Tag: diversity

Long Island City salon joins national registry of trans-affirming spaces

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Jul. 11, 2025 By jmilitello July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ellee Salon, a recently opened hair salon on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, has been officially added to Strands for Trans, a national database of trans-affirming barbershops and salons that foster inclusive and welcoming environments. The salon, which opened its doors to…

‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…