UPDATE: The homeless man who was brutally assaulted at a Sunnyside park earlier this month and later died in hospital has been named. The victim was Jose Rico, 42. Rico was savagely assaulted at Sabba Park, located at 49th Street and Queens Blvd.,…
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Legal Offices to Open on Skillman Ave.
A law firm is opening up on Skillman Avenue–at a location that was has been vacant for years. The legal firm will be taking over the space that was once a La Plaza Mexico, located on the corner of 49th Street and Skillman Ave.…
Teenager Killed in Hit and Run in Woodside
A 19-year-old pedestrian was killed in Woodside Saturday night after being struck by car at the intersection of Broadway and 58th Street. The police said that Luis Bravo, a Queens resident, was walking eastbound on Broadway at 58 Street at around 11:05 pm,…
Sunnyside Teenager Killed in Long Island City Skateboarding Accident
Sept. 26, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside teenager was killed in a skateboard accident in Long Island City Thursday morning. The police said that Alexander Ciszewski, 18, was holding on to the passenger side of a white 2005 GMC box truck while skateboarding eastbound on 47th Ave between 32nd Place and 33rd Street when he lost control.…
Salt & Fat Receives High Praise From Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide released its 2014 restaurant booklet and Salt & Fat was among the picks for the best value for money. Salt & Fat was the only Sunnyside restaurant to receive what’s known as Michelin’s “Bib Gourmand” award, a highly-sought prize.…
Homeless Man Murdered in Sunnyside Park, Details Are Sketchy
Sept. 26, By Christian Murray
A homeless man was murdered in a Sunnyside park earlier this month and the public had no knowledge of it until Tuesday. The victim, still yet to be identified, was assaulted at Sabba Park,…
Jonathan Lethem To Visit Sunnyside To Discuss ‘Dissident Gardens’
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
Jonathan Lethem, the author of the recently-released novel Dissident Gardens, will be visiting Sunnyside on Saturday, Oct. 12, to discuss his book. The event, which will be held at the Sunnyside Community Services Center,…
Sunnyside To Have a Restaurant Week: Nov. 4–Nov. 8
Sept 24, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside Shines has organized a neighborhood restaurant week, where discounts will be offered by at least 15 eateries along Queens Blvd and Greenpoint Avenue. The event, called Sunnyside Restaurant Week, is scheduled to take place from Nov.…
Street Co-Named After Queens Basketball Coach
Sept. 23, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside Street was co-named after a resident who dedicated his life to local teenagers on Saturday. Jerry Ingenito, a well-known basketball coach who died in January at the age of 52, was recognized by the community in a street co-naming that saw 38th Street named after him.…
Community Board 2 Rejects Plan to Bring Aluminium House to Sunnyside Gardens
Sept. 20, By Christian Murray
The controversial plan to develop a former playground site within the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District was voted down by Community Board 2 Thursday night. The proposal calls for the construction of eight residential units—behind an architecturally significant aluminaire house–on the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street.…