May 17, By Christian Murray
It’s almost time to let the dogs out. Lou Lodati/Tornsey Park, which has been undergoing renovation for the past year, is expected to reopen in early June. The revamp is finishing well ahead of schedule.…
May 15, By Bill Parry
Basketball royalty visited the Chase bank branch on Queens Blvd. on Tuesday, turning a simple Knicks autograph signing promotion into a memorable occasion. For the nearly 200 fans—many wearing orange and blue jerseys—the afternoon event was something they won’t soon forget.…
May 15, By Bill Parry
A critically acclaimed children’s music group will perform at Windmuller Park on Thursday—as part of the second annual Irish Music Festival. The group–whose members range from 8-to 15-years of age– play in an Irish ceili band (party band),…
May 14, By Christian Murray
Builders have broken ground on a 9-story residential development in Sunnyside. The development, located on 43rd Street between 43rd and Skillman Avenues, will consist of 38 rental units and 17 parking spaces. The apartments will all be one or two bedrooms,…
May 14, By Christian Murray
The police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in regards to a burglary which took place on May 1 inside a Sunnyside/Woodside residence on 40th Street. The police said that during the course of the burglary a debit card was stolen that was later used by the suspect (see picture) to purchase a drill and a pair of glasses at a Home Depot in Western Queens.…
By Bill Parry
Sunnyside, Queens: Thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the long-awaited grand opening of Jack’s Sunnyside Ale House on Saturday afternoon. Young families scattered from the beer garden of the 39-46 Skillman Avenue pub upon hearing the sound of thunder.…
A subway rider contacted the police about a horrifying attack he/she witnessed on the No. 7 train last week, and now the police are searching for the assailant. According to police, the incident took place on a Queens bound train on Sunday,…
May 10, By Bill Parry
Sunnyside, Queens: The free music concert series at the Sunnyside Reformed Church (48-03 Skillman Ave.) resumes Saturday night with the return of Carol Sudhalter and her Astoria Big Band. The well traveled jazz band,…
May 9, By Christian Murray (update: 7pm)
The police have arrested a Long Island City man who allegedly went on a carjacking and armed robbery spree that took place throughout Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City this morning. The police said that Nicholas Almonte,…
May 7, By Christian Murray
An Italian restaurant is moving into the space that was occupied by the now-defunct Tapenade Bistro (44-07 on Queens Blvd). The restaurant, which has yet to be named, will open in about two months and is going to offer Italian-inspired cuisine,…