April 26, 2019 By Christian Murray Sunnyside Community Services honored hundreds of volunteers at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration last week. The event, held at the 43-31 39th St. center on April 17, recognized the many people who have contributed service to the organization over the past year. The volunteers help the organization run many… Read more »
April 26, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police arrested two men at a Woodside motel Thursday wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies that took place in Astoria and Woodside over the past two months. Police arrested Khyrel Ware, 21, of Long Island City, and Luis Martinez, 19, of Astoria, and charged them both… Read more »
April 24, 2019 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced today that he is running for Queens borough president. The announcement came as little surprise as he formed a campaign committee in February geared for such a run and has made his intentions known for some time that he wants the job. Van… Read more »
April 24, 2019 By Alexa Beyer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fans can book their calendars for an outdoor documentary screening this weekend. “Knock Down the House,” the award-winning film that follows the freshman congresswoman’s victorious underdog campaign, will be screened at Windmuller Park on Saturday night at 8:15. The event is free and open to the public. The… Read more »
April 24, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for two men who allegedly committed seven robberies at gunpoint or with a knife in Astoria and Woodside in the past two months. Police named the suspects as Khyrel Ware, 21, and Luis Martinez, 19. The NYPD released photos of the pair based on prior arrests…. Read more »
April 22, 2019 By Alexa Beyer Outdoor movie lovers will find a home in Sunnyside this summer. On select Friday nights in June through September, Sunnysiders will be able to watch free family friendly flicks like The Muppets Take Manhattan; Spider Man: Into the Spider Verse; Coco; and West Side Story. The screenings, hosted by… Read more »
April 19, 2019 Staff Report Police have released photos of the man believed to have shot a worker at a Skillman Avenue drug store yesterday. The suspect, described as Hispanic and in his 40s, allegedly entered Sunnyside Pharmacy, at 48-11 Skillman Ave. at about 1:55 p.m. Thursday, pulled out a firearm and demanded money. The… Read more »
April 18, 2019 By Christian Murray A worker was shot inside a Sunnyside drug store at around 2 p.m. today during a botched robbery. Police said the shooting took place at 48-11 Skillman Ave., inside Sunnyside Pharmacy, and that they are currently searching for the perpetrator. The victim was shot by a 22 caliber pistol,… Read more »
April 18, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Two pieces of public art will be installed in Sunnyside in coming months–one at the 46th Street/Bliss Plaza and the other at the 40th Street/ Lowery Plaza. A 640-square foot vinyl floor will be laid down next month on the asphalt at 46th Street/Bliss Plaza, while a giant “Poetry Jukebox,”… Read more »
April 15, 2019 By Meghan Sackman An East Elmhurst man was charged last week in connection with multiple sales of narcotics and the operation of two brothels–one in Elmhurst and the other in Woodside, according to federal authorities. Carlos Medina Palomino, 30, was indicted Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court on multiple counts of the criminal… Read more »