By Pat Dorfman More than 1,000 mourners crowded into Woodside’s St. Mary’s Winfield Church Thursday morning, with hundreds more outside, to show respect to the Staunton–O’Dowd family, who suffered the loss of young Rory Staunton. Rory fell ill last week after a light scrape while playing basketball.…
Preliminary plans for the revamp of the Thomas P. Noonan Playground have been released by the New York City Parks Dept. and will include an upgrade to the rainbow sprinkler system, a new play area, safety features and new shrubbery. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
A man riding a bicycle was fatally struck by a taxi in Queens early this morning, cops said. The accident occurred in Sunnyside on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden Avenue at 5:09 a.m. The bicylist was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital where he was pronounced dead.…
April 2, 2012 Darlene Campbell went to Pulse Fitness, located at 38-04 48th Street, this morning for her regular yoga session. Campbell, who had signed up for a 2-year membership in Oct., arrived to a crowded scene of regulars who were transfixed to the sign on the locked front door: “Due to Landlord tenant issues and a bad economy…it was with deep regret…that Pulse Fitness will close its doors as of April 2.…
Prominent local businessman, Ciaran Staunton and his wife, Orlaith, have lost their son, Rory, age 12. Rory fell ill last week and was hospitalized. He then died suddenly over the weekend, according to a message sent to members of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce.…
The police have arrested a Brooklyn man in connection with the attempted robbery of the Sunnyside Chase Bank branch located at 47-11 Queens Blvd. Sidney Williams, 43, of Knickerbocker Avenue, was wanted in connection with five robberies or attempted robberies—including the Feb.…
A children’s clothing store is opening next month, offering items for newborns to 8-year-olds. The store, to be called Baby&Kidz, is going to be located at 45-20 47th Street (by Greenpoint Ave.). The store owner, a Sunnyside resident, anticipates an opening date of about April 15.…
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer held a community event last Saturday honoring five women who either work or live in the 26th District. This was his second annual Women’s History Month Awards. The winners were: Jean Clancy, Co-Owner, Claret Wine Bar Patrice Lee,…
A Sunnyside car owner discovered his vehicle without tires and rims last week. The car, which was parked on 47th Ave (btw. 41st and 42nd), was discovered with all four of its tires missing on March 22. The police confirmed the report.…
The Sunnyside/Woodside Lions Club held its Easter Party at St Teresa’s auditorium last Saturday and about 100 children attended. Local children were showered with Easter Eggs and array of chocolates. They also cheered when the Easter Bunny made a surprise visit.…