Nov 26, By Christian Murray
Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. has introduced legislation to restore the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge back to its original name, the Queensboro Bridge. Vallone along with many Queens’ residents and business owners have objected to the change since the city renamed the Queensboro Bridge in 2011.…
Nov. 25, By Christian Murray
One man thought there was a monkey on the roof of the stairs leading up to the 52nd train station in Woodside. Another thought he was in the middle of the Amazon rain forest,…
Nov. 22, By Christian Murray
A Woodside bikini bar that wants to have three or more gyrating girls in the club at any one time — received a cold reception from Community Board 1 on Tuesday. Lisa Piazza, the owner of NYC Gentlemen’s Club,…
Nov. 22, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside will be celebrating the holiday spirit for the second time in a week when the lights along Skillman Avenue get switched on next Tuesday. The lights, which go down Skillman Avenue (between 52nd and 43rd Streets),…
Nov. 19, By Christian Murray The Sunnyside/Woodside Boys & Girls Club held its annual “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser on Saturday night and raised a net total of about $30,000. The fundraiser was based on the popular TV show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ that has swept the nation in recent years.…
Nov. 18, By Sean Brosnan
Sunnyside will officially usher in the holiday season Tuesday with a tree lighting scheduled to take place under the Sunnyside Arch on 46th Street and Queens Boulevard. The LaGuardia Choir will open up proceedings at 6pm,…
Nov. 18, By Sean Brosnan Sunnyside Boulevard Bars, an association of 10 bars and restaurants located in and around Queens Boulevard, is hosting its 2nd Annual Santathon early next month. The event is likely to bring out hundreds of residents—most of whom will be dressed in Santa suits—for a day of party going and charitable giving.…
Nov. 15, By Christian Murray
A Japanese grocery opened on 44th Street today, across the street from the Sunnyside Post Office. The store, called Taiyo Foods, is located at 45-08 44th Street and offers Japanese items such as noodles,…
Nov. 14, By Christian Murray
The first significant step toward easing school overcrowding in Woodside takes place Friday with a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new elementary school. The new school, which will be located at 39th Avenue and 57th Street,…
Nov. 11, By Christian Murray
Despite high Yelp ratings, the Meat Boutique at 43-15 Queens Blvd is closing. Today at 2pm, there was a large group of people inside the store as an auctioneer was selling off a range of items,…