Jan. 27, 2020 By Christian Murray Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has penned a letter to the Economic Development Corporation announcing that she no longer wants to be part of the Sunnyside Yard steering committee. Ocasio-Cortez said that she wants out because she says the EDC is not listening to many of her constituents—particularly those who fear… Read more »
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Vacate Order Lifted from Sunnyside Building; NYSC Reopens
Jan. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Department of Buildings (DOB) lifted a vacate order this afternoon that had been slapped on a Sunnyside building Sunday. The vacate order, which was put in place after a piece of concrete fell from the 39-01 Queens Blvd. building, was lifted since the building owner put up a… Read more »
Queens Electeds Call on MTA to Redo Bus Network Plan
Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres The Queens Delegation of the New York City Council penned a letter to MTA officials on Thursday voicing its opposition to the current draft of a plan that would overhaul the Queens bus network. The delegation, which is made up of 15 local representatives, cited “serious, identifiable concerns” with… Read more »
MTA to Host Meeting in Sunnyside to Discuss Queens Bus Plan
Jan. 22, 2020 By Kristen Torres The MTA will be hosting a meeting in Sunnyside Monday, February 3, to discuss a recently-released plan to overhaul the Queens bus network. The meeting will be held at Sunnyside Community Services—43-31 39th St.— from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will give residents the opportunity to comment on… Read more »
Sunnyside Bar Owners To Open New Venue at Former Cuckoo’s Nest Location
Jan. 21, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A stylish new craft beer and cocktail bar is set to open this week following a four month renovation. The establishment, called The Woodlot, will occupy the former Cuckoo’s Nest location at 61-04 Woodside Ave. in Woodside. The Woodlot is owned by Irish proprietors James and Leanne Moore, who… Read more »
Van Bramer Drops Out of Borough President Race, Cites Family Reasons
Jan. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray and Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced Tuesday that he is dropping out of the race to be Queens Borough President. Van Bramer, in an email released by his campaign this morning, cited family reasons. “Prioritizing my responsibilities as a son and brother is where my attention… Read more »
Van Bramer and Richards Duke it Out Over Amazon and Real Estate at Borough President Forum
Jan. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin and Christian Murray Two candidates vying to be the next borough president traded barbs at a forum in Sunnyside last week when the topics of Amazon, real estate contributions and the Queens County Democratic machine were raised. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer and Donovan Richards — two of the… Read more »
Sunnyside Building Deemed ‘Imminently Perilous to Life’ Due to Crumbling Facade
Jan. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin (Updated) A Sunnyside building with a gym, a dollar store and a pre-K center was shut down Sunday after a chunk of concrete fell from its facade. A two-foot-long section of concrete fell from the front of the building at 39-01 Queens Blvd. — which houses New York Sports… Read more »
Sunnyside Man Busted by Feds for Attempting to Entice Boy for Sex: DA
Jan. 18, 2020 By Christian Murray A 29-year-old Sunnyside man who sent lewd pictures of himself via text to undercover cops posing as a young boy was arrested Thursday for sex-related crimes. Frederick Scheinin, according to federal investigators, sent photos of his erect penis through a video messaging app to the officers—who he thought was… Read more »
New York Hotel Union Breaks Ground on New Queens Health Center
Jan. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin A New York hotel workers union broke ground on a $75 million health center in Long Island City this week. The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council held the ground breaking Wednesday to mark the beginning of construction of a five-story, 90,000-square-foot health center at 43-06 38th St…. Read more »