Sept. 22, 2023 By Christian Murray The owners of a large auto dealership on Northern Boulevard have built a new showroom and are holding a grand opening event this weekend. Major World, which is located at 43-40 Northern Blvd., has constructed a new facility that has replaced its existing building. The building has gone up… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2023 By Amanda Salazar While the end of summer may be sad for some, it also marks the beginning of back-to-school season for Queens’ more than 260,000 public school students and students at the 14 colleges across the borough. This school season, students can make their transition back into the classroom a little… Read more »
July 2023 By Allison Kridle While western Queens fosters many different cultures, characters and world views, one that has a strong presence in the area is Italian. Whether you’re craving pasta, pizza, a baked good with a strong espresso or even a friendly greeting, you’ll be whisked away to Italy when you patronize these Italian… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Amanda Salazar As the summer is heating up and people are going out more, there’s no better time to find some new local restaurants to check out. Whether you’re looking for a place to go to for Taco Tuesday, an upscale eatery for date night or want to try something culturally… Read more »
July 7, 2023 By Danielle Brody Instead of leaving town, why not try a staycation? We’ve put together a list of hotels in western Queens. Each property has unique features from pet friendly policies, rooftops overlooking Manhattan, or on-site bars — so you may not even want to leave the hotel. Paper Factory | 37-06… Read more »
June 27, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual meeting on Thursday, June 22, at Sunnyside Community Services, during which attendees heard from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and held a vote for new board members. The meeting, which was also streamed live on Facebook, began with… Read more »
June 16, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The New York Pizza Festival, hosted by TF Cornerstone, Caputo’s Market & Deli and Lavazza Coffee Company, is set to take place from June 24 to Sept. 3 at The Piazza at Hunter’s Point South Park, located at 52-03 Center Blvd. in Long Island City. The 10-week event will… Read more »
June 9, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside will be celebrating American pride on Saturday, June 10, at the 53rd Annual Flag Day Parade. The parade will start at 11a.m. on Greenpoint Avenue and 40th Street and will march east up Greenpoint Avenue to Joe Sabba Park, which is located at the intersection of Queens Boulevard… Read more »
June 2, 2023 By Christian Murray Queens Community Board 2 dealt Assembly Member Juan Ardila another political blow Thursday night by passing a “no confidence” resolution in the wake of two sexual abuse allegations that surfaced in March. The board, by a near-unanimous vote, said that Ardila, a first-term Democrat, is unable to represent his… Read more »
May 26, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Get ready for a day of festive fun as Sunnyside Gardens Park gears up to host its annual Memorial Day Fair this Saturday, May 27. This highly anticipated event is open to the public, promises an exciting lineup of entertainment, rides, delicious food and community camaraderie. From thrilling rides… Read more »