Thank you all for joining us in Clapping For Our Heroes!

Astoria Clap For Healthcare Heroes

Image courtesy of Eleni Louca. Give Me Astoria would like to thank everyone who participated for making yesterday’s ‘Clap For Our Heroes’ event so wonderful! The event saw a ‘thank you’ cake delivery from Martha’s Country Bakery to our healthcare heroes at Mount Sinai Queens, as well as our amazing officers from Astoria’s 114th Precinct.…

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Alleged thief strikes Martha’s Country Bakery, stealing tips meant for employees

Image courtesy of Maetha’s Country Bakery. A woman has allegedly been going around the neighborhood stealing tips meant for local employees. The below photos were sent to Give Me Astoria by staff from Martha’s Country Bakery Ditmars, where the store has been struck by the person in question twice in recent weeks. Each time, the…

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Martha’s Country Bakery pledges 20,000 baked goods to healthcare workers

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Astoria favorite Martha’s Country Bakery has announced the sweetest of gestures: by pledging 20,000 pieces of baked goods to healthcare workers across New York. With the help of Give Me Astoria’s Sonia Mylonas, Martha’s Country Bakery was able to make its first run on Tuesday to Mount Sinai Queens. “Our hearts are full of gratitude…

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Best Dessert Spots in Astoria!

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Someone say chocolate? The holidays are right around the corner, and this means sweets, sweets and more sweets! There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with some delicious desserts. From chocolate cakes to cannolis, doughnuts and cookies, here is a list of places in Astoria where you can indulge! Cakes by Nerwan …

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If you love Martha’s Country Bakery, here’s your chance to WIN a $50 Gift Card

There’s so many reasons why we love Martha’s Country Bakery: the atmosphere, drinks, the staff and of course the desserts! Now there is one more reason, just in time for  Halloween, you have the chance to WIN a $50 gift card.  Here is how you can enter, go to their website and fill in your…

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Deck The Halls And The Windows, Too!

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The holiday windows in the city are truly a thing of beauty — the craftsmanship, the technique and the precision, it is magnificent. Not to be outdone, some of our retailers here in Astoria are putting their best window forward as we usher in the holiday season.  If there is something that is true about…

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Best Hot Chocolate In Astoria

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Winter’s not just coming anymore, it’s pretty much knocking down our door, and there’s no better way to battle the chill then a nice soothing cup of hot chocolate. So whether you’re snuggling up with a loved one in the corner of a cafe, or just passing the time people watching with a good book,…

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