you’ll be seeing them around! Combining their love for hot sauce with…
Read MoreQueens Comfort burger ranked #7 in NYC Burger List!
If you live or frequent Astoria, it should come as no surprise that there are an abundance of solid restaurant options. Another top honor has been bestowed upon a local neighborhood favorite: Queens Comfort’s ‘Sugar Hill Burger’ was ranked as one of the most epic burgers in the city by New York Insider! The specialty…
Read MoreHave you tried Savage Sicko yet?
Eco-friendly, delicious, and in Astoria? That’s right, Savage Sicko, Astoria’s newest fully vegan establishment is now open! Savage Sicko was created by Alex Ayala as a lifestyle brand encouraging individuals to chase their dreams. Following years of playing professional soccer around Europe, Ayala returned to New York to study his other passion: mixology. It was…
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