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Brazen Thieves Lift Wheels, Leave Car on Blocks

December 23, Staff Report

The tire and rim bandits are back.

The owner of a new car parked on 50th Avenue and 45th Street lost his/her four tires and rims on Friday, according to two residents.

The car was left resting on blocks,…

Woman Enraged After Being Bumped on 7 train, Pulls Hair and Throws Punches, Police Say

Dec. 23, Staff Report

A woman on the No. 7 train pulled the hair of a fellow passenger and punched the female rider in the face after the victim bumped into her, according to police.

The victim was on board the Manhattan-bound 7 train at 9:15 am Monday when she accidentally bumped into the suspect while taking a seat at Queensboro Plaza.…

7 Train Shutdowns Planned For Eight Weekends Next Year

December 22, Staff Report

The MTA will suspend 7 train service between Queens and Manhattan for eight weekends in 2016, while it conducts service work on the line.

The shutdowns will take place Jan. 22 to 25, March 18 to 21,…

Bar/Restaurant to Open in Sunnyside Before Year’s End

December 20, By Christian Murray

A new bar/restaurant is expected to open in Sunnyside before year’s end, taking over the space that was previously occupied by Café Marlene.

The owners of the 41-11 49th Street establishment, called The Alcove,…

Sunnyside Bar to Hold Big Fundraiser for Wounded War Veteran

December 18, By Michael Florio

A Sunnyside pub is holding a fundraiser on Saturday so it can send a U.S. Marine veteran and his family on a free vacation to Aruba.

Jack’s Fire Dept, a bar located at 39-46 Skillman Ave,…

Blink Fitness To Open Woodside Location

December 17, By Christian Murray

Blink Fitness is planning to convert a two-story building on Roosevelt Avenue into a health club.

The company has filed an application with the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals to create what’s known as a physical culture establishment (PCE) at 56-02 Roosevelt Ave.,…

Sunnyside Comedy Announces Second Christmas Show Lineup

December 14, Staff Report

Late night comedy will come to Maggie Mae’s this week for the second annual Sunnyside Comedy “X-Mas Show.”

The show starts at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16, and is hosted by co-producers Colin Anton Samuel and Lindsay Goldwert.…

Skateboarding Feature At Windmuller Park “Off The Table” After Petition

December 14, By Christian Murray

When Woodside resident Gennaro Massaro heard the Parks Department was considering installing a skateboard area in Windmuller Park, he took swift action.

Massaro, a Berkeley Towers resident who lives across the street from the park,…

Sunnyside Community Services Honored For ‘Age Smart’ Business

December 11, Staff Report

Finding a job isn’t always easy for the elderly, but one local organization has been recognized for advancing seniors’ careers.

Sunnyside Community Services is one of six New York City businesses to win the Age Smart Employer Awards.…