Jan. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry Sunnyside residents who were displaced by a massive five-alarm inferno that destroyed their apartment complex just days before Christmas, had their misery compounded Thursday when they were given just a three-hour window to remove their belongings from the burned-out apartments so repairs could begin. The tenants had been notified… Read more »
Jan. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry An Elmhurst man died on Saturday, Dec. 30, eleven days after he crashed his scooter on Queens Boulevard in Woodside. Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City responded to a call of an injured man on the Queens Boulevard service road near 73rd Street just before 4:30… Read more »
Jan. 4, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of five affordable housing one-bedroom units in a five-story residential building are now available, with monthly rents starting at $2,400. Located at 21-27 30th Dr. in Astoria, the development features 14 units, with nine being market rate. A lottery is being held… Read more »
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Eating healthy is often perceived as an expensive endeavor, with organic produce and specialty health foods often sold at a premium price. However, with some savvy meal planning, it’s entirely possible to maintain a nutritious diet without straining your budget. Here, we’ll explore some… Read more »
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Residents of western Queens, Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side of Manhattan got a shaky start to the week Tuesday morning, with a 1.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Astoria. The seismic activity was recorded at precisely 5:45 a.m., according to the United States… Read more »
Dec. 31, 2023 By admin Dec. 31, 2023 By Maxwell Murray 2024 is here – and whether you’re a resident of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside or anywhere in Western Queens, the new year marks a moment to reflect, reset and embrace new possibilities. Here are five local tips to help you thrive in the… Read more »
Dec. 29, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan In place of the recently shuttered Burger King in Sunnyside, a new Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open in the fall of 2024. The corner spot on 41 Street and Queens Blvd. will open sometime next fall, according to a company spokesperson. The storefront sits next door to… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2023 By Christian Murray The Sunnyside and Woodside residential real estate market has remained resilient over the past year despite a significant uptick in interest rates, according to a new report released by a western Queens real estate firm. The report, put out by Sunnyside-based Welcome Home Real Estate, indicates that both house… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A total of 23 affordable housing units in a nine-story Woodside development are up for grabs, with rents starting as low as $847 a month for a one-bedroom. The development, located at 43-15 52nd St., features 87 units, with 64 being market rate. The city is holding a lottery… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2023 By Bill Parry The new chair of Community Board 2 was less than two weeks into his tenure when disaster struck in the heart of Sunnyside. A massive 5-alarm fire just five days before Christmas displaced nearly 450 people from their apartment complex at 43-07 47th Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, and… Read more »