Posts by Loulou Chryssides
C-Town Fresh set to open on 24th Avenue!
Astoria is set to have a brand new supermarket next month, with the newest addition of a C-Town Fresh market. Located at 31-18 24th Avenue, the brand-new store is one of hundreds of C-Town locations in the Tri-State area. C-Town Fresh will be the neighborhood’s fourth C-Town supermarket. Within close proximity to the newly-renovated Astoria…
Read MorePig Beach set to open in Astoria this spring!
Astoria is set to have a new go-to just in time for summer: Pig Beach is opening in April! The renowned Brooklyn barbecue restaurant will open at 35-33 36th St., formerly the location of Studio Square. At Astoria’s Pig Beach location, diners can expect a variety of delicious BBQ options such burgers, ribs, wings, and much…
Read MoreChef Orhan Yegen, of Lokanta Astoria, has passed away
Give Me Astoria is sad to share the news that Chef Orhan Yegen, behind the acclaimed Lokanta restaurant in Astoria, has passed away at the age of 65. Lokanta opened its doors at 31-16 Broadway in 2019 to much acclaim for its classic Turkish dishes. Throughout his culinary career, Chef Yegen worked at dozens of New…
Read MoreLottery open for Astoria’s newest affordable housing units, starting at $1,900
A new affordable housing lottery has opened in Astoria, with studios starting at $1900 per month. The building, located at 31-19 37th St., is looking to rent a total of 12 apartment units. The apartments consist of two studios, four 1-bedroom units, and six 2-bedroom units. The minimum income for the studio unit? Approximately $65,143…
Read MoreRomano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is closing
Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is unfortunately shutting its doors at the end of the month. The long-running pizza shop, located at 32-21 Broadway, is known for its take on both Italian and Greek cuisine. Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is set to close on Tuesday, January 28th after over 40 years in business. We…
Read MoreLot-Less is coming to Astoria!
Do you love discount prices for brand-name items? Good news: Lot-Less is set to occupy its first-ever Astoria location on Steinway St. & Broadway! For those who may not know, Lot-Less is a retail chain found throughout NY & NJ with an emphasis on discount prices for retail items. As per its official website, Lot-Less…
Read MoreBurgerIM is set to come to Broadway!
BurgerIM, the popular Israeli burger chain, is set to come to Broadway! BurgerIM’s Astoria location will be 40-07 Broadway, as per its official website. So, what separates BurgerIM from the competition? The burger chain specializes in mini burgers, with patties weighing in at almost 3oz. However, for those looking for meatier options, BurgerIM also offers 1/3…
Read MoreSuspect wanted for string of alleged assaults on Steinway St.
Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly struck two women in the face on Saturday, January 11th. The man in question is wanted for three separate incidents which took place between 5PM and 6PM last Saturday. According to the Astoria Post, the suspect first approached a 50-year old woman and her 9-year old daughter near…
Read MoreSignal issues responsible for 4 out of 5 subway rush hour delays in 2019: report
According to a report conducted by Riders Alliance, signal problems were responsible for approximately 78% of rush hour commute delays. For those who may not be aware, a train’s signals assess and determine when trains are able to move along their respective routes. When conducting the study, Riders Alliance looked into train service for the…
Read MoreSearch is on for two suspects who robbed elderly woman in Astoria building
An 89-year old woman was followed into her building’s elevator and robbed by two female suspects on January 8th. The suspects took off the victim’s purse, which contained cash, a MetroCard, and checks. The incident occurred at an apartment building located at 31-41 23 St. at 5:30PM last Wednesday evening. Authorities are looking for two…
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