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High-end nail studio signs lease for Malt Drive project in LIC

Aug. 19, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new lease signing has been announced for the addition of the high-end nail salon sundays Studios in the North Tower of the Malt Drive project in Long Island City. This salon, which specializes in non-toxic nail care and self-care experiences, is expected to… Read more »

Gov. Hochul announces landmark $27.5 million investment for maternal and pediatric care at Elmhurst Hospital

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Aug. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Elmhurst Hospital is receiving major funding to support the growing medical needs of expecting mothers and children living in Queens.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $27.5 million investment into Elmhurst Hospital’s maternal and pediatric healthcare facilities on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Hochul held a press conference at the…

Lawmakers Meng, AOC and Schumer secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens

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Aug. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years.  The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by…

Socrates Sculpture Park announces new exhibition embracing invasive species

TILT (What if these plants get out) - an art installation by Langdon Newton at Socrates Sculpture Park.

Aug. 16, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Socrates Sculpture Park has announced the Socrates Annual 2024, a new exhibition embracing invasive species and exploring the legacy of species migration. The new exhibition, which will be on display from Sept. 14 through April 6, 2024, features nine site-specific projects that consider the… Read more »

Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest kicks off with two weeks of beauty deals

Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The sixth annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest returns today, Wednesday, Aug. 14, with more than 20 local businesses taking part over the next two weeks. A combination of neighborhood salons, spas, and barbershops will be participating in the hugely popular event hosted by… Read more »

LIC barbershop offering free haircuts all day Aug. 19

Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug.14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City barbershop is offering free haircuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and straight razor shaves throughout Monday, Aug. 19, as part of a training event for its master barber apprentices. Otis and Finn Barbershop, located at 11-16 44th Ave., is usually closed… Read more »

Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to end concerts at Forest Hills Stadium

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Aug. 14, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Queens Supreme Court judge officially dismissed one of several lawsuits brought against the operators of Forest Hills Stadium on Wednesday in a win for concertgoers. At the end of 2023, Concerned Citizens of Forest Hills Inc. et al. vs. The West Side Tennis Club, which leases out…