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Hundreds set to take part in 3rd annual Sunnyside Post Mile on Saturday

October 9, Staff Report

Hundreds of participants are set to take part in the third annual Sunnyside Post Mile on Saturday, October 14.

The event is for both runners and walkers, and starts at 10:00 am, with an opening ceremony kicking off at 9:30 am.…

Crossfit Sunnyside Introduces Kids Fitness Classes, Aims to Keep Children Healthy Throughout School Year and Beyond

October 9, Staff Report

Crossfit isn’t just for adults anymore.

This month Crossfit Sunnyside at 47-01 Barnett Ave began offering children’s fitness classes dubbed “Crossfit Kids” designed for kids ages 5 to 12.

“Our CrossFit Kids program focuses on developing overall athleticism and proper movement mechanics disguised as fun and games,” said the gym’s founder Michael Seewald.…

Corner cafe in Woodside temporarily closed down by department of health

Oct. 5, by Nathaly Pesantez

A corner cafe in Woodside has been temporarily shut down by the health department after an Oct. 2 inspection yielded six critical violations.

Department of Health inspectors at the Cornerstone Cafe, located at 60-15 Woodside Ave.,…

Sik Gaek temporarily closed by health department

Oct. 3, by Nathaly Pesantez

Sik Gaek, the Korean BBQ and seafood grill in Woodside, has been closed by the Department of Health.

A notice on the door of the restaurant, located at 49-11 Roosevelt Ave., reads “closed by order of the commissioner of health and mental hygiene.” It is dated Oct.…

Woodside library awarded $20,000 prize, deemed one of the top seven branches in NYC

Oct. 3, by Nathaly Pesantez

The Woodside library scored big at the NYC Neighborhood Library Awards last night, winning $20,000 as one of seven outstanding branches in the city.

The fourth annual award ceremony celebrated the “most exceptional library branches” chosen from 200 branches citywide and after sifting through a record-breaking 24,000 nominations.…