October 24, By Christian Murray
Several Sunnyside mom & pop liquor stores banded together recently and blocked a large competitor from moving into the neighborhood. The small stores were concerned that the entrance of “Sunny Side Wine & Liquor Warehouse” – which was about to move into 45-24 46th Street—would put them out of business.…
October 24, By Christian Murray
A new pizzeria is opening on 49th Street at the same location where Pizza Dealz operated. The pizzeria, to be called “Uncle Jimmy’s Pizza,” will be located at 41-10 49th Street and is expected to open mid way through next week.…
October 22, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside’s first ever restaurant week is scheduled to take place early November, with 17 restaurants signed up to participate. Each restaurant will offer a three-course dinner menu for $25, with some also offering a two-course lunch menu for $10.…
October 22, By Christian Murray
Be ready to sample the diverse food of Woodside. Woodside on the Move, a local non-profit, will be putting on its second annual “Taste of Woodside” on Nov. 8, with the goal of showcasing about one dozen restaurants.…
October 21
Update: The tenant who is taking over the 41-31 Queens Blvd. location that was previously occupied by Laven Pharmacy has started to revamp the interior to make way for a cafe. The business owner said the cafe will be called “The Coffee Shop” and that expects it to be open by the end of next month.…
More than 100 dogs—accompanied by their owners– are expected to participate in the second annual “Woofside” Halloween Pet Parade this Saturday. The event, organized by Woodside on the Move,…
Metro US The suspected homicide of prominent gay rights activist Louis Rispoli in Queens one year ago remains unsolved, and the NYPD says there are still no leads. Police re-released sketches of two suspects Wednesday, as well as an announcement of a $22,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved.…
October 17, By Christian Murray
At least 75 Sunnyside residents turned out in force to the Landmarks Preservation Commission Tuesday to voice their outrage about a proposed 8-unit apartment dwelling–accompanied by an architecturally significant aluminum house—that would be located within the confines of the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District.…
October 17, By Christian Murray
The residential streets of Sunnyside and a large section of northern Woodside are going to be designated slow zones, where 20 mph will be the speed limit and several speed bumps will be installed.…
October 16, Staff Report
The proposed artwork/exercise equipment underneath the 40th Street subway station has finally been erected. The Department of Transportation tried to put it up last month but ran into an engineering problem and removed it before it was fully installed.…