Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Alleged thief strikes Martha’s Country Bakery, stealing tips meant for employees
Image courtesy of Maetha’s Country BakeryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A woman has allegedly been going around the neighborhood stealing tips meant for local employeesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The below photos were sent to Give Me Astoria by staff from Martha’s Country Bakery Ditmars, where the store has been struck by the person in question twice in recent weeksGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Each time, the…
Read MoreNiko’s Souvlaki is now open!
Image via Niko’s Souvlaki (@nikos_souvlaki) InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Niko’s Souvlaki, Astoria’s newest Greek grill eatery, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, April 6th! Located at 19-33 Ditmars BlvdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., the restaurant is currently open only for take-out and delivery due to the COVID-19 outbreakGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Niko’s Souvlaki is open daily from 12PM-9PM to serve the community delicious Greek dishesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
Read MoreNot social distancing? Be prepared to pay a fine.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an increase in fines for those violating social distancing ordersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Those who do not comply by remaining 6 feet apart from others should be prepared to pay a $1,000 fineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The previous fine amount was set at $500Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. During the press conference, the Governor even used a photo…
Read MoreAdvice from the 114th Precinct on helping the community
This is an unprecedented time: New York City, for the first time in modern history, has essentially been shut downGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In such a moment, who do we turn to? The local 114th Precinct wants you to know they are here for youGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, what can you do to help your community and alleviate the stressGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
Read MoreA message of gratitude from Mount Sinai Queens
One of the silver linings to come from this uncertain time is the power of our community coming togetherGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A prime example of this unity is restaurants joining forces with Give Me Astoria to facilitate food deliveries to the staff at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “This has been a tremendous time for the clinical staff physically,…
Read MoreMartha’s Country Bakery pledges 20,000 baked goods to healthcare workers
Astoria favorite Martha’s Country Bakery has announced the sweetest of gestures: by pledging 20,000 pieces of baked goods to healthcare workers across New YorkGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. With the help of Give Me Astoria’s Sonia Mylonas, Martha’s Country Bakery was able to make its first run on Tuesday to Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “Our hearts are full of gratitude…
Read MoreTrattoria L’Incontro set up community fundraising page for staff
Image via Trattoria L’Incontro GoFundMeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Chef Rocco Sacramone, the owner and mind behind Astoria favorite Trattoria L’Incontro, has set up a GoFundMe to support workers during the COVID-19 crisisGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. After 21 years in business, Trattoria L’Incontro was forced to lay off nearly its entire staff of 35 employees following the mandate for all restaurants to…
Read MoreLIC’s Entrepreneur Space to deliver fresh meals to local residents
Image via Entrepreneur Space (@entrepreneurspace) InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. On March 25th, the Entrepreneur Space, located at 36-46 37th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., will be partnering with local start-up eateries to deliver fresh meals to nearby residentsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The initiative aims to support the community, while helping to promote start-up eateries in the neighborhood, with the hopes of continuing this delivery service…
Read MoreGastroteca Astoria is closing its doors
Another one, goneGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. After 8 years in business, Gastroteca Astoria is closing its doors, as confirmed by a post published on the restaurant’s InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The reason? According to the post, Gastroteca has been in a lengthy dispute with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection over the restaurant’s sidewalk cafeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Gastroteca, located at…
Read MoreAnd the noisiest street in NYC is…
Are you an Astorian who feels like dialing 311 all too often? You’re not alone: residents gave the city a piece of their mind over thousands of times last year when it came to noise in the neighborhoodGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Astoria’s crown jewel? 8th Street received the top prize of noisiest street in NYC, according to Property…
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