Aug. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Czarinna Andres A popular pop-up bakery known for its luxurious doughnuts with a Filipino twist is set to open a permanent location in Sunnyside. Kora has signed a lease at 45-12 Greenpoint Avenue and aims to open by the end of the year. Founders Kimberly Camara and Kevin… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A popular bodega cat that has been a mainstay of the Woodside community for well over a decade was stolen on Friday night in an incident that has left customers shocked. Antonio, an 18-year-old tabby cat, has lived in K’Glen Deli and Sari Sari Store at 39-16 65th St…. Read more »
August 2, 2024 By Jessica Militello With warm nights and gorgeous summer sunsets, there is no better time to enjoy dinner or drinks at a rooftop venue. Western Queens has many rooftop spots to offer, from hidden gems to upscale dining, pool parties, rooftop classes and events. Make the most of the pleasant weather by… Read more »
June 26, 2024 By Christian Murray A teenage girl was fatally struck and an 8-year-old child severely injured when they were hit by a box truck outside a Woodside school Wednesday afternoon, police said. The pair were struck by the driver of a white Ford truck at around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of 46th… Read more »
June 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Lowell Marin, a lifelong Woodside resident known for his dedication to sharing his musical talents with the community, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony and concert over the weekend. Members of his family and the Northern Woodside Coalition joined Council Member Julie Won on Sunday to officially co-name 34th… Read more »
June 19, 2024 By Angelica Vivas Over 1,000 New Yorkers dressed in colorful attire and holding rainbow flags gathered under the 7-train viaduct on Friday, June 14, to celebrate Pride Month in Sunnyside. The Sunnyside Shines BID organized the event for the third consecutive year, with Executive Director Dirk McCall de Palomá as the driving… Read more »
June 11, 2024 By Queens Post News team Dozens of transit advocates attended a rally at Lowery Plaza in Sunnyside to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision to pause congestion pricing indefinitely. Hochul announced the decision on Friday, citing New York City’s rising cost of living and anecdotally referencing conversations she had… Read more »
June 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Over 200 New Yorkers gathered in Sunnyside to support older adults and advocate for an end to elder abuse as part of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) event on Monday, June 10. Organized by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) in partnership with Sunnyside Community Services… Read more »
June 7, 2024 By Sabir Hasko As the casualties began to mount from the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza last year, the owner of a nondescript bodega in Woodside decided to change the name of the business to Gaza Deli– in solidarity with his mother, who is from the war-torn Palestinian territory. Bilal Alghazali, who… Read more »
June 4, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The third annual SunnyPride celebration is here to paint the town rainbow on Friday, June 14. The free event, which will start at 6 p.m., is a vibrant showcase of Western Queens’ LGBTQ+ community and is expected to draw over 1,000 attendees this year. “Western Queens is… Read more »