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From Wall Street to Wellness Former investment banker fell in love with yoga and opened her own studio

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If your New Year’s resolution to get active is long forgotten, we’re here to help you refocus on fitness and wellness this spring. Western Queens residents are finding so many ways to get moving, from rock climbing to practicing martial arts, so get inspired by their workout photos (page 10). Yogis should check out Yug Wellness, a new studio opened by a former investment banker who had never tried yoga till the pandemic hit — and she loved it so much that she made a career switch (page 18). If you’re a basketball fan searching for somewhere to watch March Madness, look no further: We rounded up eight local bars where you can catch the games (page 26).

Plus, Le Luxe Beautique, a salon that recently opened on Steinway, offers everything from lash extensions to blowouts in an upscale environment (page 14).

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UNIQUE ‘BEAUTIQUE’

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6 MARCHING DOWN THE RUNWAY Street style in Astoria

10 SPRING INTO FITNESS Readers shared Instagrams of sports and fitness

14 UNIQUE ‘BEAUTIQUE’ Wishing you good luck on all of your fitness goals, Katrina Medoff

Le Luxe on Steinway offers onestop shop for beauty needs

18 FROM WALL STREET TO WELLNESS

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Former investment banker opens Astoria yoga studio

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26 HOOP FEVER Eight local bars where you can watch March Madness

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s spring approaches, Astorians are turning to layers to contend with unpredictable temperatures. We spotted long coats, both cozy and classic, all over the streets of western Queens; this universal outerwear can be styled in tons of different ways. Many locals made neutral wardrobe staples more visually interesting by mixing different textures or incorporating an accent piece.

Prospect Park resident Diana Gafiatullina (@moll_dyer) rocks her navy trench coat with urban-style leather boots. And with a brown plaid scarf gently wrapped around her, she is ready for her photoshoot.

Astoria resident Domenica Rose (@domenica_rose) balances out her creamy shearling coat with a “spring ready” two-piece crop top suit.

She says she prefers wearing colors as the weather gets warmer — and it looks like it’s about time.

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CCorona resident Jhoao Lop Lopez (@jhoao__) displays dis his brown puffer jacket with brown skateboarding shoes.

He defines his style as “old school and relaxed,” and from time to time he glides through the streets of Astoria on his board.

Astoria resident Hannah Kemp (@hannahfaith88) wears ripped blue jeans and a light shearling jacket, giving her classic street style a textured twist. She defines her style as “cozy.”

Astoria resident Spencer Camilien (@s_grim) pairs cool leather boots with a neutral gray coat and dark denim. He adds polish to the look with a red plaid scarf and designer glasses. Looking sharp!

Astoria resident Yukari_ Osaka (@yukari__osaka) layers wool garments, perfectly combining various textures and different shades in this minimalistic look. Her leather bag is the only accessory she needs.

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here’s no limit to the ways western Queens residents are keeping active, from biking to practicing yoga to hitting the gym. We asked our readers to tag us (@boromagazine) in Instagrams of sports and fitness in western Queens. Some shared photos of the martial arts, such as jiu-jitsu, while others sent pics of rock climbing, ice hockey and using the Megaformer. Here are a few of our favorite submissions.

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Location: Museum of Moving Image Cost: $15 adults, $11 seniors and students, $9 children Address: 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria URL: movingimage.us WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Event Title: Astoria Chess Club Meet Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: The Bier and Cheese Collective Cost: Free Address: 35-11 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria IG: @astoriachess SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Event Title: Battle of the Bands Time: TBA Location: Bohemian Hall Cost: TBA Address: 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria IG: @daveslesbianbar SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Event Title: Saturday Sessions with Jeannie Skelly, Joe The Swan and Hurricane Holly Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Event Title: Oscars Party Time: 8 p.m.

Location: The Wolfhound Cost: Free Address: 38-14 30th Ave., Astoria URL: wolfhoundnyc.com

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Location: Heart of Gold Cost: Free Address: 37-14 31st Ave., Astoria IG: @astoriahorrorclub FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Event Title: Ireland Live From New York: Evening with Irish & Indian Music Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: New York Irish Center Cost: $25 Address: 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC URL: newyorkirishcenter.org SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Event Title: New York Family Camp Fair Time: Noon to 3 p.m.

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Location: Q.E.D. Cost: $10 Address: 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria URL: qedastoria.com FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Event Title: Free First Friday Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: The Noguchi Museum Cost: Free Address: 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC URL: noguchi.org FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Event Title: Live Band Karaoke Time: 10 p.m.

Location: The Wolfhound Cost: Free Address: 38-14 30th Ave., Astoria URL: wolfhoundnyc.com EVERY MONDAY Event Title: Trivia Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Maggie Hall’s Cost: Free Address: 34-06 30th Ave., Astoria URL: maggiehalls.com EVERY TUESDAY Event Title: Cloutchasers: Standup Comedy by Grant Sheffield Time: 8 p.m.

