March 4, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 unanimously rejected a developer’s plan to construct a 17-story hotel building at 32-45 Queens Blvd. that would rise significantly higher than zoning permits.
The Board’s denial, which is merely advisory, stems from the YMCA’s attempt to sell its commercial air rights to a hotel developer who owns the adjacent 10,000-square-foot lot.…
BY AMNY
For a diverse neighborhood that’s close to the subway — without Manhattan or Brooklyn prices — take a ride on the 7 to Sunnyside.
Go quickly though, as this Queens gem is no longer a secret, and demand for real estate here is growing.…
March 3, Staff Report
Yum Yum, a popular Thai restaurant that has been in Sunnyside since 2010, has been temporarily closed by the Health Dept.
The closure represents the second time in two weeks that the Health Dept has closed one of Sunnyside’s Thai restaurants.…
March 2, By Michael Florio
Sunnyside Shines, a Business Improvement District dedicated to promoting Sunnyside’s commercial zone, will hold its annual meeting on March 9 to outline its upcoming plans and elect its board.
Sunnyside Shines has an annual budget of about $360,000 and the funds are used to market,…
March 2, By Michael Florio
Sports Authority plans to close nearly one third of its 450 stores, the company announced today.
The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to cut 140 stores nationwide. If the court grants it bankruptcy protection,…
March 1, Staff Report
The Queens Library board has selected Dennis Walcott, a former head of New York City schools, as President and CEO, the library announced Tuesday.
The announcement comes more than a year after Walcott’s predecessor, Thomas Galante,…
March 1, Staff Report
A man who told by police that he was robbed by a woman in a Queens Blvd hotel room last week was destined for a surprise after thinking he was in for a good time.…
March 1, By Jackie Strawbridge
Irish music around the neighborhood will keep the party going after the St. Pat’s for All parade on Sunday.
St. Pat’s for All steps off at 43rd Street/Skillman Avenue at 2 p.m., and the fourth annual Irish Music Festival hosted by Sunnyside’s Boulevard Bars begins at 3 p.m.…
February 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan has closed two of her district offices and opened a new one in Long Island City.
Her former Sunnyside office, at 41-02 Queens Blvd., and Ridgewood office, at 61-08 Linden St.,…
Feb. 29, Staff Report
A Queens Boulevard lounge/club/Greek restaurant and sports bar rolled into one has finally closed.
OT, as in Over Time, suffered from a string of hardships shortly after the 39-31 Queens Blvd establishment opened in 2014 (see story).…