Posts by Loulou Chryssides
RIP to the ‘Sandwich King’, Charlie Gordon
It is with heavy hearts to share the sad news that Astoria’s ‘Sandwich King’, Charles Gordon has passed away. The local business owner was known around the neighborhood for serving his unique Italian-style sandwiches for decades. Sal Kris and Charlie’s will be closed, as per a post shared by their official Facebook page, from Monday,…
Read MoreNew 5-story building coming to 34th St.
Another day, more changes to the neighborhood. A new 5-story, 17-unit building is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2021 occupying what were multi-family homes at the 25-74 34th St. and 25-76 34th Street addresses. Bell Realty, a Great Neck-based property management firm, purchased each building for $1,700,000 in January 2018. The new building is…
Read MoreSac’s Place’s Kaufman Studios location is officially open!
Sac’s Place has officially celebrated its grand opening at Kaufman Studios! Its new Astoria location is 35-11 35th Ave. After decades at its Broadway location, Sac’s Place officially announced its move to Kaufman Studios over the summer. Patrons can expect the restaurant’s original menu, along with seasonal dishes. Welcome back to the Sac’s Place family!…
Read MoreCousins Maine Lobster is back on Ditmars today!
Missed it the first time? Fret not: The delicious Cousins Maine Lobster truck is back on 31st St. & Ditmars Blvd. TODAY from 11:30AM-9:00PM! Lobster lovers can expect lobster from both Connecticut and Maine, and specialties such as lobster rolls, sandwiches, tacos, grilled cheese, and more! For specific menus, you may visit Cousins Maine Lobster’s official…
Read MoreFormer QWNS Cafe space set to become Astoriana!
A new venture is coming to town, as the space formerly known as QWNS Cafe is set to become Astoriana! QWNS Cafe was previously at the location for about a year, and officially closed its doors months ago. While not much is known about Astoriana’s opening just yet, patrons can expect Mexican-style food as storefront…
Read MoreCelebrate for a great cause at Queens Comfort’s Halloween Food Drive!
Looking to celebrate Halloween and support a great cause? Queens Comfort will be hosting a Halloween Food Drive from 2PM-12AM on October 31st, with donated food items to benefit St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. Live music will be played by DJ Rob Select, and attendees will be granted free admission with a donation of non-perishable food items or…
Read MoreCouncil Member Constantinides calls for additional trauma centers in Queens
Following the release of a data report on gunshot victims in NYC by The City in conjunction with Measure of America and The Trace, Council Member and Queens Borough President candidate Constantinides is calling for better access to trauma centers in Queens. Data released indicates that between 2010 and 2018, shooting victims were more likely…
Read MoreFalling bolt hits car at Queensboro Plaza
A driver was in for a horrible surprise when a nearly 7-inch bolt fell from subway tracks and into his sunroof, narrowly missing him on Tuesday morning at Queensboro Plaza. The driver, identified as Philip Garcia of Kew Gardens in the initial Gothamist report, says a protective covering underneath his vehicle’s sunroof is what prevented any…
Read MoreMidtown Comics set to open Astoria outlet!
Great news, comic fans: Midtown Comics is set to open its newest storefront in Astoria! Located off of 41st St. and Broadway, Midtown Comics’ newest location is a much welcome addition to the neighborhood. Its Astoria location will be the retailer’s first brick-and-mortar shop outside of Manhattan. The Midtown Comics outlet is expected to offer…
Read MoreCity Council votes in favor of shutting down Rikers Island
Rikers Island is set to shut down in 2026 after City Council officially voted in favor of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close the infamous prison. The plan calls for not only the closing of Rikers, but for four new borough-based prison facilities to open in its place to accommodate inmates. Despite resistance from…
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