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storia’s Steinway Street is home to a plethora of shops, cafés and hookah bars, and Le Luxe Beautique is joining the scene as the area’s newest business. Jan. 15 marked the grand opening of the sleek salon, which featured a DJ, refreshments and giveaways. Since then, Le Luxe Beautique has been a one-stop shop for clients’ beauty needs, complete with tons of glamour and a classic, clean look. The salon offers a range of services, including lash extensions, brow shaping and tinting, blowouts and full-service makeup.

“I wanted to do a combination of different services in one place,” said Elizabeth Jeanty, the salon’s owner. “As a mom of two, I know how hard it is to scramble to get a day [for yourself], so it’s like, you come in, you get everything done and you’re out the door.”

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According to Jeanty, many clients book multiple services at once and get to relax in the salon while watching whatever movie or TV show the salon is playing that day. Jeanty said that the salon’s liquor license is in the process of being approved this year and customers will soon be able to enjoy a glass of champagne while they wait.

Le Luxe has a plush couch in the waiting area, rows of curved lash beds for getting eyelash extensions and an elegant flower wall that guests can pose in front of at the end of their salon visit.

For years, Jeanty, who originally grew up nearby in the Jackson Heights area, worked as a freelance makeup artist, so the beauty industry was always one of her passions. Over time, her passion developed into a dream to have her own salon and when the opportunity arose to open her business on Steinway Street, she knew she had to take it.

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From Wall Street to Wellness Former investment banker fell in love with yoga and opened her own studio

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n bright days, the sun beams through the large-scale windows on the main training floor at Yug Wellness, a yoga and wellness studio that opened on Feb. 5.

The two-floor studio offers vinyasa and hatha classes, and eventually plans to offer aerial yoga as well.

The wellness studio is as vast and beautiful as it is unique: Since Astoria is a true melting pot, Yug offers classes not only in English, but also in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. In the future, Yug plans to add languages like Russian and Japanese so that everyone can incorporate yoga into their routine without limitation.

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“This is New York, so English is like a foreign language, and in these communities they’re hesitant to do things like this because they’re worried they won’t understand the language,” said Yug’s owner, Erika Ferrentino. “But also in terms of connecting to the practice of yoga, if you’re not sitting there trying to translate everything, then you can really connect with your body more and your breathing and really focus.”

In Sanskrit, “yug” means union; it’s the origin of the word “yoga,” as the goal is to create synchronicity between the body, mind and soul. That union is exactly what Ferrentino was seeking when she first started her own yoga journey during the pandemic. At

the time, she worked in a completely different industry: investment banking.

“I was at Morgan Stanley; I worked my way up over 17, almost 18 years,” Ferrentino said. “My last position there was associate complex manager, so I was supervising upward of 600 people. It was a big job and I loved it.”

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When the pandemic caused the city to shut down in March 2020, Ferrentino was juggling her full-time job with guiding her two young children, then ages 3 and 6, through the new experience of virtual learning. She, like many people, started experiencing severe anxiety during this period of high stress and uncertainty. Her anxiety was causing panic attacks and a scary symptom where her vision would momentarily black out.

After going to several doctors and doing tests, the results kept coming back saying the symptoms weren’t physical, but a result of stress. Ferrentino didn’t like the idea of relying on medicine to treat her anxiety and was determined to find a natural way to help herself. When a doctor first suggested yoga, she was skeptical to say the least.

“I was like, ‘All right, I’ll try it,’” Ferrentino said. “Yoga studios were closed at the time, so I found a studio that offered private sessions and after the first one, I fell in love. I didn’t realize how disconnected I was with just breathing. I was just holding my breath all the time. I was not present, and I was emotionally bankrupt. I was still making great money, but I was empty, and [yoga] changed my life.”

Ferrentino immersed herself in learning as much as she could about yoga by reading dozens of books and even taking a teacher training course at Atmananda in Astoria. She obtained her training license, even though she wasn’t looking to be an instructor; she simply wanted to learn everything she could.

Eventually, she decided to open Yug Wellness.

“After 17 1/2 years, I left the bank and I decided I was going to open a wellness center,” Ferrentino said. “Everyone thought I was crazy to leave a lucrative career, and I was like, I’m not spending the second half of my life at a bank. This is not living and I’m not doing it.”

In October of 2021, Ferrentino found and rented a space. It had been empty for over a year and needed renovation, but she didn’t go through the process alone. She had been making meaningful connections with others in the yoga community, such as one of her current instructors, Angelica Tamayo, who she met at Atmananda. Tamayo has been crucial to the entire process and was involved throughout the renovation.

“I think this place gives us many opportunities to help others,” Tamayo said. “And I’m very happy that we have a community for everybody. As immigrants, we get rejected for many reasons, but this space is completely open and pure energy. We are very attentive and I

think when people come here they can feel that.”

