July 3, By Christian Murray
The 108 Police Precinct has stepped up traffic enforcement this year, with the number of DWI arrests and tickets written for speeding up significantly from 2013.
Captain Brian Hennessy, Commanding officer of the 108 Precinct,…
July 2, By Christian Murray
The number of residential burglaries in Sunnyside and Woodside has come right down as thieves are now targeting commercial establishments and apartment buildings more toward Jackson Heights, according to Captain Brian Hennessy, commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct.…
July 1, By Christian Murray
Residents of Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City will soon have a direct say on how $1 million in city funds will be spent in the district.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who each year allocates city funds on local parks,…
June 30, By Christian Murray
A Latin bar/restaurant is expected to open on 48th Avenue, between 46th and 47th Streets.
The establishment, to be called Amanecer Caliente, will be taking over the space that was previously occupied by a pizzeria.…
June 29, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside Shines, which introduced a program earlier this year to help business owners cover the cost of replacing graffiti-prone front gates, announced Friday that a local restaurant owner received a $500 grant to make the change.…
June 26, By Michael Florio
The police are NOT treating the brutal killing of a 56-year-old man in Woodside Saturday as a hate crime.
Roberto Martires, a father of two and limo driver, was punched in the face in front of 69-04 Roosevelt Ave at approximately 12:10 am Saturday,…
June 26, By Christian Murray
A new sports bar with a focus on soccer is expected to open next month.
The bar, to be called Vivire, will be located at 41-21 Greenpoint Avenue on the same block as Thalia Theater and C-Town.…
June 24, By Christian Murray
A well known Woodside burger joint is about to be offering wine and beer with its food.
F. Ottomanelli Burgers and Belgian Fries was approved by Community Board 2 earlier this month to sell wine and beer.…
June 24, By Christian Murray
The 56-year-old man who was brutally assaulted in Woodside early Saturday morning has died and the police are now treating the case as a homicide, according to a city official.
Robert Martires was punched in the face by an unknown person in front of 69-04 Roosevelt Avenue at about 12:10 am Saturday.…
June 24, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s pledge to combat pedestrian casualties moved another step forward when he signed a package of 11 traffic safety bills at PS 152 in Woodside yesterday, near the street where an 8-year-old local boy was killed by a tractor-trailer.…