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

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 the Western Queens community on May… Read more »

Rainey Park in Astoria reopens after $8.5 million transformation

July 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres NYC Parks officials and community leaders gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the long-awaited completion of an $8.5 million reconstruction of Rainey Park, a popular waterfront green space in Astoria. The upgraded park now features new playgrounds, adult fitness areas, spray showers, expanded greenways, and improved accessibility designed to serve… Read more »

Queens Collaborative launches ‘art fridges’ across Astoria to make creativity accessible to all

July 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astorians can now tap into their creativity without breaking the bank, thanks to Queens Collaborative’s new Spare Arts Initiative, a mutual aid project designed to make art accessible to everyone. Launched at the end of last month, the initiative introduces community “art fridges” stocked with donated art supplies at… Read more »

Officials break ground on $51.5M affordable housing project in Sunnyside

July 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, community members, and representatives from non-profit Elmcor broke ground on a new $51.5 million affordable housing development in Sunnyside Monday morning, which promises to deliver 55 new affordable units to the neighborhood. The development, located at 43-12 50th St., will also feature on-site community space and wraparound services… Read more »

Man stabbed outside Astoria bar after dispute with group of six: NYPD

July 7, 2025 By Dean Moses Police in Astoria are looking for six people after a man was stabbed outside of a bar early on Sunday morning. According to police sources, the bloody assault unfolded at around 5:13 a.m. on July 6 outside of Las Manos Quietas Mexican Restaurant and Bar located at 43-13 Broadway…. Read more »

DOT completes bike-friendly redesign of Astoria’s 31st Avenue

July 3, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has completed the first phase of a major redesign of 31st Avenue in Astoria, transforming the corridor into a bike boulevard aimed at improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Unveiled Wednesday by NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez,… Read more »