April 28, By Christian Murray
A nine-story building consisting of 17 units is about to be constructed at 41-28 44th Street. And there are signs that other development could be on its way too. The planned 9- story building,…
April 27, By R. Blostin (Opinion)
I have lived in Sunnyside since the late 1980’s and feel that I am as qualified as anyone around here to comment on the recent changes that have taken place here. Although it is at times very entertaining to read the vitriolic rants of the readers of the Sunnyside Post
I can sympathize with their frustration.…
April 25, By Christian Murray
Mosammad Hossain, a Sunnyside resident who used to sell Halal food from his cart under the 40th Street station, has found a new location. He has moved up the street to a new spot outside TD Bank,…
April 24, By Christian Murray
Abdel Rios, the owner of Skillman Pets, is an avid historian—and he often dresses up his front windows with elaborate exhibits featuring 20th Century history.
Rios, who unveiled a 1960s exhibit on Sunday, has covered most of the past century since he opened Skillman Pets at the end of 2010.…
April 23, By Christian Murray
The 99 cent store located at 42-06 Greenpoint Avenue is for sale. The store, called 99 cent Paradise, is on the market for $300,000. The owner said that she is selling the business so she can tend to a sick relative in Bangladesh.…
April 22, By Christian Murray
The New York City Parks Dept. has started work on the $2.2 million revamp of Thomas P. Noonan Playground that will include upgrading the rainbow sprinkler system, putting in a new children’s play area,…
April 20, By Christian Murray
Chips, the well-known Mexican restaurant located at 42-15 Queens Blvd, was recently sold.
Janet and Audiel Acantar, who are related to the outgoing owner Miguel Hernandez, bought the restaurant and are making some slight changes to the menu and decor.…
April 18, By Christian Murray
The FDNY has its sights set on acquiring a property on 43rd Street that would be used to house spare fire engines. The property, located at 39-34 43rd Street, will not be used as a firehouse,…
April 17, By Christian Murray
The food vendors at 40th Street have been removed. Earlier this week, the police arrived and notified them that their time was up and that they needed to go elsewhere. Joe Conley, chairman of Community Board 2,…
April 17, By Christian Murray
The police are searching for a man who has been using a cloned ATM card to withdraw cash. The police said that the suspect used the card at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 60-26 Woodside Avenue on March 28 at about 2:45pm and withdrew $400.…