Jan. 27, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside thrift shop, which has been in the neighborhood for years, is closing its doors and moving to the Ditmars section of Astoria. One of a Kind Thrift Shop, located at 45-05 Queens Blvd,…
Jan. 24, By Christian Murray
A large Woodside apartment complex is about to open at 52-05 Queens Boulevard—with rents starting at $1,500 for a studio and $2,350 for a two bedroom. The 9-story complex, called The Icon52, is being pitched as providing “affordable luxury in a quiet neighborhood with considerable proximity to the city.” The complex,…
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
The construction of several new school buildings in the Sunnyside/Woodside area is likely to help alleviate overcrowding problems in the long term—but it is creating many short term concerns for parents. This summer, the School Construction Authority will be developing an 850 seat building at PS 11 (54-25 Skillman Avenue),…
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside nightclub that was the subject of numerous neighborhood complaints has gone out of business. Xio Lounge, located at 39-19 Queens Blvd, was closed by court order today so the landlord could repossess the property.…
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was appointed the majority leader of the City Council today. Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, was elected to the position—the second most important council spot — by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and his fellow council members today.…
Jan. 17, By Christian Murray
At most public events, he’s there, on stage with a big smile on his face often telling off-the-cuff one-liners. He doesn’t send a representative to these outings but manages to be there in person—and buzzes from event to event throughout the course of a day or evening.…
Jan 17, By Christian Murray
The controversial plan to develop a former playground site within the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District was rejected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission this week, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. The proposal, which called for the construction of eight residential units—behind an architecturally significant aluminaire house–on the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street was voted down this week.…
Jan. 16, By Christian Murray
Several Long Island City residents and business owners will be coming out Friday morning to announce that they are fed up with the patchy No. 7 train weekend service. Tomorrow, organized by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
Jan. 15, Staff Report
A man was struck and killed by a LIRR train Tuesday night in Woodside, according to the MTA. The MTA said an “unauthorized” man was on the tracks at the Woodside station and was hit by a Babylon-bound train at 11:52 pm.…
By Amy FitzGerald, columnist
Sunnyside home owners continue to reap the benefits of a strong local market—as buyer/renter demand continues to push prices higher. For those who have been looking to call Sunnyside home… well, it has undoubtedly become a bit tougher to find a bargain.…