June 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Woodside Library will soon undergo a massive redesign, as officials announced the allocation of $6.5 million for renovation work at the center. The library, located at 54-22 Skillman Ave., is set to become a new state-of-the-art facility following a complete overhaul to its interior, said Council Member Jimmy… Read more »
June 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A man was struck and killed by a train after jumping onto the tracks at the 33rd St – Rawson St Station over the weekend, according to police. The victim, a 48-year-old man, jumped in front of an approaching Main Street-bound 7 train at the station just before 6:20… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez All eyes continue to be on Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for his stance on the city’s controversial proposal to add protected bicycle lanes and remove 120 parking spaces as part of its redesign of Skillman and 43rd Avenues. Van Bramer, who said he would take a position on… Read more »
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 »
June 13, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The owner of a French restaurant on Skillman Avenue is expanding business, with plans to open a new French restaurant with a different concept in the East Elmhurst-Jackson Heights area. Vincent Caro, who opened Côté Soleil in 2016, is working on opening “Eloise,” the name of his new bistro,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
June 8, 2018 By Christian Murray Community Board 2 voted Thursday to reject a developer’s bid to be granted a zoning variance in order to build a two-tower, 561-unit development along Queens Boulevard in Woodside. The rejection represents another blow for the developer, Madison Realty Capital, in its quest to get a zoning change that… Read more »
June 8, 2018 By Christian Murray About 1,000 attendees are expected to turn out for Sunnyside’s 50th annual Flag Day Parade Saturday. The parade, which is believed to be the only one in Queens, will start at 11 am on the corner of Greenpoint Avenue and 40th Street with participants marching east to Joe Sabba… Read more »