Oct. 31, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a Woodside resident who went missing in East Elmhurst last night. Jeffrey Treffy, 42, from 39th Avenue, was last seen on Wednesday Oct. 30 at around 9:15 p.m. at a house on 93rd Street in East Elmhurst, according to the NYPD…. Read more »
Oct. 31, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that he plans to make 43rd Avenue more bicycle friendly by adjusting traffic light sequences to cycling speed as part of the Vision Zero Program. The city is planning on implementing its new “Green Wave” signal timing on the avenue in 2020… Read more »
Oct. 29, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, NYC Parks Representatives and members of the FDNY will come together Wednesday to dedicate the new park planned at Phipps Playground to Michael Davidson, a Sunnyside firefighter who died in the line of duty last year. The city recently bought the large property on the corner of… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Several bars and restaurants in Sunnyside are hosting Halloween events this weekend with many featuring costume prizes, drink specials and special DJs. Claret Wine Bar, located at 46-02 Skiillman Ave. is holding its 12th annual Halloween party Saturday, featuring a live DJ and special drink promotions such as $5… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A pop-up market celebrating Latinx culture is coming to Sunnyside this weekend. La Placita will take place from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday Oct. 27 at Lowery Plaza at 40th Street and Queens Boulevard under the elevated 7 subway train. The market will feature… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The FDNY are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in Woodside early on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out on the first floor of a three-story apartment building at 41-25 71st St. and the FDNY was alerted to it at 3:38 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22…. Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released a campaign video as the race for Queens Borough President begins to heat up. Van Bramer posted a video to his Facebook and Twitter accounts Tuesday which chronicled his struggles growing up gay. He likened U.S. President Donald Trump and the “Queens… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Cat and dog owners in Sunnyside will be dressing their favorite animals in costume as part of a fancy dress Halloween competition over the next two weeks. Sunnyside Pet Healthcare Center (SPHC) is holding its annual Howl-a-ween photo contest and pet owners can submit entries of their animal in… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer introduced a bill yesterday that aims to reduce the amount of plastic food utensils in New York City. The legislation would prohibit take-out and delivery services from providing plastic utensils unless a customer expressly asks for it. The bill includes plates, bowls, knives, forks,… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The corner of 46th Street and Skillman Avenue is going to be co-named this Saturday in honor of Ethel Plimack, a Sunnyside resident who lived on that block and died last year at the age of 107. The intersection will be co-named ‘Ethel Plimack Way’ in a ceremony organized… Read more »