February 28, By Christian Murray
McDonald’s is closing its Greenpoint Avenue store for good, according to workers.
The workers at the 45-06 Greenpoint Avenue location said it would be shutting down tonight and they were not sure why. Customers who were in the fast food restaurant today were surprised to hear the workers tell them the news.…
February 27, Staff Report
Skillman Avenue bars and restaurants are gearing up for Oscar night Sunday.
Claret Wine Bar, located at 46-02 Skillman Avenue, is hosting an event starting at 7 pm dedicated to Tinseltown.
Meanwhile, the Cooper Kettle,…
February 26, By Christian Murray
The commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct has put several nightclub owners on notice: Control your patrons or we will close you down.
Captain John Travaglia, who is in charge of the precinct,…
Staff Report
The 6th Annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) is kicking off a series of events leading up its culminating 6-day screenings of feature films, shorts, and narratives in March.
The popular film festival will take place from March 15th through March 20th,…
February 25, Staff Report
Fans of Marvel comics may get a chance to see the filming of a Netflix series to be based on the African-American superhero “Luke Cage”at various locations throughout Sunnyside and Woodside Friday.
Street signs posted indicate that parking will be closed for filming on 47th Ave between 43rd and 46th Streets,…
February 25, Staff Report
A Sunnyside beauty supply store is closing because business has been nothing short of ugly.
The manager of Beauty Feel Supply, which has been located at 45-22 46th Street for 13 years, said that business has been slow and that it has been hard to keep pace with his rent.…
February 24, By Michael Florio
A Sunnyside mother has started a petition looking to protect children who have to cross 43rd Street near Skillman Avenue.
Kristen McGowan, who lives on 44th Street, launched a petition yesterday urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install two speed bumps along 43rd Street.…
February 24, Staff Report
The 17th annual St. Pat’s For All parade will march with renowned Irish author Colum McCann and Irish-American philanthropist Loretta Brennan Glucksman as Grand Marshals, organizers have announced.
The parade will begin on March 6 at 1 p.m.,…
February 23, By Christian Murray
Developers who had a Woodside Avenue project approved against the community’s wishes several years ago are now asking for help to push back their construction deadline.
The Board of Standards and Appeals gave the go-ahead to a development company to construct a seven-story,…
February 22, By Christian Murray
A hotel is likely to go up at 32-45 Queens Blvd. significantly higher than zoning permits, due to a planned deal with the adjacent YMCA.
The hotel will be constructed on a 10,000-square-foot lot,…