June 14, Staff Report
A driver was fatally struck by a box truck after running a stop sign in Sunnyside on Monday evening.
Police said that Bruce Lanzer, 53, was driving a four-door sedan southbound on 37th Street, when he drove through a stop sign at the intersection with Review Avenue,…
June 13, Staff Report
It would take plenty of haircuts and styling to pay the rent at 47-01 Queens Blvd.
A for-lease sign has appeared in the window at Demi Salon, which has been offering hair coloring and pedicures at that Queens Boulevard location in recent years. …
June 10, Staff Report
A registered dietician and yoga instructor who recently moved to Sunnyside is looking to bring her expertise to everyone’s doorstep.
Lisa Samuels, a certified nutritionist, moved to the area in May with the aim to provide nutrition and health education counseling to what she describes as a neighborhood that is becoming more health conscious.…
June 10, Staff Report
All Saints Episcopal Church is holding its 71st annual Strawberry Fair Saturday starting at 11 a.m. on 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and 43rd Avenue.
There will be a rummage sale, hot dogs, burgers, popcorn,…
New owners have taken over the 40th Street restaurant that was previously occupied by Bucharest and plan to open a similar Eastern European-style venue.
New owners have taken over the 40th Street restaurant that was previously occupied by Bucharest and plan to open a similar Eastern European-style venue.
The establishment, located at 43-45 40th Street, is being called “Boon by Moldova Restaurant” and features Moldovan and Romanian cuisine.…
June 9, By Christian Murray
A budding entrepreneur is putting her life savings on the line to take an old store on 43rd Avenue and create a new upscale bar/restaurant.
Esther Hwang, who plans to convert 49-09 43 Ave.…
June 8, By Michael Florio
The annual art fair at Queen of Angels Church is returning for a ninth year.
The art fair, which is hosted by Sunnyside Artists, will take place this Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,…
June 8, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 elected a new chairperson last week after Pat O’Brien announced last month that he was stepping down from the top job.
The new chair is Denise Keehan-Smith, a third generation Woodsider,…
June 7, By Michael Florio
About 1,000 attendees are expected to turn out for Sunnyside’s 48th annual Flag Day Parade Saturday.
The parade, which is believed to be the only one in Queens, will start at 11 am on the corner of Greenpoint Avenue and 41st Street with participants marching east to Joe Sabba Park,…
June 7, By Christian Murray
Humbled by Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer’s rejection of its 208-unit Barnett Avenue plan last week, representatives of Phipps Houses adopted a more conciliatory approach when they presented their application to Community Board 2 Thursday.…