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NYPD: Attempted Robbery at Chase Bank Thursday

June 14, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A man attempted to rob a Chase Bank branch in Sunnyside this afternoon, according to the NYPD. Police say a man slipped a note to a teller demanding money at the 47-11 Queens Blvd. bank just before midday today, but the teller walked away. The man then fled the… Read more »

Local Vendors Heading to Bliss Plaza For Pop-Up Markets This Summer

June 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A temporary market place is heading to Bliss Plaza in Sunnyside for several weekends this summer. “Bliss Markets,” the name of the pop-up event, will take place over three weekends spanning from June to August, each from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., under the 7 train viaduct at 46th… Read more »

Annual Sunnyside Craft and Arts Fair Takes Place Today

June 10,  2018 By Staff Report Sunnyside residents will have the opportunity to come out and support local artists today while enjoying a free glass of wine in the process. The annual Queen of Angels Art Fair, which is presented by Sunnyside Artists, will be held at the Queen of Angels Parish Hall located at… Read more »

Community Board 2 Rejects DOT’s Skillman, 43rd Avenues Proposal

June 8, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Community Board 2 rejected the city’s controversial plan to redesign Skillman and 43rd Avenues last night in what was a long and contentious meeting, culminating after months of deliberation on the topic. The Department of Transportation’s plan to reconfigure the corridor, mainly by installing protected bike lanes and eliminating… Read more »

Nolan, Education Committee Chair, Votes In Favor of de Blasio’s Specialized High Schools Plan

June 7, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial plan to eliminate the admissions test currently required for specialized high schools passed the Assembly Education Committee yesterday, with a vote in the affirmative from its chair, Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. The proposal moved out of the education committee yesterday into the rules committee with… Read more »