August 19, By Christian Murray
A group of Sunnyside residents have formed a book club and meet at the Courtyard Ale House once a month.
The club was formed in July and the members meet the first Monday of the month at the bar,…
August 17, By Christian Murray
When Bar 43 & Grill opened in May 2008 many thought it would fail.
It moved into a location where many bars had come and gone—off the beaten track of Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue.…
August 17, Staff Report
One Sunnyside resident is fed up by the way people treat him. Jonathan Novick, a dwarf, told the Huffington Post
that every day he is gawked at, photographed by strangers, harassed and mocked.…
August 15, By Christian Murray
Is Sunnyside a bike-friendly neighborhood?
One transportation advocacy group thinks so and is planning to celebrate the fact on August 23 with a bike tour around the neighborhood—which encompasses a visit to a number of bike-friendly businesses.…
August 13, By Christian Murray
A new lounge bar opened on Queens Boulevard last month that aims to cater to music lovers, sports fans and residents who enjoy eating Mediterranean cuisine.
Over Time Lounge, located at 39-31 Queens Blvd,…
August 12, By Michael Florio
This neighborhood’s local kids will have the opportunity to learn computer coding.
Two non-profit organizations, artspaceQ and the Variety Boys & Girls Club, are teaming up with the Sunnyside branch of the Queens Public Library to offer a free six-course class to 14 local children (ages 7-9),…
August 12, Staff Report
The Village Voice published an article today naming the top 10 restaurants in Sunnyside/Woodside.
The list featured restaurants such as Salt & Fat to I Love Paraguay.
For the full list and article, please click here.
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August 11, By Christian Murray
Bonjour European Hair Design, located at 44-19 Queens Blvd, opened Saturday taking over the space that had been previously occupied by Magic Touch Hair Salon for decades.
Sergio Cassandres, the owner of Bonjour, has been part of the Sunnyside hairdressing landscape for several years.…
August 8, By Christian Murray
The cost to rent an apartment in Western Queens has become so pricey that Community Board 2 is calling for the city to offer incentives to developers to build more affordable housing.
Community Board 2 Chairman Joe Conley has proposed four sections—scattered among Sunnyside,…
August 6, By Christian Murray
The FDNY, which aimed to purchase a site next to Lou Lodati Park to store a fleet of fire engines, has formerly withdrawn its request to acquire the site.
The FDNY notified the Queens Borough President’s office on July 29 that it no longer seeks the use of the 39-34 43rd Street location,…