Sept. 30, By Christian Murray
A 39-year-old Sunnyside man was struck and seriously injured this morning when he jumped in front of an eastbound Long Island Rail Road train at the Woodside Station, according to the MTA.
The man,…
Sept. 29, By Christian Murray
Several Sunnyside streets will be taken over Tuesday to make way for “The Good Wife.”
The CBS show, which has received widespread acclaim, will be shooting on Skillman Avenue (between 48th and 49th Streets),…
Sept. 28, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside and Woodside residents will get their chance to learn how to apply for an affordable rental unit on the Long Island City waterfront this week.
The application period to snag an apartment in the Hunters Point South complex is expected to begin shortly and Community Board 2 leaders—along with the development company– will be holding two meetings this week telling residents how to apply,…
Sept. 25, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside’s second annual restaurant week is scheduled to take place next month and 32 restaurants have already signed up to participate.
The event, organized by Sunnyside Shines, aims to showcase Sunnyside as a destination for high-quality cuisine.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The Michelin Guide has just released its 2015 “Bib Gourmand” picks and Salt & Fat and Venturo were among the picks for the best value for money.
These two restaurants were the only Sunnyside restaurants to receive the highly-coveted prize.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The Sunnyside Greenmarket might be open all-year round if the organizers get enough support from the community.
The market, which is located on Skillman Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets, is currently open on Saturdays from May through December.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The city council passed legislation yesterday that would fine drivers who flee the scene of an accident up to $10,000.
The Council voted 49-0 in favor of the legislation that was introduced by Jimmy Van Bramer following three hit-and-run deaths that have occurred in Western Queens in the past year.…
Sept. 23, By Christian Murray
City officials and boxing enthusiasts turned out Saturday for the co-naming of 45th Street to pay tribute to the now-demolished Sunnyside Garden Arena where fighters and wrestlers used to duke it out.
The Sunnyside Garden Arena,…
Sept. 22, By Michael Florio
Eleven bars and restaurants—known as Sunnyside’s Boulevard Bars–are teaming up to host an Irish music festival this Saturday.
The eleven establishments, which are located on or near Queens Blvd, are hosting the 2nd annual Halfway to St.…
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Sept. 22, By Christian Murray
A well-known comic store called Comic Book Heaven closed last year after being in operation for about thirty years.
Joseph Liesner, 80, the owner of the comic store (which was located at 48-14 Skillman Avenue),…