June 20, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are searching for an alleged thief who stole a man’s wallet in Woodside about a month ago and poured hot coffee over the victim in order to get away. The unidentified thief stole the man’s wallet just after 5 a.m. on May 28 in the area of 64th… Read more »
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MTA to Start Removing Lead Paint From Elevated 7 Line Next Month
June 19, 2018 By Tara Law The MTA announced today that it will begin to remove crumbling lead paint and fix structural issues on the elevated 7 line between 82nd Street and 103rd St. next month The work will take two years to complete at a cost of $43 million, according to NYC Transit Authority… Read more »
Woodside Library Receives $6.5 Million For Renovation Work
June 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Woodside Library will soon undergo a massive redesign, as officials announced the allocation of $6.5 million for renovation work at the center. The library, located at 54-22 Skillman Ave., is set to become a new state-of-the-art facility following a complete overhaul to its interior, said Council Member Jimmy… Read more »
Man Fatally Hit By Train After Jumping Onto 33rd St Tracks: NYPD
June 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A man was struck and killed by a train after jumping onto the tracks at the 33rd St – Rawson St Station over the weekend, according to police. The victim, a 48-year-old man, jumped in front of an approaching Main Street-bound 7 train at the station just before 6:20… Read more »
Van Bramer Anticipates Taking Stance on Skillman, 43rd Aves. Plan Next Week
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez All eyes continue to be on Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for his stance on the city’s controversial proposal to add protected bicycle lanes and remove 120 parking spaces as part of its redesign of Skillman and 43rd Avenues. Van Bramer, who said he would take a position on… Read more »
NYPD: Attempted Robbery at Chase Bank Thursday
June 14, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A man attempted to rob a Chase Bank branch in Sunnyside this afternoon, according to the NYPD. Police say a man slipped a note to a teller demanding money at the 47-11 Queens Blvd. bank just before midday today, but the teller walked away. The man then fled the… Read more »
Côté Soleil Owner to Open Another French Restaurant in East Elmhurst This Summer
June 13, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The owner of a French restaurant on Skillman Avenue is expanding business, with plans to open a new French restaurant with a different concept in the East Elmhurst-Jackson Heights area. Vincent Caro, who opened Côté Soleil in 2016, is working on opening “Eloise,” the name of his new bistro,… Read more »
Local Vendors Heading to Bliss Plaza For Pop-Up Markets This Summer
June 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A temporary market place is heading to Bliss Plaza in Sunnyside for several weekends this summer. “Bliss Markets,” the name of the pop-up event, will take place over three weekends spanning from June to August, each from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., under the 7 train viaduct at 46th… Read more »
Annual Sunnyside Craft and Arts Fair Takes Place Today
June 10, 2018 By Staff Report Sunnyside residents will have the opportunity to come out and support local artists today while enjoying a free glass of wine in the process. The annual Queen of Angels Art Fair, which is presented by Sunnyside Artists, will be held at the Queen of Angels Parish Hall located at… Read more »
Community Board 2 Rejects DOT’s Skillman, 43rd Avenues Proposal
June 8, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Community Board 2 rejected the city’s controversial plan to redesign Skillman and 43rd Avenues last night in what was a long and contentious meeting, culminating after months of deliberation on the topic. The Department of Transportation’s plan to reconfigure the corridor, mainly by installing protected bike lanes and eliminating… Read more »