October 9, By Tara Law
Two Woodside men were charged last week after police uncovered their ATM skimming scheme and found them in possession of hundreds of forged credit cards, skimming devices and nearly $20,000 in cash, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.…
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.…
October 6, By Christian Murray
The Department of Homeless Services has been housing homeless families at the City View Inn in Long Island City since late July, residents learned at a community meeting last night.
The revelation was made during a heated Community Board 2 meeting on Oct.…
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.,…
Oct. 5, by Nathaly Pesantez
Oktoberfest is taking place at Sunnyside Gardens Park this Saturday in an event featuring a beer garden, a pumpkin patch, and an arts and crafts fair with multiple vendors.
The popular event is scheduled for Oct.…
Oct. 5, by Nathaly Pesantez
Police are on the lookout for a man who is allegedly touched a woman’s rear repeatedly while aboard a 7 train, police said.
The incident took place inside a Manhattan-bound 7 train at 5:10 p.m.…
Oct. 4, by Nathaly Pesantez
A man touched his genitals over his clothing while staring at female passengers on a Main Street bound 7-train, according to police.
The public lewdness incident happened on Aug. 31 at around 2:10 p.m.,…
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.…
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.…
Oct. 3, By Nathaly Pesantez
The 7 train is one of four trains deemed the “worst offenders” for subway delays, with delays on this line costing the city between $13.7 million and $29 million annually, according to a recent report from the NYC Comptroller.…