August 25, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer wrote an op-ed that was published in the Daily News
Sunday that detailed how he and his family were homeless when he was a young boy.
Van Bramer said his decision to write the op-ed was inspired by a series of meetings that he had recently held with city officials concerning the number of homeless families in New York City—and some of the rancor concerning the opening of some Queens shelters.…
August 24, By Christian Murray
A group of about 60 bicyclists took a tour around Sunnyside Saturday, visiting six “bike-friendly” bars/restaurants in the neighborhood.
The event was put on by Transportation Alternatives, a group that advocates for safer streets,…
August 21, By Christian Murray
Long-time Sunnyside dentist Dr. Arthur Kubikian will be closing his practice later this year—following his inability to renew his lease.
Kubikian, who has maintained an office at 43-34 43rd Street for nearly 15 years,…
August 20, By Michael Florio
Individuals busted for gun offenses will most likely be listed on a public registry- much like sex offenders.
The city council is introducing a bill tomorrow–co-sponsored by Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides–that aims to combat gun violence by mandating that all gun offenders are listed on an online registry,…
August 19, By Christian Murray
A group of Sunnyside residents have formed a book club and meet at the Courtyard Ale House once a month.
The club was formed in July and the members meet the first Monday of the month at the bar,…
August 17, By Christian Murray
When Bar 43 & Grill opened in May 2008 many thought it would fail.
It moved into a location where many bars had come and gone—off the beaten track of Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue.…
August 17, Staff Report
One Sunnyside resident is fed up by the way people treat him. Jonathan Novick, a dwarf, told the Huffington Post
that every day he is gawked at, photographed by strangers, harassed and mocked.…
August 15, By Christian Murray
Is Sunnyside a bike-friendly neighborhood?
One transportation advocacy group thinks so and is planning to celebrate the fact on August 23 with a bike tour around the neighborhood—which encompasses a visit to a number of bike-friendly businesses.…
August 13, By Christian Murray
A new lounge bar opened on Queens Boulevard last month that aims to cater to music lovers, sports fans and residents who enjoy eating Mediterranean cuisine.
Over Time Lounge, located at 39-31 Queens Blvd,…
August 12, By Michael Florio
This neighborhood’s local kids will have the opportunity to learn computer coding.
Two non-profit organizations, artspaceQ and the Variety Boys & Girls Club, are teaming up with the Sunnyside branch of the Queens Public Library to offer a free six-course class to 14 local children (ages 7-9),…