Dazies Restaurant, a Sunnyside landmark that offers up-market Italian cuisine, was closed by the New York City health department on November 30. The department, in a report listed on its website, cited “evidence of mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas” as the cause.…
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Skillman Ave. Debuts Holiday Lights
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer switched on the Skillman Ave. holiday lights on Wednesday night, which were erected for the first time between 45th and 51st Streets. A group of about 80 people gathered across the street from Aubergine Café on 50th Street and Skillman Ave.…
EZ Pawn Holds Grand Opening Bash
Some businesses move into a neighborhood quietly, while others, well, don’t. This week the Sunnyside branch of EZ Pawn is holding two grand opening parties. The first will be on Wednesday at 5:30 pm, where politicians and local business leaders have been invited.…
Cafe Marlene to Hold Grand Opening Dec. 4
Cafe Marlene, a Sunnyside eatery that opened two weeks ago, is holding an “official opening night” on Dec. 4 that will feature an impersonator of Marlene Dietrich, the German-born Hollywood actress, who inspired the café’s theme. “Café Marlene represents the golden age of Hollywood—and people’s way of life at the time,” said Kandi Kitich,…
Sunnyside Charities Are Calling On You
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Sunnyside non-profit groups are cranking up their fundraising efforts to help the less-fortunate over the Christmas/Hanukkah season. Van Bramer is calling on the community to donate items such as canned food, rice, baby food and formula,…
“Dancing With The Stars” Fundraiser A Big Hit
Vincent Renda, the chairman of the Sunnyside Woodside Boys & Girls Club, set the mood for the group’s “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser on Saturday night when he talked about this neighborhood’s heroes. “Heroes span the generations in Woodside and Sunnyside—from Corporal Thomas Noonan,…
Pet Store Owner Comes Under ‘Attack’
Two months ago, Abdel Rios decided he wanted to establish a pet store in Sunnyside, traditionally a peaceful neighborhood that is known for its dog-lovers.
Eight weeks on, Rios, the founder of Skillman Pets, has encountered a different reality. His car has been scratched up;…
Biriyani House Shut by Health Dept.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygeniene closed Biriyani House, the Indian restaurant located at 43-45 43rd Street, on Nov. 16, 2010. The following report was released by the NYC health department. Violations from 11/16/2010 Inspection Tip! “Critical” violations are displayed in red.…
Residents Meet Dog Guru
The Dog Guru held a fundraising event on Sunday to raise money for its dog rescue operations. Raja Shah, the owner and operator of the Dog Guru (located at 47-12 43rd Street), had more than 40 dogs- from pit bulls to Boxers — he was rehabilitating with the goal of adopting them out. …
Boys & Girls Club Holds Fundraiser Saturday
The Sunnyside-Woodside Boys & Girls club is holding a fundraiser this Saturday at St. Raphael’s school gym from 7 pm to 11 pm. The club, sparked by local resident Mark Wilensky 12 months ago, aims to raise funds so the group is able to one day own its own club house and offer a roster of activities.…