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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Jan. 18, 2020 By Christian Murray A pervert who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse last year for placing his penis on a young girl on the 7-train was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison. Ronald Dudley, 41, from the Bronx, pleaded guilty in July for exposing his penis to a 9-year-old girl and placing… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2020 Staff Report A thief snuck into two Sunnyside Gardens homes Tuesday and took valuables and cash while the victims were home. The thief broke into the two houses on 45th Street near Skillman Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. and rummaged through the victims’ belongings before leaving each time with valuables. The victims… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin Straphangers who ride the 7 train will be hearing the voice of Awkwafina every time the subway pulls into a station. The conductor announcements will feature the recorded voice of the Golden Globe-winning actress from today through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Awkwafina arranged the deal to voice the subway intercom… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2020 By Kristen Torres Police are looking for a man who stabbed a 32-year-old grocery store employee during a robbery in Sunnyside Saturday night. Police said the man entered Sunnyside Gardens Market—located at 46-01 Skillman Avenue—just before midnight on Jan. 11. The suspect approached the cashier and attempted to take money out of… Read more »