John Wilson (R) ran for the New York State Assembly 37 seat against Cathy Nolan (D) last week and, as expected, suffered a heavy defeat. At the request of this site, he was asked to say a few words. They are as follows: “This past Summer was to be my Summer of learning my wife’s native language and visiting her family in Europe (she has not seen them since 2004).…
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Cafe Marlene to Open Friday
Cafe Marlene, located on 49th Street (btw. Skillman Ave and 43rd Ave.), is expected to open Friday, according to contractors who were working at the cafe yesterday. UPDATE: On Thursday, a friend of the owner said it would open Monday (see comment below).…
New School Proposed for 42nd Street
The New York City Department of Education has put forward a proposal to build a 379-seat primary school at 45-46 42nd Street in Sunnyside. The proposal aims to alleviate school overcrowding at PS 199 (39-20 48th Ave.), which has been a sore point for local parents for some time.…
Holiday Lights Coming to Skillman Avenue
Holiday lights are expected to go up on Skillman Ave for the first time. The lights, which are subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation, would go from 45th Street through to 51st Street on Skillman Ave. The aim would be to erect them shortly after Thanksgiving Day,…
Pet Store Opening on Skillman Ave.
A pet store is opening at 49-16 Skillman Ave. Judging by the sign in the window, it will be selling everything from accessories to puppies. The store owner is seeking advice/suggestions from the neighborhood via e-mail. The address given: skillmanpets@earthlink.com Likes(0)Dislikes(0)
Studio 46 Provides “Hookahs”
Sunnyside’s streets were strewn with fliers that featured suggestive images of scantly-clad woman this morning. The fliers were distributed by Studio 46, a local nightclub. The messages read: “Dance all night long with beautiful ladies” , adding that “We have Hookahs.” While most adults were unfazed by the fliers,…
Nolan, Gianaris Cruise to Victory
Cathy Nolan (D) was re-elected to represent the NY state assembly district 37 seat Tuesday night, in a decisive victory over her rival John K Wilson (R). The victory came as little surprise in a heavily Democratic district, which includes most of Sunnyside.…
Ugly Graffiti About to be Wiped Clean
The graffiti that is scrawled high up on top of Sunnyside’s buildings– visible to all subway commuters– is about to be scrubbed clean. The cleanup is the result of a series of “vision” meetings led by Community Board 2 Chairman Joe Conley and local businessman Ciaran Staunton–with members of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce and Sunnyside Shines.…
Sunnysiders: Who represents you?
Sunnyside has been carved up into tiny bits on the electoral map and many residents who will go out to vote on Tuesday might be in for a surprise as to which US Congressional candidates they see listed on the ballot.…
Halloween Draw Card: 4,400 Goldfish
Children knew that Pets Unlimited, on 46th street, was the place to be for this Halloween. Throngs of children were outside the store as they waited for their turn to collect a little plastic bag with water and a goldfish inside.…