Sunnyside got a visit from supporters of the Lyndon LaRouche political movement who organized in front of the 44th Street Post Office last week to protest the US banking system. John Scialdone and Jeff Rebello handed out literature for the radical group and engaged pedestrians in discussions ranging from the LIBOR scandal,…
Sunnyside Shines, which is in charge of increasing the vibrancy of the local business district, and the NYC Department of Transportation are in the final stages of installing about 20 benches though out the Sunnyside business district. After months of planning–and asking businesses and property owners if they would like benches–the DOT is ready to install the first group of benches in the next few days.…
Jimmy Van Bramer and long-time partner Dan Hendrick married yesterday on the rooftop of Studio Square, the Long Island City venue best known for its skyline views of Manhattan and Queens. For previous coverage, please click here.…
By Bill Parry Construction along 47th Street, between 43rd Ave. and 39th Ave., is drawing to a close—as the sewer and gas lines have finally been repaired. “This is the start of the final process,” said Victor Carames, a contractor from Maspeth Supply,…
The Lin Family of Midwood, Brooklyn, are putting the final touches on their Yogurberry store at 44-01 Queens Blvd. in time for the grand opening on Monday, July 30th, two weeks ahead of schedule. The family operation will celebrate with 15% off frozen yogurt for the entire first week.…
TD Bank is expected to open a retail branch on the corner of 41st Street and Queens Blvd in November, according to several Sunnyside sources. The bank is expected to hold an elaborate grand opening at the time and has already committed to sponsor several local events,…
Many Woodside residents who live on 65th Place are complaining that their street has been overtaken by trucks, causing traffic congestion, noise and pollution. In response, politicians held a press conference on Monday to express their solidarity with the residents and to call on the Department of Transportation to help solve the problem.…
The Long Island City man who struck and killed a Sunnyside bicyclist while drunk has been arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges, according to the Queens District Attorney office. The District Attorney identified the defendant as Alex J. Batista, 25,…
By Bill Parry On Saturday, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer held his 12th co-naming of a street since he took office in January 2010. This time a street was co-named in honor of Carlo A. Lanzillotti, a New York state senator who represented the Sunnyside/Woodside district in the 1950s and who served the nation in World War II.The councilman co-named 41st Street and 48th Avenue,…
By Bill Parry The intersection of Woodside Ave. and 39th Ave. has been an eyesore for years, posing a hazard for motorists and pedestrians alike. That has changed with the creation of a new Greenstreet at the location. Greenstreets are beautification initiatives carried out by the NYC Parks Dept.…