Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition releases directory of restaurants remaining open
Now, more than ever, is the time to come together and support our local businesses. Fortunately for Astoria residents, there is a vibrant restaurant community that is present and ready to serve our community during this uncertain time. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition has compiled a list of Astoria restaurants open and dependent on…
Read MoreAnd the winner of our #GiveMeWinter photography contest is…
Our first-ever #GiveMeWinter photography contest winner has been determined, and the winner is: ‘’Merry & Bright ✨’ by Stefanie Dimitriadis! Our award ceremony will be held once it is safe to do so in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominees can look out for an email in the (hopefully) near future. Congratulations to all of…
Read MoreOff-duty Port Authority Officer performs daring rescue at Astoria Park
PAPD Officer Eileen Fitzgerald. Image courtesy of Port Authority Police Department. An off-duty Port Authority Police (PAPD) Officer, identified as Eileen Fitzgerald, performed a daring rescue yesterday afternoon at Astoria Park. At approximately 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 17th, Officer Fitzgerald was running at Astoria Park, along the intersection of Shore Blvd. and 20th Ave.,…
Read MoreBe sure to vote for your favorite #GiveMeWinter submission!
Voting is now underway for our first-ever #GiveMeWinter photography contest! After many fantastic photography submissions, we have narrowed down our favorite winter photos to the below submissions for this season. The nominees are: ‘Winter on 30th Avenue‘ by Bernadette Claffey ‘Merry & Bright ✨‘ by Stefanie Dimitriadis ‘Walker on Shore Blvd.‘ by Patrick Merino ‘Hellgate…
Read MoreQueens Borough President special election to be rescheduled
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a series of steps to protect the general public health. In addition to closing city schools, bars, theaters, and more, the Mayor has also announced that the Queens Borough President election will be rescheduled to a later date. Queens Borough President nominee…
Read MoreMuseum of the Moving Image temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Image via Museum of the Moving Image (@movingimagenyc) Instagram. The Museum of the Moving Image has announced its temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum released a statement citing an ‘abundance of caution for the health of staff and visitors’. Effective today, the museum will remain closed through March 29th. This includes all…
Read MoreGastroteca Astoria is closing its doors
Another one, gone… After 8 years in business, Gastroteca Astoria is closing its doors, as confirmed by a post published on the restaurant’s Instagram. 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 cafe. Gastroteca, located at…
Read MoreBryant High School student missing since Friday
Image via 114th Precinct Facebook. A student from Bryant High School has been missing since Friday, March 6th, and Astoria’s 114th Precinct is asking for the public’s help. Bryant Miranda was last seen on Junction Boulevard at approximately 5PM last Friday, according to police. The teenager also suffers from depression and is on the autism…
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 neighborhood. Astoria’s crown jewel? 8th Street received the top prize of noisiest street in NYC, according to Property…
Read MoreAstoria mom gets hair makeover courtesy of the Rachael Ray show!
A local Astoria mom got the experience of a lifetime when she was selected to receive a makeover on the Rachael Ray Show! Eleni Louca, Art Director at Give Me Astoria, was one of three women chosen to get a haircut from hair guru Harry Josh; Josh is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with…
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