Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Council Member Constantinides Calls to Pedestrianize Public Golf Courses in Queens
Image by Will Brown (@iwill_photography). With warmer weather approaching, worries about proper social distancing protocols have increased. Images of New Yorkers not adhering to social distancing measures have gone viral, causing concern that perhaps some city residents are not taking the steps to fight COVID-19 as seriously as others. Council Member Constantinides has announced a…
Read MoreAn Optimistic Outlook For Astoria During And After COVID-19
Image courtesy of Luca Di Ciero. NY Space Finders is one of the most multifaceted real estate companies around specializing in industrial leasing, commercial lofts, residential homes, and more! After working in Manhattan, founder and Astoria native Luca Di Ciero saw the “slow period” during the 2008 crisis as an opportunity, and created NY Space…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Survivor Gives Back to Mount Sinai Queens!
Image courtesy of Mount Sinai Queens. On April 9th, 75-year old Woodside resident Sonia Atieh was experiencing shortness of breath, accompanied by a fever. Because of her symptoms, Atieh was admitted to Mount Sinai Queens where she was intubated following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. The patient remained on a ventilator until April 17th. And, just…
Read MoreFrom Biskoti to Astoria: Be Safe, Be Strong, Be Healthy
Customers of Biskoti reached out to Tommy the owner to express their hopes that the location would remain open for business during this trying time. While he of course is doing everything he can not to disappoint them, it has not been easy. Sometimes when the weather is nice, there is better morale, people are…
Read MoreBrooklyn Bagel & Coffee is on a mission to serve its community now more than ever
Image via Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee (@bkbagelny) Instagram. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company opened with the mission of providing each customer that walked through its doors with the epitome of the New York bagel experience. Many would say that the minds behind Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee have been successful at doing just that, opening 5…
Read MoreSpecial election for Queens Borough President has been cancelled
The special election for Queens Borough President has been cancelled, as announced in an executive order signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Initially, the special election had been scheduled on March 24th to determine who would replace now Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The election was postponed to June 23rd due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreNational chain Panera Bread aims to give back at a local level
For thirty years, Panera Bread has served hundreds of cities throughout the country. Now, more than ever, Panera Bread is committed to helping its customers and the community at large. One such example? The launch of Panera Grocery, which allows customers to purchase items such as milk, produce, and bread alongside their order. Panera Grocery…
Read MoreFitrition: focused on finding the positive in the face of COVID-19
Image via Fitrition (@fitritionjuicebar) Instagram. The team behind Fitrition, the popular health-food store and juice bar, is choosing to find positivity where they can. Despite a significant drop in sales because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Fitrition is grateful to keep employees healthy and safe, and to be able to serve its community the freshest…
Read MoreTea and Milk continues to give back to the community!
Image via Tea and Milk (@teaandmilkny) Instagram. Despite being forced to temporarily close due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Astoria’s Tea and Milk is continuing to find ways to focus on the positive and give back to the community it calls home. Fortunately, Tea and Milk has been able to keep much of its staff…
Read MoreAstoria’s Shore Boulevard closed to vehicular traffic indefinitely
Image by Clive Cadillo. Shore Boulevard, located in Astoria Park, has been closed indefinitely to traffic in an effort to increase social distancing measures. The decision comes following the amount of traffic despite efforts to keep residents complying with social distancing orders. It should be noted that Shore Boulevard still remains open for pedestrians. The…
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