May 10, Staff Report
A 74-year old woman was punched in the head by an unknown man as she was walking down the stairs at the 65th Street Station in Woodside, according to police.
The police said that the woman was walking down the stairs at 5:15 pm on Sunday,…
May 9, By Michael Florio
A 55-year-old man was shot during a botched robbery attempt in Woodside in the early hours Sunday morning.
Two men approached the victim on 61st Street near Broadway at 4:42 am and demanded his property.…
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,…
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,…
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.…
May 6, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 Chair Pat O’Brien told fellow board members last night that he was stepping down from the top job since it consumes too much of his time.
“The commitment in time is incredible and as many of you know I have my own business and own family,” O’Brien,…
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.,…
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,…
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,…
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,…