There were two Holiday lightings in the past week. The first was the traditional annual tree lighting on Tuesday at Sabba Park (50th Street and Queens Boulevard) put on by the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, while the second was a snappier event on Skillman Ave.…
While the crime rate dropped significantly in the Sunnyside/Woodside and LIC districts in the past month, a number of loose ends remain untied – such as bringing charges against a man who allegedly murdered a Woodside man and finding a groper of local women.…
Shalom Book Store, the Catholic store located on Skillman Ave., is opening another shop—just one block from its existing operation. Shalom, based at 49-08 Skillman, will be opening its new store at the former Sea Kiss
Boutique, which is at 48-13 Skillman Ave.…
The winner of this year’s “Dancing with the Stars” competition paid a visit to Sunnyside on Saturday morning, stopping in at Skillman Pets. J.R. Martinez, an Iraq war veteran who won the top dancing prize with Karina Smirnoff on Tuesday, was in the neighborhood promoting small businesses on behalf of American Express—in what’s being touted as “small business Saturday”.…
Another French restaurant is opening in Sunnyside and this one will be owned by the former proprietor of Bliss Bistro, Alim Maruf. Maruf, with his business partner Abu Khan, is opening up “Tapenade” at the location of the former Rose Restaurant on Queens Blvd.…
The French restaurant Bliss 46 is opening its doors for the first time on Thanksgiving Day. The restaurant will be offering a special menu for Thanksgiving that will be based around turkey and pie. However, starting Friday, it will be offering classic French bistro fare.…
Last Monday at a Puerto Rican restaurant, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was presented with an engagement ring and a marriage proposal from his long-time partner. Van Bramer, despite being caught off guard, said “yes” and is now scheduled to marry Sunnyside Gardens resident Dan Hendrick next summer.…
Two businesses opened this week between 39th Street and 39th Place, with another one expected to have a grand opening this week. On Monday, a pizza shop called Verdecchio Pizzeria opened at 39-11 Queen Blvd, which sells slices for $2.25 and large 18” pies for $13.00.…
Public officials are putting plans in place to create pedestrian plazas beneath the 33rd, 40th and 46th subway stops. Joe Conley, chairman of Community Board 2, said the plans include putting in better lighting, bicycle racks, and tidy newsstands. He said greenery and the installation of local art,…
Long-time community activist Luke Adams was honored Monday night with a newly created award titled: the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce “Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year.” The award ceremony was held at Dazies Restaurant, where Adams was praised for his “vision,…