Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
The Yard: Still Doing What They Love
Image courtesy of The Yard. With the support of the community and their loyal employees, The Yard is up and running despite some of the difficulties created by the COVID19 situation. Although they have had to limit store hours and restructure certain aspects of the business, The Yard has still maintained their affordable prices and…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria Relief Fund Highlighted by Morgan Stanley!
Image courtesy of Patricia Vitiello. Give Me Astoria‘s efforts to give back to the community have not gone unnoticed: our GoFundMe was highlighted by Morgan Stanley! The investment/financial services company chose Give Me Astoria as part of its ‘Week of Kindness’, which aims to promote organizations and causes that are important to its employees. Our story…
Read MoreAntika: “We Are Grateful To This Community”
Image via Antika (@antikaastoria) Instagram. With so much fear and uncertainty, there has been a need now more than ever to provide to our neighbors. Antika’s owner Jerry Sbarro along with one chef, and one pizza chef, have been committed to doing everything they can to stay open and support everyone in the community, especially…
Read MoreNYPD To Enforce Social Distancing in ‘Bar-Heavy’ NYC Neighborhoods, Including Astoria
Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that the NYPD will be enforcing social distancing measures in 9 ‘bar-heavy’ NYC neighborhoods, including Astoria. According to the Mayor, the neighborhoods in focus are Astoria, City Island, East Village, Hell’s Kitchen, Long Island City, Lower East Side, Upper East Side, West Village, and Williamsburg. The announcement follows a series…
Read MoreShady Lady Is Looking To Make An Experience Out Of Take-Out
Images courtesy of The Shady Lady. Shady Lady’s owner Billy Pappas is learning to adapt day by day to the COVID19 situation. Times are definitely tough with having to make so many cuts, and having no certainty in tomorrow. Till things get better, business is just about learning to adjust with the times. There are…
Read MoreAmorelli Realty Assures Us That Astoria Will Not Lose Its Value
Image courtesy of Joe Vaccaro/Amorelli Realty. COVID19 has had a significant impact on all aspects of people’s lives. People have lost family members, jobs, money. With such a high level of uncertainty, the overall impact and trajectory of the pandemics effects are hard to forecast, however Joe Vaccaro from Amorelli Real Estate believes the Astoria…
Read MoreChip Is Back And Giving Back!
All images courtesy of Chip NYC. After closing for a month to protect the safety and health of its employees, Chip has finally reopened its doors! The team at Chip emphasizes the importance of practicing good health practices, making sure that the work environments are clean and germ free, and that the food is handled…
Read MoreOvelia: Learning by Adjustment & Experimentation Through COVID-19
As we know, there has been a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID19 and what it means for the future of restaurants in our community. Ovelia has taken many new initiatives to ensure its survival during these difficult times, and preparing for the new ways in which people will be dining out when the lockdown is…
Read MoreWalk-In GYN Care Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing
In response to the increased demand and strain placed on the city’s healthcare system, Walk-In GYN Care is currently operating 7-days a week and offering telehealth services. And now, the walk-in gynecology practice is conducting COVID-19 antibody testing to patients in the neighborhood. In order to receive a COVID-19 antibody test, patients: Must a consultation…
Read MoreNYC Bagels Is Doing Its Part
Image courtesy of NYC Bagels. NYC Bagels is another local spot staying open for its customers, but alas the stress and pressure of COVID19 is affecting business here as well. Known for the warmth and good vibes, things are just not the same when people aren’t able to sit and enjoy it. It is hard…
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