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Police swarm Sunnyside with plain clothes cops prior to arresting armed robber

Oct. 5, By Christian Murray

The police sent in more than a dozen plain clothes cops into the Sunnyside commercial district following two armed robberies at local drug stores early last month.

The strategy led to an arrest of a Sunnyside man when the third Sunnyside pharmacy was targeted.…

Big Cleanup Planned for Sunnyside’s Commerical District

Oct. 2, By Christian Murray

More than one hundred volunteers are expected turn out under the Sunnyside Arch on Saturday, October 11, to help clean up and beautify Sunnyside’s main business district.

The volunteers, who will represent a variety of local clubs and groups,…

Hundreds Turn Out in Quest for Hunters Point Affordable Housing, as Residents Learn about Rental Prices and Income Limits

Sept. 30, By Christian Murray

More than 400-people attended an affordable housing meeting in Sunnyside last night to see whether they would be eligible for a piece of the Hunters Point South dream.

The goal for most was to find out how whether they qualified for one of the 925 affordable units on offer—which comes with building amenities such as a fitness center,…

‘The Good Wife’ to Film in Sunnyside Tuesday

Sept. 29, By Christian Murray

Several Sunnyside streets will be taken over Tuesday to make way for “The Good Wife.”

The CBS show, which has received widespread acclaim, will be shooting on Skillman Avenue (between 48th and 49th Streets),…

Town Hall Meetings Scheduled This Week, With Advice Provided on Snagging an Affordable Unit on LIC Waterfront

Sept. 28, By Christian Murray

Sunnyside and Woodside residents will get their chance to learn how to apply for an affordable rental unit on the Long Island City waterfront this week.

The application period to snag an apartment in the Hunters Point South complex is expected to begin shortly and Community Board 2 leaders—along with the development company– will be holding two meetings this week telling residents how to apply,…

Venturo, Salt & Fat Win Coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ Award

Sept. 24, By Christian Murray

The Michelin Guide has just released its 2015 “Bib Gourmand” picks and Salt & Fat and Venturo were among the picks for the best value for money.

These two restaurants were the only Sunnyside restaurants to receive the highly-coveted prize.…