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Astoria Residents Concerned with Unsanitary Health Conditions Near Live Meat Market [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]
Residents of Astoria have expressed their concern regarding the conditions near a live meat market located near 33rd Street & 20th Avenue in Astoria. The photos, which were anonymously sent to Give Me Astoria, show blood on the sidewalks and bike paths near the market. Locals have allegedly expressed their concern for years regarding the…
Read MoreDo Better, Astoria
Imaga via @ItsM_E_Z Twitter. As many of you have likely seen, Astoria has gone viral for all of the wrong reasons this weekend. With restrictions easing up and bars allowed to serve alcohol (only with a food order), patrons have flocked back with friends to enjoy the great outdoors. But, this? It’s embarrassing that this…
Read MoreActivism and Unity: A Conversation with Djibril Diakite
Image by @kennyrodz. Activism has long been a part of American history. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Stonewall Riots, protest has long been woven into the fabric of American culture. In response to the current police brutality issue sweeping the nation, activism has once more been brought to the forefront. One such peaceful…
Read MoreNYCBCH Responds to Viral Video
Image via @karensinthewild Instagram. NYC Bagel & Coffee House (NYCBCH) has formally issued a response to the now viral video of an incident that took place on its Broadway location on Saturday, June 6th. As previously, ALL CUSTOMERS ENTERING NYCBCH WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK. Masks will also be on hand for staff to…
Read MoreAstoria Responds With Peaceful Protests to National Police Brutality Issue
Image by Jon Taylor. Astoria has been the location of a handful of peaceful protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. The protests took place at Astoria Park, Steinway St., and nearby Astoria’s 114th Precinct. Hundreds gathered to peacefully voice their support for Black Lives Matter, and chanted the names of George…
Read MoreGive Me Astoria presents: the Clap For Our Heroes event!
Give Me Astoria is proud to organize the ‘Clap For Our Heroes’ event to be held on Thursday, April 30th! This event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 2PM honoring our brave front-line workers at Mount Sinai Queens and beyond. The clap-along will be held from 2:05-2:07PM, sharp. Give Me Astoria will be presenting…
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing available at Statcare Urgent Care upon registration
Amidst the global pandemic, COVID-19 testing is available at Statcare Urgent Care, located at 37-15 23rd Avenue. However, you must register with Statcare Urgent Care prior to getting tested. Remember, testing is limited throughout the city. Therefore, keep in mind these list of symptoms as released by the CDC before registering to get tested: Fever…
Read MoreAstoria businesses launch petition against proposed bike lanes on 31st Street
A petition opposed to the proposed bike lanes along 31st St. has gained traction from local business owners and Astoria residents, who argue that the bike lanes will destroy local businesses. The proposed bike lane, which was unveiled by the Department of Transportation on February 11th, would run under the elevated train line from 20th…
Read MorePublic workshop on the BQX Streetcar happening tonight in Astoria!
The first of a series of public workshops held in Queens on the upcoming Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) Streetcar will take place tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Museum of the Moving Image. The proposed project is estimated to cost approximately $2.7 billion, and city officials are holding the public workshop tonight to update residents on…
Read MoreFines for alternate side parking violations increase to $65 citywide
Officially beginning on Thursday, February 20th, fines for alternate side parking (ASP) violations have been increased to $65. As per the Department of Sanitation, drivers who fail to move their vehicles for street cleaning will face a $65 fine in all five boroughs– a $20 increase from before for those in the outer boroughs or…
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