May 30, By Staff Report
A sushi restaurant in Sunnyside is about to have seafood that is 30 hours fresher than those who pickup imported catches at domestic seaports and fish markets.
Robin Kiwada, the head chef and owner of Takesushi at 43-46 42nd St,…
June 15, By Christian Murray
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer announced yesterday that $750,000 is going to be spent on revitalizing Doughboy Park that will go toward resurfacing the plaza and renovating the statue and memorials.
“Doughboy Park is a sacred place in the heart of Woodside to honor the sacrifice of our brave service men and women who fought on the front lines of war to protect our freedom,” said Jimmy Van Bramer,…
June 14, Staff Report
A Boost Mobile store opened Monday on Greenpoint Avenue in the former location of H & J Carrier.
The Boost store, located at 45-11 Greenpoint Avenue, is currently offering consumers cellphone deals such as unlimited data,…
June 13, By Jason Cohen
The family of 12-year-old Sunnyside boy who died from sepsis while a student at a Jackson Heights private school five years ago is challenging the accreditation of the school.
Ciaran and Orlaith Staunton, parents of the late Rory Staunton,…
June 12, By Christian Murray
The Woodside Library is in the running to win $20,000.
The library, located at 54-22 Skillman Ave, was selected as one of the 10 best branch libraries across the five boroughs. Now, it has a 50-50 shot of winning $20k.…
June 12, By Christian Murray
The ‘Taxi King’ and a Sunnyside resident who operate agencies in Woodside and Long Island City have been indicted for failing to pay $5 million in MTA taxes.
Evgeny Freidman, 46, and Andreea Dumitru,…
June 8, By Christian Murray
A man was punched in the face and then robbed at gunpoint on Skillman Avenue late last month, according to police.
The incident took place outside 47-09 Skillman Avenue when the victim—a cab driver–was approached by two men shortly after he got into his vehicle to start work at 2:45 am on Saturday May 27,…
June 7, By Jason Cohen
A high school located on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City was briefly evacuated this morning after someone claimed that a smoke bomb had been set off in the building, a spokesman for the FNDY said.…
June 7, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside residents will have the opportunity to come out and support local artists this Sunday and perhaps enjoy a free glass of wine in the process.
The annual Queen of Angels Art Fair, which is being put together by Sunnyside Artists,…
June 7, Staff Report
A 14-year old boy was assaulted by a group of teenagers at the 46th Street subway station on Monday, according to police.
The victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound 7 train platform at around 2:30pm when seven teenagers approached him and proceeded to punch him multiple times.…