By Bill Parry When J.P. Barry lost his father to cancer 10 months ago, the Irish immigrant decided to organize a fundraising event in Woodside to raise funds to fight the disease. The concept for his fundraiser was modeled after the popular Irish event called “Shave or dye.” Presenters at an Irish radio station ask listeners to sponsor them to shave or dye their hair to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.…
The police are searching for a man who is wanted for allegedly exposing his genitals to a female in Woodside. The man allegedly exposed himself to a female at the intersection of 60th Street and 43rd Ave. The woman took a photo of the suspect on her cell phone.…
By Pat Dorfman “Bye Bye Birdie,” a Unity Stage Company production that is set in 1958, finished its four-day run Sunday night at Sunnyside’s Queen of Angels Auditorium, after inclement weather forced a hurried move from the courtyard of All Saints Church.…
Sunnyside got a visit from supporters of the Lyndon LaRouche political movement who organized in front of the 44th Street Post Office last week to protest the US banking system. John Scialdone and Jeff Rebello handed out literature for the radical group and engaged pedestrians in discussions ranging from the LIBOR scandal,…
Sunnyside Shines, which is in charge of increasing the vibrancy of the local business district, and the NYC Department of Transportation are in the final stages of installing about 20 benches though out the Sunnyside business district. After months of planning–and asking businesses and property owners if they would like benches–the DOT is ready to install the first group of benches in the next few days.…
Jimmy Van Bramer and long-time partner Dan Hendrick married yesterday on the rooftop of Studio Square, the Long Island City venue best known for its skyline views of Manhattan and Queens. For previous coverage, please click here.…
By Bill Parry Construction along 47th Street, between 43rd Ave. and 39th Ave., is drawing to a close—as the sewer and gas lines have finally been repaired. “This is the start of the final process,” said Victor Carames, a contractor from Maspeth Supply,…
The Lin Family of Midwood, Brooklyn, are putting the final touches on their Yogurberry store at 44-01 Queens Blvd. in time for the grand opening on Monday, July 30th, two weeks ahead of schedule. The family operation will celebrate with 15% off frozen yogurt for the entire first week.…
TD Bank is expected to open a retail branch on the corner of 41st Street and Queens Blvd in November, according to several Sunnyside sources. The bank is expected to hold an elaborate grand opening at the time and has already committed to sponsor several local events,…
Many Woodside residents who live on 65th Place are complaining that their street has been overtaken by trucks, causing traffic congestion, noise and pollution. In response, politicians held a press conference on Monday to express their solidarity with the residents and to call on the Department of Transportation to help solve the problem.…