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SERVICES
BEST PERSONAL INJURY
LAWYER
JOHN J. CIAFONE ESQ.
25-59 Steinway St #2F, Astoria
(718) 278-3900–www.johnjciafoneesq.net
Have you been injured in a serious accident
or experienced a fall because of the negligence
of others? Attorney John J. Ciafone, Esq. has
practiced personal injury law in New York,
New Jersey and Washington D.C., and is
admitted to the United States Supreme Court.
Ciafone is a trial attorney to the profession
and has argued numerous appeals to the
Appellate Division of the New York State
Supreme Court. He has settled millions of
dollars in personal injury actions and is a New
York State Certified Arbitrator and Mediator.
With such a vast history of experience, you
can rely on John J. Ciafone, Esq. to get you the
compensation you deserve.
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
STUDIO
CAPTURED MEMORIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
(718) 820-3477–www.
capturedmemoriesphotographybyjanelle.com
One flash can capture a special moment for
a lifetime, and the person behind the camera
makes all the difference. Janelle Greenholtz-
Perez opened her photography studio in
2012 with the intention of showcasing the
world in a delicate and appreciative way.
Janelle specializes in children’s portraits
and newborn photography and captures a
variety of other occasions from graduations
to weddings. She holds two degrees from the
New York Institute of Photography and an
NYC Certification. Janelle is also the winner
of several International Photography Awards
and was nominated as one of the Top 10
Photographers in Queens and Long Island
for 2020. Be her next satisfied client and
create your latest photo album with Captured
Memories Photography!
BEST PRINTING
SERVICES
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF FOREST
HILLS
66-17 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park
(718) 275-2161–www.foresthills.
minutemanpress.com
Minuteman Press designs, prints and
promotes you! This acclaimed Rego
Park print shop conveniently serves the
marketing needs of the entire Queens
community. Minuteman Press offers
products ranging from the simple business
card, envelope, letterhead, form or flyer to
promotional items, large volume copying
and much more. Don’t be fooled by its small
store front; this shop is a fully engaged large
format printer, producing banners of all
sizes for schools and restaurants, signage
for real estate and organizations, window
graphics, vinyl cut lettering and a full
array of trade show items. With 30 years of
experience in the industry, the New York
City Certified Minority/Woman-Owned
Business brings expertise in the art of
printing and an appreciation for customers’
needs. If it gets printed, Minuteman Press
can handle it!
BEST PSYCHIC
LYNN VAN PRAAGH-GRATTON
(917) 882-1391–www.lynnvanpraagh-gratton.com
Break on through to the other side with Lynn
Van Praagh-Gratton. Lynn is a nationally
known spiritual medium who loves to connect
those who have passed with their friends and
family, giving both sides the opportunity to
communicate and gain closure. She offers a
wide variety of experiences for her clients,
including one-on-one, phone and group
readings as well as private events. As a healer
coming from a long line of gifted psychics and
mediums, her mantra is to “heal people by
speaking to those who can no longer be heard
by their loved ones left behind.”
BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS
FIRM
SIX22
1979 Marcus Ave #210 Lake Success
(888) 412-6728–www.six22llc.com
In this day and age, branding is everything
and the difference between a success
and failure oftentimes comes down to
timing and promotion. Six22 understands
that identity is key to success. The firm
specializes in press, crisis and reputation
management for healthcare companies and
is dedicated to give each client a distinct
voice by designing their brand around their
true purpose. Six22’s publicists manage
brand positioning, brand identity, package
design, website design and development
and copywriting. The firm understands
that rebranding takes time and that there’s
no simple solution. Through hard work
and time investment, Six22 will create
a successful campaign that’ll revitalize
brands in no time. At Six22, your identity
represents its identity. Your brand creates
its brand.
BEST RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
CHAPIN HOME FOR THE AGING
165-01 Chapin Pkwy, Jamaica
(718) 739-2523–www.chapinhome.org
For over 150 years, Chapin Home for the
Aging has been providing a safe space of the
city’s senior community to live their golden
years in a loving and nurturing environment.
