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Van Bramer Signs Bill That Aims to Protect Small Businesses

October 26, By Christian Murray

With mom and pop stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn disappearing at a rapid pace, local advocates are backing a City Council bill that they believe will prevent similar hemorrhaging here, before hefty rent hikes take their toll.…

Woodside Resident Dead Following Motorcycle Accident in Astoria

October 26, Staff Report

A young man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Steinway Street on Sunday, according to the NYPD.

Police found Woodside resident Nathaniel Gomez, 22, at 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street around 6 a.m.…

An Open Letter from Phipps About a Sunnyside Opportunity

OPINION

By Adam Weinstein, president & CEO of Phipps Houses

On Monday night, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Phipps Houses will host a town hall to foster open dialogue about a new affordable housing development Phipps has proposed for 50-25 Barnett Avenue,…

CrossFit Sunnyside to open Monday, First Class 6 am

October 22, By Christian Murray

A new fitness center is opening Monday that aims to help residents get in shape through group workout sessions.

CrossFit Sunnyside will be holding its first class at 6 am, October 26, at 47-01 Barnett Avenue,…

Tibetan-American Restaurant to Open on Skillman Early 2016

October 21, Staff Report

A Tibetan-American restaurant will be opening on Skillman Avenue where Lety Bakery Café II is currently open.

The owner of the restaurant, called Three Sisters, will occupy 51-18 Skillman Avenue.

The owner, who spoke last week at a Community Board 2 meeting as part of her application for a beer &…

Halloween Dog Parade to Take Place in Sunnyside/Woodside this Saturday

October 20, By Christian Murray

More than 75 dogs—accompanied by their owners– are expected to participate in the fourth annual “Woofside” Halloween Pet Parade this Saturday.

The event, organized by Woodside on the Move, is likely to attract pooches dressed as cowboys,…

Discuss Impact of Citywide Zoning Changes on Sunnyside/Woodside

October 19, By Jackie Strawbridge

Citywide zoning changes that could affect local building heights, housing density and more will be presented and discussed at a public meeting sponsored by Community Board 2 and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer next week.…

Parents, Teachers Hold Rally for Sunnyside-Woodside Middle School

October 19, By Christian Murray

About 75 adults—many accompanied by their children–turned out for a rally on 48th Street Sunday to call on the Department of Education to construct a middle school in the neighborhood.

The attendees gathered around a makes-shift stage set up near the corner of 37th Avenue and 48th Street,…

MTA Adds Trains, Buses for Mets Games

October 16, By Michael Florio

Additional train and bus service will run this weekend as the MTA gears up for the large crowds attending the Mets’ National League Championship Series (NLCS) games 1 and 2 this weekend.

The Mets are set to take on the Cubs both Saturday and Sunday at Citi Field at 8:07 pm.…