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Van Bramer, city officials, break ground at Big Bush Park

July 25, By Nathaly Pesantez

Changes are coming to Woodside’s Big Bush Park.

Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitchell Silver, and other city officials broke ground in a symbolic ceremony at Big Bush Park on 61st and Queens Boulevard today.…

Man grabs purse out of woman’s car in Woodside, police release video of suspect

July 21, Staff Report

The police are trying to locate a man who reached inside a woman’s car in Woodside and took off with her purse on Tuesday.

The suspect allegedly grabbed the purse from the front passenger seat of the woman’s car at around 2:15 pm after reaching in through an open window while the vehicle was parked in the vicinity of 60th Street and 44th Avenue,…

Thai restaurant opens at former Williamsburger location

July 20, Staff Report

A new Thai restaurant has opened on Greenpoint Avenue on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City.

The restaurant, called Thai Tree, is located at 36-17 Greenpoint Ave. (near 50th Avenue) where Williamsburger had operated since 2013.…

Free Shakespeare at Sunnyside Gardens Park beginning next week

July 19, By Nathaly Pesantez

Sunnysiders can enjoy free Shakespeare performances on select summer evenings as the Hip to Hip Theatre Company kicks off its 11th season of Shakespeare in the Park program next week.

A performance of Henry IV will take place at Sunnyside Gardens Park (48-21 39th Avenue) on Tuesday,…

Sunnyside to be sprayed with pesticides to combat mosquitos Thursday

July 19, Staff Report

Pesticides will be sprayed over Western Queens tomorrow in a mosquito control initiative, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

On Thursday, June 20, trucks will drive and spray through Astoria, Ditmars, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights,…

Man robs Sunnyside liquor store, takes $200 cash

July 19, Staff Report

The police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a Sunnyside liquor store on Friday.

The suspect allegedly entered Choice Discount liquor store, located at 43-42 48th Street, at around 5:10 pm on July 14,…

Pols urge Cuomo to sign bill requiring MTA to monitor lead paint

July 18, By Jason Cohen

The sponsors of a bill that would require the MTA to monitor the lead paint levels along the elevated subway lines are urging Governor Cuomo to sign their legislation into law.

The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) in the Senate and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) in the Assembly,…