Jan. 24, By Christian Murray
A large Woodside apartment complex is about to open at 52-05 Queens Boulevard—with rents starting at $1,500 for a studio and $2,350 for a two bedroom. The 9-story complex, called The Icon52, is being pitched as providing “affordable luxury in a quiet neighborhood with considerable proximity to the city.” The complex,…
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PS 11 Might Bus Kindergarten Kids to New Sunnyside School in Sept.
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
The construction of several new school buildings in the Sunnyside/Woodside area is likely to help alleviate overcrowding problems in the long term—but it is creating many short term concerns for parents. This summer, the School Construction Authority will be developing an 850 seat building at PS 11 (54-25 Skillman Avenue),…
Xio Lounge Shut Down by Court Order, as Landlord Takes Possession
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside nightclub that was the subject of numerous neighborhood complaints has gone out of business. Xio Lounge, located at 39-19 Queens Blvd, was closed by court order today so the landlord could repossess the property.…
Van Bramer Snags No. 2 Spot in City Council
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was appointed the majority leader of the City Council today. Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, was elected to the position—the second most important council spot — by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and his fellow council members today.…
Van Bramer Issues His Annual Report Card, Asks ‘How did I do?’
Jan. 17, By Christian Murray
At most public events, he’s there, on stage with a big smile on his face often telling off-the-cuff one-liners. He doesn’t send a representative to these outings but manages to be there in person—and buzzes from event to event throughout the course of a day or evening.…
Landmarks Commission Rejects Aluminaire House Proposal
Jan 17, By Christian Murray
The controversial plan to develop a former playground site within the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District was rejected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission this week, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. The proposal, which called for the construction of eight residential units—behind an architecturally significant aluminaire house–on the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street was voted down this week.…
Western Queens Leaders to Protest No. 7 Train Weekend Closures
Jan. 16, By Christian Murray
Several Long Island City residents and business owners will be coming out Friday morning to announce that they are fed up with the patchy No. 7 train weekend service. Tomorrow, organized by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
MTA: Man Killed by LIRR train in Woodside
Jan. 15, Staff Report
A man was struck and killed by a LIRR train Tuesday night in Woodside, according to the MTA. The MTA said an “unauthorized” man was on the tracks at the Woodside station and was hit by a Babylon-bound train at 11:52 pm.…
Tight Market Pushes Sunnyside Real Estate Prices Higher
By Amy FitzGerald, columnist
Sunnyside home owners continue to reap the benefits of a strong local market—as buyer/renter demand continues to push prices higher. For those who have been looking to call Sunnyside home… well, it has undoubtedly become a bit tougher to find a bargain.…
The President of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce FIghts Back
Jan. 14, By Christian Murray
Swain Weiner, the president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, issued a public letter today in response to the criticism he received from a fellow board member who claimed the organization was in decline.…