The mission of Chapin Home for the Aging
has remained consistent throughout the
years: it aims to give aging men and women
a “true home” where they can find serenity
and security. In addition to having a skilled
nursing staff onsite to care for medical needs,
Chapin Home for the Aging prides itself on
providing residents access to activities and
services on a regular basis so they can find
community with neighbors at their new home.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA
AGENCY (TIE)
DREAMS ANIMATION
30-62 Steinway St, Astoria
(212) 202-0767–www.dreamsanimation.com
When it comes to marketing yourself or your
business, your social media presence plays a
huge hand in expanding your footprint in your
industry. If you are looking for help to improve
your social media presence, you should
check out Dreams Animation. With years of
experience in the industry, Dreams Animation
has watched the social media landscape evolve
and change over time. The expert team at
Dreams Animation knows exactly what path
you need to go to start and grow your business
on social media while building your following
with its tried and true methods. It will work
with you to find what works best for you and
your brand, giving you personalized care and
attention that you won’t get anywhere else.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA
AGENCY (TIE)
REACH ABOVE MEDIA
103-20 117th St, South, Richmond Hill
(347) 996-6555–www.reachabovemedia.com
In today’s interconnected society, social media
is the name of the game. Communicating a
message on social media has increasingly
become the primary way to connect with as
many people as possible, but sometimes it can
be difficult to effectively convey a message.
Reach Above Media in South Richmond Hill
is the borough’s leading experts in social
media branding and is here to help its clients
reach their potential. Its services include
consultation, advertising and social media
writing and posting that’ll assist in marketing
your offerings online. The company’s
success comes from using its social skills
and connections from clients and friends to
help those who need it most. You can be rest
assured that your brand is in good hands at
Reach Above Media.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA
AGENCY (TIE)
RJ MEDIA
3 Grace Ave #173, Great Neck
(646) 535-9462–www.rjmediastudios.com
If your company doesn’t have a digital
footprint today, you’re losing out on business.
At RJ Media, the product is growth; its
mission is to bring awareness to your brand
that results in increased revenue and customer
acquisition. The borough’s top social media
agency offers highly effective marketing
methods that will kick your internet presence
into high gear, including content creation,
video production and podcasting. If your
old website has a high bounce rate and your
flyers put visitors to sleep, RJ Media will
bring your site to life with its exceptional web
and graphic design services. The group has
worked with clients in a variety of sectors
including healthcare, restaurants, ecommerce
and entertainment. Fill out RJ Media’s digital
audit and your company will be on its way to
conquering the interwebs!
BEST STAFFING SERVICE
AMERICA WORKS OF NEW YORK,
INC.
88-11 165th St 9 Fl, Jamaica
(718) 206-9675–www.americaworks.com
America Works is an employment agency
working with clients of all backgrounds and
experiences. It has been successfully matching
candidates with ideal positions since 1984.
Whether you are looking for your next big job or
searching for new employees, America Works is
here to make the connections that last. Its goal
is to get you back on your feet and working full
time as quickly as possible. Most of its clients
are employed within four weeks of enrollment.
America Works takes the hassle out of hiring;
it will find you employees who are ready to and
want to work, all with no placement fee.
BEST TAILOR
CALAMITA TAILORING
1257 150th St, Whitestone
(718) 767-0355
Looking for an experienced tailor who can
alter your clothes and make you leave the store
with a smile on your face? Calamita Tailoring
is more than prepared to take care of it! The
family-owned company is comprised of expert
tailors who specialize in custom made suits
and alterations for ladies and gentlemen.
They also alter suits, pants, wedding gowns,
bridesmaids dresses, evening gowns and prom
dresses. Calamita Tailoring also sells high
quality men’s wear such as suits, trousers,
sports jackets and shirts. Additionally, it is
available to do custom beading on evening and
bridal gowns. Get the most out of your buck
with the best tailor store in Queens!
BEST TANNING SALON
SOLERA TANNING
150-47B 14th Ave, Whitestone
(718) 767-8267–www.soleratanning.com
A beautiful tan often indicates a healthy and
radiant glow. Let Solera Tanning assist you in
embracing that beauty without having to risk
any unnecessary sunburn. It offers up-to-date
UV and sunless tanning including airbrushing.
Its mission is to provide you with the
healthiest tan possible without overexposing
your skin. Solera also offers gluten-free,
paraben-free, and nut allergen free tanning
solutions for people with various allergies.
Solera Tanning isn’t your typical one and done
tanning salon. Every client is treated with the
utmost care and leaves the premises looking
more beautiful than ever! It’s no surprise
why Solera is the number one destination for
tanning salons in the borough.
BEST TATTOO PARLOR
REBEL INK TATTOO
107-06 Cross Bay Blvd, Ozone Park
(718) 683-4227
A tattoo is a permanent extension of yourself,
and getting the right kind of artwork makes
it all the more essential. The artists at Rebel
Ink Tattoo are well aware of the importance of
a one of a kind piece of artwork that’s sure to
make you proud for years to come. Since 2016,
Queens locals have turned to Rebel Ink for all
their tattoo and body piercing needs. Whether
you’re a first-timer looking to get a basic tattoo
or want to cover up a botched tattoo job, no
job is too small or too big. Your satisfaction
and commitment to safety is its top priority.
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