August 31, By Hannah Wulkan
A 25-year-old man smashed his car into a barrier on the Long Island Expressway this morning leading to his own death and those of his two passengers, as well as injuries to another 11 motorists.…
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Sunnyside bars/restaurants to offer discounted beer for Sunnyside Mile
August 31, Staff Report
The second annual Sunnyside Post Mile is set to take place around the streets of Sunnyside in 10 days time and many of the local bars and restaurants are encouraging residents to register.
Several bars and restaurants will be providing discounted beer on the day of the September 10 run/walk for participants.…
The Queens Motor Inn, A Well-Known Hot Sheets Hotel, To Face the Wrecking Ball
August 30, By Hannah Wulkan
The Queens Motor Inn in Woodside, a hot sheets hotel where rooms are rented by the hour, will be torn down to make way for a new apartment complex next summer.
Owners of the one-star Yelp reviewed motel,…
First Central Savings Bank to close Sunnyside branch
August 29, Staff Report
The Sunnyside branch of First Central Savings Bank will be closing at the end of October, according to signage posted at the location.
The Sunnyside branch, located at 45-08 46th Street, is one of nine locations that the bank currently operates.…
Woodside Residents Show Solidarity for Transgender Woman beaten in bias attack
August 26, By Hannah Wulkan
The transgender woman who was hit over the head with a hammer last week in Woodside spoke at a rally yesterday beside local politicians to raise awareness and end violence against trans women.
The rally,…
Woodside: Roosevelt Avenue house to be demolished for six-story building
August 24, Staff Report
A six-story building is going up on Roosevelt Avenue where a two-story house is currently located.
Plans were filed with the Dept. of Buildings Tuesday for a six-story mixed use building at 51-21 Roosevelt Avenue.…
Woodside: Transgender woman allegedly attacked for being gay, Van Bramer to hold rally
August 24, By Hannah Wulkan
Police are investigating an incident last week when a transgender woman was struck in the head with a hammer as a hate crime, and several councilmen are speaking up against violence toward transgender women.…
Quality Inn on Queens Boulevard becomes a housing shelter, Elected officials and community blindsided
August 23, By Christian Murray
Homeless families have been moving into a Woodside hotel in recent weeks yet the Department of Homeless Services has notified no one.
The Quality Inn, located at 53-05 Queens Boulevard, is being used as a temporary homeless shelter.…
Hart Playground, located at 37th Ave. and 65th Street, to get a $3 million upgrade
August 22, By Hannah Wulkan
Several local lawmakers announced today that a Woodside playground is getting a $3 million makeover that would add several new features and clearly delineate the children’s section.
Hart playground, located at 37th Avenue and 65th Street,…
De Blasio and Van Bramer exchange words over Phipps Development
August 19, By Hannah Wulkan
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Mayor Bill de Blasio have indirectly exchanged harsh words over the last two days about the Phipps Housing project in Sunnyside.
Words were fired back-and-forth after de Blasio lashed out how an affordable project in Upper Manhattan was voted down in the council earlier in the week.…