Twenty-five victims of a fatal fire that occurred in Woodside in November received about 3,000 donated items from the community. The donations included diapers, food, cleaning products, clothing and toys. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer organized the campaign drive. A 2-alarm blaze destroyed a 2-story house at 45-38 61st Street on Nov.…
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Plans in the Works to Combat Sunnyside/Woodside School Overcrowding
Several parents and educators have complained for years that Sunnyside and Woodside schools are overcrowded—filled with trailers that were once playgrounds. However, that seemingly intractable problem may finally be changing. There have been a series of discussions that have taken place this week that are likely to lead to the expansion of PS 11 in Woodside,…
Gianaris Calls on NY State to Expand “Good Samaritan” Law
An Astoria man fled from an attacker and sought refuge in a store early this summer. However, the store owner turned the man away claiming that he might get embroiled in a lawsuit. To combat such scenarios, State Sen. Michael Gianaris (who represents Sunnyside and Woodside) has introduced new legislation expanding New York’s “Good Samaritan” laws.…
Van Bramer Aims to Clamp Down on Building Variances
Developers are often able to ignore the prevailing city zoning code by obtaining a variance from the New York Board of Standards and Appeals, a city agency. Last week, Jimmy Van Bramer held a press conference in Woodside and claimed that the BSA is running roughshod over the community by granting developers’ variances that are often against the wishes of civic associations,…
T Mobile Ameritel Wireless to Close
The T-Mobile dealership located at 41-25 Queens Blvd. will be closing at the end of the year. The business, which has been in operation for a little over a year, took over from MovieBank. The real estate agents are already searching for new tenants. …
Second Pizzeria in Two Months to Open on Upper Skillman
For upper Skillman Ave residents, the struggle to find a slice of pizza is going to be over– as two pizzerias are about to open. A new pizzeria will be opening on 49th Street, across the street from Café Marlene and next to Florent’s.…
Greenpoint Kitchen Opens on Greenpoint Avenue
A new café has opened on Greenpoint Ave. Eliseo Suarez, a Sunnyside resident, opened the Greenpoint Kitchen about 10 days ago, which is located on the triangular site at 40-15 Greenpoint Ave. (btwn 40th and 41st Streets and Greenpoint and 48th Avenues).…
The Dog Guru Calls It A Day
The Dog Guru, a dog rehabilitation business owned by Raja Shah, closed last week. Shah’s non-profit business took in abandoned dogs from the New York Animal Care Control, trained them and then found homes for them. The business received some support from city agencies for saving the dogs lives.…
Santa Says it’s His Last Weekend in Sunnyside
For those Sunnysiders who are still looking for a quick, free photo with Santa—you’re in luck. Santa will be in the area again this Saturday and Sunday. Sunnyside Shines, the local business improvement group, has added an extra weekend to its second annual “Santa Pic-Stop.” The addition,…
Court’s Ruling Risks Hurting Communities, Not Helping
Editorial By Pastor Jon Storck of the Grace Fellowship Church in Sunnyside I am writing regarding the recent Court actions which effectively bar synagogues, mosques, and other “houses of worship” from being allowed to rent space from NYC public schools for the purpose of “worship.” I am the Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church,…