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Skillman Beauty Studio Reopens After Recent Renovation

May 4, Staff Report

Cris & Jason Beauty Studio at 46-27 Skillman Ave was temporarily closed last week to complete renovations in their salon.

“After 5 years, we wanted to upgrade the equipment and furniture to give a modern look and provide new services for our clients,” said Nieves,…

Gianaris Staffer Mixed Up In De Blasio Fundraising Scandal

May 5, By Christian Murray

A representative of State Sen. Michael Gianaris’ office has been caught up in the campaign finance investigation that has embroiled the de Blasio administration.

Matt Lerch, an Astoria resident who represents Gianaris at community board meetings and local events,…

Sunnyside Shines To Launch Rewards Card Offering Discounts To 30-Plus Stores

May 6, By Christian Murray

Sunnyside Shines, a business improvement group that promotes this neighborhood’s commercial district, is launching a local rewards card offering deals and discounts at more than 30 local stores.

The plastic “Shop Sunnyside” card will be available next week and will entitle cardholders to various discounts at Sunnyside’s local businesses.…

Mobile Fashion Boutique Created By Woodside Native To Roll Out This Month

May 5, By Michael Florio

A mobile fashion boutique inside a trailer will soon hit the streets of western Queens.

Bohemian Groove Airstream Boutique, a women’s clothing and accessory shop, will make its debut on May 27 with a launch party at The Local (13-02 44th Ave.,…

Source: Pat O’Brien to Step Down as Community Board 2 Chair

May 5, By Christian Murray

Community Board 2 Chair Patrick O’Brien is expected to announce that he is stepping down from the top job at the board’s monthly meeting tonight, the LIC Post
has learned.

O’Brien, who was elected as chair in December 2014 amid controversy,…

Lowery Bar & Kitchen Does The Big Reveal, But Still Waiting To Open

May 5, Staff Report

The construction shed has come down but the owners still have to wait before they can open.

The owners of the Lowery Bar & Kitchen, the highly anticipated bar/restaurant located at the corner of 43rd Street and 43rd Avenue,…

Phipps Development “The Barnett” To Get Public Hearing In Sunnyside May 18

May 4, By Christian Murray

A public hearing is scheduled for May 18 where residents can voice their opinions on a 10-story, 200-plus unit development that is planned for 50-25 Barnett Ave.

The developer, Phipps Houses, is seeking a zoning change in order to go ahead with the project,…

Bike Tour Will Explore Queens’ Jazz History This Saturday

May 3, By Michael Florio

Queens cyclists can take a ride through jazz history this weekend.

The Queens Bike Initiative will host a bike tour through some of Queens’ jazz landmarks, such as the Louis Armstrong House Museum, on Saturday.…

Man masturbates on F train, police search for perpetrator

May 2, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who allegedly masturbated while staring at a 26-year-old woman on the F train.

The suspect sat on a Manhattan bound F train and at the Northern Blvd station masturbated while staring at the woman on Saturday between 10:30 pm and 11:00pm.…