May 9, By Christian Murray (update: 7pm)
The police have arrested a Long Island City man who allegedly went on a carjacking and armed robbery spree that took place throughout Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City this morning. The police said that Nicholas Almonte,…
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Italian Restaurant to Open into Sunnyside
May 7, By Christian Murray
An Italian restaurant is moving into the space that was occupied by the now-defunct Tapenade Bistro (44-07 on Queens Blvd). The restaurant, which has yet to be named, will open in about two months and is going to offer Italian-inspired cuisine,…
Sunnyside Gastropub to Offer Duck Burgers at Queens Food Event
May 6, By Bill Parry
The Dog and Duck, a Skillman Avenue gastropub, will be attending this year’s 11th annual Queens Taste and will be offering attendees an assortment of burgers—including duck burgers. The Queens Taste 2013 has been marketed as “the borough’s premier networking and culinary event” by the Queens Economic Development Corporation.…
Small Turnout for Woodside Group’s Business Conference
May 6, By Bill Parry
Woodside on the Move, a grass roots community organization, held its 1st Annual Queens Business Conference last Wednesday and while it failed to draw much of a crowd, the 20 people that did attend gained a great deal of knowledge.…
Artwork to be Erected Under 40th Street Subway Station
May 4, By Christian Murray
How about doing a few pull-ups before catching the subway? Well, Sunnyside residents will be offered that opportunity come summer time when artwork/exercise equipment is erected underneath the 40th Street subway station. The new plan was presented by the Department of Transportation before Community Board 2 on Thursday—with a spokeswoman for the DOT stating that the structure would enhance the space as well as provide some practical use.…
E-bikes Likely to be Banned From City Streets
May 2, By Christian Murray
Those e-bikes and scooters that go screeching down the sidewalks and streets are most likely going to be banned. The city council passed a bill last Thursday that would take all of them off the streets.…
Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website
The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce launched a new website last week that aims to feature new businesses and cover local stories. The role of the chamber is to promote Sunnyside businesses. The site can be viewed at www.sunnyside-chamber.org…
Tiny You Expands into Long Island City
May 1, By Bill Parry
Tiny You is getting bigger. The upscale children’s clothing boutique located in the heart of Sunnyside Gardens is opening a new store in Long Island City. The LIC store will be located at 10-50 Jackson Ave.,…
Boys & Girls Club Holds Latin night, Raises $1,500
May 1, By Bill Parry
The Sunnyside/Woodside Boys & Girls Club raised about $1,500 on Saturday by holding a “Latin Dance Night” at St Teresa’s auditorium at 50-20 45th Street. The club provided attendees with a DJ who spun Latin beats throughout the evening.…
Sunnyside Residents Angered by Xio’s Clubgoers
May 1, By Christian Murray
Residents from six buildings on 39th Place attended the police precinct 108 meeting Tuesday night to vent their frustrations about a nightclub located on the corner of their block and Queens Blvd. About 20 residents claimed that the patrons of Xio Lounge (39-19 Queens Blvd.…