Ferrentino also sublets three of the rooms in the studio for beauty and wellness services such as IV therapy, skincare services and beauty services such as botox and filler. The entire purpose is to add to the feeling of health and wellness for anyone who walks through the door.

“I want to create a space where people can go and feel better than when they came in,” Ferrentino said. “That might be yoga or meditation. It might be getting a facial. It’s a judgment-free zone where you can choose what you want to do to make your life better.”

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With March Madness starting up on March 13 and running through April 4, college basketball fans are gearing up to watch the games. Here are eight bars and restaurants in western Queens where people can tune in for the tournament.

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BLACKBIRD’S BAR 41-19 30TH AVE., ASTORIA 718-943-6899 @BLACKBIRDSASTORIA

Blackbird’s Bar offers March Madness fans a traditional bar atmosphere in which to eat, drink and watch the games. With the standard pub offerings such as nachos, burgers, jalapeño poppers and sandwiches — and Blackbird’s award-winning wings — this restaurant could be the perfect setting for game watchers to cheer on their favorite team. Blackbird’s also offers 10 different tap beers with seasonal flavors and a long list of bottled beers and wines.

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Looking for a more upscale place to catch the games? Smoke & Mirrors Sports Bar is a 21 and over lounge that offers dinner, brunch and happy hour. With a smart casual dress code and five televisions, Smoke & Mirrors considers itself a sports bar with an elevated atmosphere. Customers can enjoy finger food favorites like wings, empanadas and coconut shrimp paired with one of the bar’s many wine, beer and spirit options. Smoke & Mirrors also sells 15 different cocktails, including a signature drink that’s made with silver liquor.

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With nine flatscreen televisions, a tab dedicated to just sports on its website and a premium sports viewing package, The Courtyard Ale House is a sports fan’s dream viewing location. The Ale House airs soccer, rugby, football, basketball, hockey and baseball games and even international tournaments. The bar has an extensive menu of draft beer, frozen drinks, bottled beer, cocktails, canned beer and wine, including six flavors of margaritas and spiked strawberry lemonade. If you go to watch a game on a Thursday or Sunday night, you’ll also get to enjoy some live music.

MCCAFFREY & BURKE BAR AND GRILL 2854 31ST ST., ASTORIA 718-278-9751

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If you’re looking for a more of a dive bar feel, McCaffrey & Burke Bar and Grill might be just the place you’re looking for. The bar doesn’t have any social media accounts or a website, making it more frequented by locals than people looking for an Instagrammable meal online. However, the seven-days-a-week bar has four stars on Yelp with comments commending the great bartenders and community vibes. With televisions playing games, a pool table and drinks, McCaffrey & Burke would be a good setting for those looking for a casual place to watch March Madness.

BREAK BAR AND BILLIARDS 32-04 BROADWAY, ASTORIA 718-777-5400

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Referring to itself as “the authority of fun” in Long Island City and Astoria on its Instagram account and as an “adult playground” on its website, Break Bar and Billiards is another local joint where you can watch the games. In addition to its pool tables and 16 high-definition televisions for sports viewing, Break also has ping-pong tables, darts, vintage arcade games and foosball tables. On the menu, Break offers a long list of draft and bottled beer, alongside some cocktails and frozen drinks. The restaurant also sells sandwiches and finger foods.

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GANTRY BAR 47-02 VERNON BLVD., LIC

FOOD + DRINKS

718-737-6309

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Gantry Bar is a casual, vintage-themed bar that shows black-and-white movies on its four large television screens whenever they’re not playing sports games. The restaurant sells small plates of food, including crispy fried buttermilk wings, turkey and bean chili, burgers and tacos.

At the bar, Gantry offers 10 different kinds of draught beer, bottled beer and hard seltzer. The signature menu item, though, is the Gantry Burger on a pretzel bun, which is topped with a house blend, caramelized onions, tomato jam and cheddar cheese with a side of fries.

IRISH ROVER 3718 28TH AVE., ASTORIA 718-278-9372 @IRISHROVERNYC

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Searching for a relaxed bar vibe for your March Madness viewing venue?

Irish Rover is a beer and hard seltzer bar serving canned and bottled drinks. Though the bar’s food menu is pretty small — only offering cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, soft pretzels and chips and salsa — the prices are extremely reasonable. Visitors can also play darts or participate in the bar’s karaoke events and Thursday Trivia Nights.

MCGUINNESS’S SALOON 44-23 QUEENS BLVD., LIC 718-729-9617

If you’re looking for a smaller, cozy bar, McGuinness’s Saloon might be the right fit for your March Madness viewing. This corner bar servers 10 bars on tap, a number one-upped by the pub’s amount of flatscreen televisions, 11. Mc Guinness’s plays all major sports events, including international tournaments, and also holds cash prize trivia games on a monthly basis.

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