Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Calling all photographers!
Do you love taking pictures? Do you also love Astoria? Give Me Astoria is launching our fall theme photos: #GiveMeFall where we’re looking to highlight local talent and, you guessed it, our lovely neighborhood on our Instagram & Facebook pages each Friday! How to enter: Email your photo*, along with a title, to info before…
Read MoreCelebrate the Kaufman Arts District at Astoria’s Backlot Festival!
Looking for a day of art, fun and community? Look no further than this Saturday, September 21st at the Backlot Festival! What is the Backlot Festival, you say? The day-long event is held annually to celebrate Astoria’s Kaufman Arts DistrictGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The Backlot Festival will consist of food, drinks, live performances, street art, and a variety…
Read MoreLoving learning at LiteracyWorx Lab
With school back in session and daily routines starting up again, it becomes easy to get overwhelmed by the stress of it allGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Where can my child get the extra attention they deserve? How do I find an instructor outside of school that I can actually entrust with my child’s academic success? Insert LiteracyWorx Lab,…
Read MoreCan pap tests be a girl’s best friend?
A pap smear, also called a pap test, is a method used by gynecologists in which cells are collected from a woman’s cervix to test for potentially cancerous and precancerous cellsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Here are ten facts all women should know about pap tests & cervical cancer: A pap test is the most effective way to test…
Read MoreAdmire works of Astorians’ art at the Steinway Street Art Walk!
Queens, more specifically Astoria, has become a hub for local artists to create and share in recent yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. On Saturday, September 14th from 3-7PM, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition invites you to admire original artwork by local creativesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As per the above flyer, the event will feature street art, pop-up sidewalk displays, in-store galleries, and…
Read MoreAstoria man arrested for allegedly attempting to entice a minor
A 41-year old Astoria resident, identified as Jason Seto, was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly attempting to engage a minor in sexual actsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Seto was detained at a LaGuardia Airport restaurant where he was scheduled to meet the minor in personGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The Astoria resident was busted after it was revealed that the minor in question…
Read MoreHold on to summer a bit longer with Astoria’s best iced coffee!
With summer coming to an end, the only thing that could make the day better (and cooler) is some delicious iced coffeeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Check out our list below of the top 5 spots to grab iced coffee from in Astoria! Café To Go Creperie Where: 28-58 32nd StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Phone: 718-721-2848 Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:00AM-10:00PM Sat: 7:00AM-10:00PM Sun:…
Read MoreWoman found dead in apartment on Steinway St.
A 28-year old woman was found dead in her apartment, located on Steinway Street and 25th Avenue, on Thursday, September 5th as per a breaking news story by PatchGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The call to authorities came in after neighbors reported strange odors coming from where the woman’s apartment was located, with no signs of a forced entryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
Read MoreShoppers, beware: package thief targets Astoria buildings
A woman, presumed to be in her late 20s-early 30s has been making her rounds throughout multiple Astoria buildings, stealing all packages in her pathGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The thief has allegedly stolen multiple packages, and as much as a bicycle, around Astoria within the last month aloneGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Surveillance video and images from one of her hits, a…
Read MoreEnjoy soccer in the sky at Upper 90!
Soccer, football—whichever you prefer to call it, has long been one of the world’s most beloved sports in all places but one: hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. While soccer is certainly a popular sport, it hasn’t quite held as much weight as, say, American footballGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Luckily for soccer lovers, the Upper 90 Soccer Center is here to change thatGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
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