A beauty salon is opening at 42-20 Greenpoint Ave at the former location of Sugar & Joe. Sugar & Joe, which was best known for selling cupcakes, closed in January 2010.…
Beauty Salon to Open on Greenpoint Avenue
Category: General News
Dog Guru Meets His Critics
The owner of a dog rescue operation faced his critics at a civic association meeting earlier this month after members of that group had argued that he was putting children at risk by walking his dogs near a local park. The members of the United 40s Civic Association in a January meeting complained that The Dog Guru,…
Tattoo Parlor Opens on Greenpoint
A tattoo parlor opened in Sunnyside yesterday, the second such establishment to do so in the past 18 months. The parlor, located at 42-16 Greenpoint Ave., is owned and operated by Brian Lynch. Lynch, who specializes in traditional American tattoos, said this is his first shop and he has spent recent years perfecting his art in parlors throughout New York and California.…
Van Bramer Meets 2010 Goals, Combats Graffiti and Funds Parks
When Jimmy Van Bramer took office one year ago, he pledged that he would combat graffiti, create additional green space and address parking problems for local residents. Most of all, he said he would be accessible. Van Bramer has largely met his goals.…
‘New American’ Restaurant to Open on Queens Blvd
(this photo is a rendering) A new restaurant is opening on Queens Blvd. that will be offering “new American, small plate” cuisine, according to Daniel Yi who will be the chef. The restaurant, which will be called Salt & Fat, is expected to open in early March.…
Sunnyside Arch Shines Once Again
The lights on the Sunnyside Arch were lit for the first time in years today. James Bray, the executive director of Sunnyside Shines, said that the business improvement district will have the ability to light them whenever it chooses and whatever color.…
Barber Shop to Replace Jennifer Accessories
A barber shop is slated to take the space vacated by Jennifer Accessories on Queens Blvd (between 42nd and 43rd), according to workers who are in the midst of renovating the space.…
Plans on Track for Sunnyside School
The Department of Education’s plan to build a primary school on 42nd Street is likely to become a reality. “The Dept. of Education is moving forward with the project,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said last week, adding that the department “affirmatively likes the site.” The public first learned about the project when the department announced in November that it was proposing to build a primary school at 45-46 42nd Street in Sunnyside.…
Rabbi and Sunnyside Activist Dies
Rabbi Jonas Javna, who lived on 47th street in Sunnyside Gardens, died last week after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 86. Javna was buried at Salem Fields Cemetery in Brooklyn. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, children, and grandchildren.…
April Glass Finds New Space
April Glass is re-opening its store on 40th Street. Last month, Patrice Lee, the owner of April Glass, closed her store on Queens Blvd claiming that the rent was too high. At the time, she said she was in the process of signing a lease at 43-42nd 40th street,…