Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer launched his 3rd Annual Back to School Drive earlier this month to help children from poor families get the school supplies they need. Residents are being asked to donate school items at the councilman’s district office (47-01 Queens Blvd) or at any of the five libraries throughout District 26,…
The owner of Singas Famous Pizza, located at 43-24 Greenpoint Ave., has put the business up for sale. The pizzeria is on the market for $200,000, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island. The listing states that the […]
Many residents argue that Greenpoint Avenue – btw. 46th and 48th Street – is a dangerous place to be at night. This long-held view became apparent in the early hours on Wednesday, when the police arrested a man for disorderly conduct outside of 47-14 Greenpoint Ave.…
A new Turkish eatery is moving into the location that was previously occupied by Habibi –– on the corner of 43rd Street and 43rd Avenue. The Turkish store, called Grill 43, is replacing the Lebanese eatery that was open until three weeks ago.…
Police are looking for a young woman named Cathy Lu in relation to a baby who was left behind a building in Woodside Houses last week. Lu is wanted for questioning, authorities said. Those with information should contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477),…
The executive director of Sunnyside Shines, the local business improvement district (BID), has announced his resignation. James Bray, who joined Sunnyside Shines in February 2010, will be leaving on Sept. 14. He did not cite a specific reason for his departure or what he plans to do upon leaving.…
By Bill Parry Sunnyside Shines played host to two bands on Saturday afternoon, marking the final weekend of its “2012 Summer Streets” concert series under the Sunnyside Arch. The Jon Bates Band, a New York-based R&B group, performed first before an enthusiastic crowd.…
Police are seeking the parents of a newborn baby girl found at the rear of a housing complex in Woodside. A passerby heard a baby crying at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday at the Woodside Houses, a city housing development, and called police.…
The following video was recently uploaded to YouTube and was taken outside El Potrero, a Mexican restaurant located at 46-12 Greenpoint Ave. As the graphic video shows, the bouncer from the establishment came out of the bar/restaurant and knocked out a troublesome man.…
By Bill Parry When New York State legislators decided to shut down the OTB almost two years, the betting parlor at 44-05 Queens Blvd. closed and the property was put up for sale. However, progress has been made toward finding a new occupant.…