Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Meet Astoria’s flying man, Alex Jordaan!
Alex Jordaan has always had a desire for adventure. Growing up in South Africa, he developed a love of the outdoors and a passion for wonder. His life changed at 16, when his father asked him what he wanted for his birthday; immediately, Alex had an answer: he wanted to skydive. 4,000 jumps and a…
Read MoreTJ Maxx’s new Astoria location is hiring!
As you may know, TJ Maxx, one of the largest department stores in the world, is slated to open at 22-36 31st St. as of May 5th. With over 1,000 locations in the U.S. alone, as well as its parent company TJX operating as TK Maxx in locations around the world such as the United…
Read MoreCelebrate spring with these 10 outdoor spaces in Astoria!
Spring has arrived and the weather is (finally) getting warmer … which means that outdoor seating is back, baby! Here is Give Me Astoria’s guide to our favorite outdoor spaces: Gastroteca Where: 33-02 34th Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30AM-4:00PM, 5:00PM-11PM Sat & Sun: 10:30AM-4:20PM, 5:00PM-11PM Phone: 718-729-9080 Website: http://www.gastrotecaastoria.com/ Trestle Where: 34-02 Broadway Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4:00PM-2:00AM…
Read MorePolice searching for suspect who burglarized multiple homes
Police are on the lookout for a man who has allegedly burglarized over 6 homes throughout March, spanning Astoria, Long Island City, and as far as Brooklyn. Items stolen are estimated to be worth a grand total of over $50,000. According to a tweet by the NYPD 114th Precinct, the suspect has been using his…
Read MoreSay goodbye to Ricky’s NYC on Steinway
Steinway is changing. After the recent closure of the Victoria’s Secret store, Give Me Astoria can confirm that Ricky’s NYC location in Astoria is indeed closing permanently as of April 14th. Ricky’s NYC has been a staple on Steinway for years, and was the first location for the chain in Queens. Other Ricky’s NYC storefronts…
Read MoreSay hello to Liv Salad!
With summer approaching and the weather slowly, but surely, warming up we come to a crossroads: do I get that salad or eat just one final cookie? Thankfully, for the owners of Chip both are an option. Newly opened is their new concept, Liv Salad, located at 31-86 37th St., will focus on healthier options…
Read MoreGet your shop on at the 3rd Spring Retail Crawl!
Looking for a fun way to kick off the first weekend of spring? What if I said you could also support innovative local businesses in the process? You’re in luck. Beginning on Friday, March 22nd and running through Sunday, March 24th, Astoria’s Spring Retail Crawl will be in full swing! Organized by Shop Small Astoria,…
Read MoreGet a glimpse of the globe at the Queens World Film Festival
For its ninth year, the Queens World Film Festival is returning once more to Astoria! Held at both the Zukor Theatre at Kaufman Studios and the Museum of the Moving Image, the event attracts filmmakers from around the world to submit all different genres of film, with over 200 feature and short films being screened,…
Read MoreSearch is on for man who fired gun on Steinway
The search is on for a man who allegedly fired a gun outside of Maya Restaurant & Bar, located at 25-94 Steinway Street. The incident occurred on Monday, March 18th shortly after midnight, and authorities have released the suspect’s image, as shown below, to the public in the hopes of finding the suspect. If you…
Read MoreOur top 5 nail salons are…
Much like having a good head of hair, having a well-kept, healthy set of nails is a mood and confidence booster. Thankfully, Astoria has an abundance of great nail salons which offer fantastic manicure and pedicure deals & promotions. And while having such a great variety of mani/pedi spots renders it difficult to choose just…
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