In less than 24hrs since Dazies was abruptly shut by the Health Dept., the prestigious Italian restaurant has reopened. The violation must have been minor, since restaurants with serious violations are typically shut down for an extended period of time. The city has not explained what the reason was for its action.…
By Brendan McKenna Sugar & Joe, a popular spot for weekend brunch, closed its doors at the end of January. The coffee shop and restaurant, located at 42-20 Greenpoint Avenue (across from Thomas Noonan Park), opened in September 2008. At the time of opening,…
A Sunnyside doctor was arrested for failing to file tax returns. Avelino Rosales, a Cedarhurst resident who operates his practice out of 41-21 Greenpoint Ave., was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2002 to 2006, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.…
Bar 43, a watering hole for local sports enthusiasts, received great publicity last week leading up to the Jets game. For those who missed it, click on the link. http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/112548/jets-fans-eager-to-see-team-advance…
Paridise Cafe Billards, the large pool hall at 38-04 48th Street, is on the block. The owner is looking to sell the business for $499,000. The property is huge. It’s 28,000 sq feet, with 26 billard tables and several ping pong tables. …
The $2.3million renovation of the Sunnyside Library was completed several months ago. While credit is deserved for the upgrade, the ribbon cutting should have been held last year. The Queens Chronicle has the story on the celebration: Sunnyside Library Reopens The Queens Library at Sunnyside is back and better than ever.…
Crime fell more than 10 percent during a quiet year for police in the 108th Precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and LIC. Major crime either remained at 2008 levels or declined with the exception of rapes. The number of rapes jumped a little over 50 percent to 14.…
City councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents District 26, was appointed as the chairman of the Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Committee last week. Van Bramer, who works on behalf of Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City residents, was also named by Council Speaker Christine Quinn as a member of an array of other committees.…
By Brendan McKenna The B24 bus that runs through Sunnyside has been added to the list of lines under consideration for service reductions in plans released by the MTA on January 22. If the plans are instituted, which would go into effect in June,…
From NY1 Weekend riders on the Number 7 line are in for a rough ride starting next weekend. Due to construction, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to suspend service from Queensboro Plaza to Times Square for 10 weekends starting next weekend [January 30-31].…