Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Hey, Astoria: who’s got the best fries?
Fries: a universally-loved food. Wherever you go on the planet, you’ll likely find some sort of variation of the classic french fry. And who can blame you? Fries are delicious and something that can be part of anyone’s diet, from carnivore to vegan. Thankfully for us, Astoria has an abundance of delicious, perfectly crispy fries.…
Read MoreThe first snowstorm of the season is here!
What better way to ring in the December and start of winter than with the city’s first snowstorm of the season? Today’s storm is expected to intensify during the afternoon and evening hours, with accumulations of 2-4 inches of snow being estimated for New York City. Winter weather advisories are in effect for New York…
Read MoreLadies First Astoria is hosting its second annual ‘Festival of Giving’
An Astoria-based female empowerment group, Ladies First Astoria, is hosting its second ‘Festival of Giving’ to benefit the city’s homeless population. In response to the group’s successful festival last year, Ladies First Astoria has enlisted a wide array of local small businesses, in addition to a newly-formed Board of Directors, to ensure a broader reach…
Read MoreGet your votes in!
The final tally for our first-ever Give Me Fall photography contest will be counted by Friday, December 6th at 3PM. This means if you have not voted by liking your favorite fall photography photo on Facebook and Instagram…it’s time to do so! The winner of our Give Me Fall photography contest will be chosen based…
Read MoreThe Holiday Market at Bohemian Hall opens this weekend!
The Astoria Holiday Market at Bohemian Hall begins this Sunday, December 1st and will run for three consecutive Sundays! Holiday shoppers have the opportunity to browse for the perfect gift for loved ones, all while remaining close to home. At each Sunday pop-up, browsers can expect numerous vendors with items such as pottery, accessories, art,…
Read MoreWoman wins $3,000 as part of Uncle Jack’s first-ever annual burger eating competition
Molly Schuyler, a competitive eater, won $3,000 at the first-ever annual burger eating competition at Astoria’s Uncle Jack’s Meat House. The winner ate an impressive ten burgers in ten minutes, beating Dan ‘Killer’ Kennedy, a fellow competitive eater and YouTube food personality. Other competitors included 4 Queens-based men, and one male contestant from Pennsylvania. According…
Read MoreKick off the holiday season at the Steinway Holiday Market!
Looking for a great way to kick off the holiday season, all while supporting local vendors and businesses? The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition presents the Steinway Holiday Market, running from November 30th through December 1st from 10:30AM-4:30PM. The weekend event aims to bring fun for the whole family, with live entertainment, great deals on…
Read MoreThere’s nothing like Thanksgiving in Astoria!
The time of year has come once more, when the holidays are just around the corner! Whether you would like to switch up the classic Thanksgiving, are unable to spend it with family, or just would like to celebrate close to home Astoria has you covered. From Greek to Italian, to Australian to classic holiday…
Read MoreGive Me Fall is closing!
Attention Astoria photographers: if you have not submitted your fall photos for consideration, you still have time! Our Give Me Fall photography contest will be accepting final submissions through Thursday, November 28th at 6PM. The winner will be chosen based on the total combined likes on our Facebook and Instagram pages. The winner will also…
Read MoreAstoria’s Bartunek Hardware celebrates almost 95 years in business!
Bartunek Hardware, an Astoria institution, will be celebrating 95 years of business in January! The store, located at 28-07 23rd Ave., offers a wide array of hardware items such as tools, keys, painting supplies, and electrical products, among others. The shop is one of the oldest not only in Astoria, but Queens. Congratulations to the…
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