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Ovelia: 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 MoreDunkin’ is back!
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Just in time for the warmer weather, Dunkin’ has opened for business once more. In accordance with current social distancing guidelines, Dunkin’ will be implementing various safety measures. This includes temperature checks for employees, face masks, plexiglass shields, markers on floors indicating the proper 6 ft. markers, and more. Dunkin’ is also…
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 MoreCouncil 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 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 MoreHamido Seafood’s owner offers special advice on helping our restaurants
Image courtesy of Rudy Mansy. Hamido Seafood, which officially opened its doors in May 2019, has gained notoriety in the neighborhood for serving fresh seafood with an Egyptian twist. In under a year, Hamido Seafood has been able to achieve a strong community following, and even a glowing review from The New York Times. Unfortunately,…
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 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…
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