Nov. 25, By Michael Florio
The third annual “Taste of Woodside” was its biggest one yet.
The event, which was hosted by Woodside on the Move, featured 14 restaurants and a crowd of about 120 attendees.
The goal of the event,…
Nov. 24, By Christian Murray
A Jackson Height’s man who drove into five people while they were sitting in a bus shelter on Northern Boulevard (by 48th Street) in February was sentenced last week to two years in prison on charges related to leaving the scene of the accident,…
Nov. 23, By Christian Murray
Expect a holiday gift guide – promoting Sunnyside’s small businesses – to arrive in the mail any day now.
Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, with the help of LaGuardia Community College students, has produced a 10-page brochure that showcases what 22 local stores have to offer as well as the importance of shopping locally.…
Nov. 21, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Community Board 2 have started the process to name a street after Luke Adams, the long-time Sunnysider who passed away about two weeks ago.
Van Bramer said shortly after Adams’ death several people approached him and wanted a street named after him.…
Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
A new commanding officer has been appointed to the 108 Police Precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City.
Captain John Travaglia, who has spent most of his career in Queens, will be taking over the command following the departure of Capt.…
Nov. 20, By Michael Florio
A fire broke out in a Sunnyside apartment building last night.
The blaze took place on the fifth floor at 41-36 51st Street. The FDNY received a call just before 7 pm and the fire was brought under control by 7:30 pm,…
Nov. 19, By Christian Murray
The police have released another photo of one of the two men suspected of beating and robbing an 81-year-old Sunnysider at the Chase Bank branch at 46-10 Queens Blvd last month.
The two men allegedly approached the victim inside the Chase bank ATM area at about 9:30 am on Sunday,…
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
The frozen yogurt store 4 Squared Flavors has closed for winter and will reopen March 1, according to co-owner Khalil Nayl,
Nayl said that landlord is supportive of the store and is by providing discounted rent during the winter months.…
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
Hercules, Daffodil and Robin all found homes Sunday.
The three animals were adopted by Sunnyside residents who attended an adoption event outside of Wespaw Pets—located at 44-05 Queens Blvd– on Sunday.
The Sean Casey Animal Rescue group in conjunction with the North Shore Animal League parked a large truck filled with dogs and cats that are currently in shelters outside the pet store.…
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
The third annual Crafts & Arts Show took place in Sunnyside on Sunday, with 35 crafters offering items—from jewelry to illustrations–to hundreds of attendees who showed up over the course of the day.
The event was held at the Queen of Angels Church parish center—from 10 am through 5 pm– and attendees came in waves.…