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6-Story Building Planned on 44th St, Current 2-Story House to be Demolished

Aug. 1, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Plans have been filed for a six-story building at the current site of a two-story home on 44th Street. The permits, filed yesterday, call for a 70 foot building with 11 units at 41-26 44th St. in a project spanning 10,000 square feet. The new building permits follow demolition… Read more »

SPONSORED POST: Compass Enters Queens Real Estate Market, Aims to Stand Out From Traditional Brokerage Firms

Aug. 20, 2018 By Compass Real Estate Compass Real Estate…yes we know, another real estate company is opening shop in your neighborhood. Except, Compass is different. We are a hybrid firm that is part traditional brokerage and part technology company, which infuses technology and support into both the agent and the consumer experience. From the… Read more »

Woodside’s Mister Chicken to Open Eatery in Long Island City

July 31, 2018 By Christian Murray A popular Woodside eatery that serves all-natural and antibiotic-free chicken is opening a location in Long Island City in September. Mister Chicken To Go, located at 53-26 Roosevelt Ave., is opening its second store at 44-64 21st St. in Long Island City, according to owner Mauro Haguilar. The restaurant,… Read more »

Dromm and Van Bramer Endorse Sklarz for State Assembly

July 27, 2018 By Tara Law Councilmembers Daniel Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer announced that they are endorsing Melissa Sklarz for State Assembly today. Sklarz is challenging incumbent Brian Barnwell for the 30th District Assembly seat, which represents Woodside, Maspeth, and portions of Astoria, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Elmhurst and Middle Village.  Sklarz, who would… Read more »

New Lights and Signs Have Gone Up on Sunnyside Arch, Project Now Complete

July 27, 2018 By Christian Murray A ceremony was held at the Sunnyside Arch yesterday to celebrate the long-overdue repairs to the iconic structure located at the intersection of 46th Street and Queens Boulevard. The old metal ‘Sunnyside’ signs were replaced and outfitted with energy efficient and durable LED lights. The project cost about $17,000,… Read more »

Former Major World Managers Plead Guilty to Corporate Tax Fraud

July 26, 2018 By Tara Law Two former senior managers of embattled car dealership chain “Major World” pleaded guilty yesterday to filing a false corporate tax return for calendar year 2009. The pair admitted to under reporting their income and inflated the business’s expenses to avoid paying the taxes owed, and now face up to… Read more »

Sunnysiders Gather in Large Rally Against City’s Skillman, 43rd Aves. Redesign, Demand Mayor Come to Neighborhood

July 26, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez More than 100 neighborhood residents, business owners, and local leaders gathered at Bliss Street Plaza yesterday to rebuke the city’s plans for Skillman and 43rd Avenues. The “Save Our Neighborhoods” rally, organized by Queens Streets For All, called on the mayor to reconsider his decision to install protected bike… Read more »

Police Release Photo of Man Wanted for Burglarizing Woodside Apartment

July 26, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a 65-year-old man who allegedly burglarized a Woodside apartment in May. The NYPD released a photo yesterday of Edgar Diaz who is wanted for entering a residential building in the vicinity of 63rd Street and Queens Boulevard at around 1:40 p.m.on May 7 and… Read more »

Rally Against City’s Skillman, 43rd Avenues Redesign to be Held Wednesday

July 23, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A group of Sunnyside businesses and organizations will rally this week in opposition to the city’s plans to redesign Skillman and 43rd Avenues. The rally, organized by Queens Streets for All, calls on the city to “save our neighborhoods” by doing away with the Department of Transportation’s safety plan… Read more »