November 2, By Michael Florio
The sixth annual Sunnysider of the Year award will be given out tomorrow night.
Angel Gil Orrios, Artistic/Executive Director of the Thalia Hispanic Theatre, will receive the Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year award for his cultural contributions to the neighborhood.…
October 30, By Christian Murray
More than 200 residents attended a town hall meeting Monday to learn more about Phipps Houses’ proposed plan to build a 10-story, 220-unit building at 50-24 Barnett Avenue.
The meeting was set up following heavy opposition from residents about the plan when it became public in June.…
October 30, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a motorcycle accident that left a 22-year-old Woodside man dead on 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street last weekend.
Police originally reported that Nathaniel Gomez lost control of his motorcycle on Sunday at approximately 6 a.m.…
Sept. 14, By Staff Report
More than one year after The Jar Bar took over The Leitrim House, owner Jason Spratt wants to invite the community to celebrate Halloween with a special twist.
A promotional poster for the October 31 event sports drinks specials such as a 4-hour unlimited party option from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am,…
October 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Western Queens residents have pushed back against elements of the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing proposal that would allow developers to put required affordable housing units in separate buildings, or not create them at all.…
October 28, By Michael Florio
Security systems at the Woodside Houses are going to be upgraded.
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey has announced a grant of $1 million for security upgrades at the 20-building housing complex. The grant will pay for security cameras in every elevator,…
October 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
Many New Yorkers will get some relief from the daily commute starting in January.
A new city law called the Commuter Tax Benefit goes into effect on Jan. 1 that will extend transit benefits to more than 450,000 New Yorkers,…
October 28, Staff Report
A woman almost had her cell phone snatched when a man tried to grab it at the 40th Street subway station while she was speaking on it, according to police.
The suspect approached the 33-year-old victim from behind on the stairwell at around 1:20 pm on Monday,…
October 28, By Christian Murray
Crime continues to plummet in the 108 Police Precinct, with the number of reported incidents down 18 percent year-to-date.
The precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, reported the second largest drop in crime of the 76 police precincts citywide year-to-date.…
October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…