Author: Czarinna Andres

Editor-in-chief

Chick-fil-A to open in Woodside on May 8, replacing former Burger King near BQE

May 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is set to open Thursday, May 8, at the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and 68th Street in Woodside. The space, previously occupied by Burger King, will bring approximately 70 new jobs and a $25,000 donation to fight food insecurity across Queens. Located at 32-67… Read more »

OKI Japanese Restaurant, a Sunnyside staple for 25 years, to close at end of April

April 28, 2025 By Maxwell Murray OKI Japanese Restaurant, a beloved Sunnyside staple known for its cozy atmosphere and traditional Japanese fare, will permanently close its doors on April 30 after 25 years in business. The restaurant, located at 45-11 Queens Blvd., announced the closure with a handwritten sign posted on its front window. The… Read more »

Wienermobile makes pit stop in Woodside with viral hot dog bowl

April 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A 27-foot hot dog rolled into Queens — and no, it wasn’t a dream. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Woodside on Friday, April 4, and parked outside The Dugout Sports Bar on 61st Street, just south of Roosevelt Avenue — perfectly timed with the New York Mets’… Read more »

Join the band: Sunnyside Drum Corps opens spring enrollment for young musicians

April 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres As the Sunnyside Drum Corps celebrates nearly five decades of community service and musical excellence, it calls on its supporters to rally together for its 48th anniversary and spring membership recruitment drive. Founded 47 years ago, the Sunnyside Drum Corps has been a cornerstone of the Sunnyside community, offering… Read more »

Council Member Won, District Council 9 partner to repaint graffiti-covered 39th Street Bridge in LIC

March 20, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Spanning Sunnyside Yards and connecting Skillman Avenue to Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, the 39th Street Bridge has long been an eyesore covered in graffiti. Now, thanks to a partnership between Council Member Julie Won and District Council 9’s (DC 9) Bridge Painter Apprenticeship Program, the bridge has… Read more »

Woodside subway station a hotspot for fare evasion, despite MTA crackdown

March 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Woodside subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system.  During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter observed 10… Read more »

14-year-old fatally stabbed near Sunnyside McDonald’s, suspect in custody: NYPD

Feb 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Rob Pozarycki Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in a deadly stabbing on Friday afternoon that claimed another teenager’s life. Police said the fatal stabbing occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 38th Street and Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. The teenager —… Read more »

Queens Community Board 2 discusses landmark proposal, comments on executive orders at February meeting

Feb. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Community Board 2 held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Sunnyside Community Services. Board chairperson Anatole Ashraf led the meeting, which was also available via Zoom. Among the attendees was New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, representing District 59, which includes parts of Western Queens,… Read more »

Sunnyside hosts two art-focused community events celebrating local talent

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside is emerging as a focal point for art and culture this winter, with two significant events highlighting local talent and paying tribute to NYC culture. The events — A Love Letter to New York City: Photography Solo Show by Paul O’Malley and the Sunnyside Winter Art Walk —… Read more »