March 2, By Michael Florio
Sunnyside Shines, a Business Improvement District dedicated to promoting Sunnyside’s commercial zone, will hold its annual meeting on March 9 to outline its upcoming plans and elect its board.
Sunnyside Shines has an annual budget of about $360,000 and the funds are used to market,…
March 2, By Michael Florio
Sports Authority plans to close nearly one third of its 450 stores, the company announced today.
The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to cut 140 stores nationwide. If the court grants it bankruptcy protection,…
March 1, Staff Report
The Queens Library board has selected Dennis Walcott, a former head of New York City schools, as President and CEO, the library announced Tuesday.
The announcement comes more than a year after Walcott’s predecessor, Thomas Galante,…
March 1, Staff Report
A man who told by police that he was robbed by a woman in a Queens Blvd hotel room last week was destined for a surprise after thinking he was in for a good time.…
March 1, By Jackie Strawbridge
Irish music around the neighborhood will keep the party going after the St. Pat’s for All parade on Sunday.
St. Pat’s for All steps off at 43rd Street/Skillman Avenue at 2 p.m., and the fourth annual Irish Music Festival hosted by Sunnyside’s Boulevard Bars begins at 3 p.m.…
February 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan has closed two of her district offices and opened a new one in Long Island City.
Her former Sunnyside office, at 41-02 Queens Blvd., and Ridgewood office, at 61-08 Linden St.,…
Feb. 29, Staff Report
A Queens Boulevard lounge/club/Greek restaurant and sports bar rolled into one has finally closed.
OT, as in Over Time, suffered from a string of hardships shortly after the 39-31 Queens Blvd establishment opened in 2014 (see story).…
February 28, By Christian Murray
McDonald’s is closing its Greenpoint Avenue store for good, according to workers.
The workers at the 45-06 Greenpoint Avenue location said it would be shutting down tonight and they were not sure why. Customers who were in the fast food restaurant today were surprised to hear the workers tell them the news.…
February 27, Staff Report
Skillman Avenue bars and restaurants are gearing up for Oscar night Sunday.
Claret Wine Bar, located at 46-02 Skillman Avenue, is hosting an event starting at 7 pm dedicated to Tinseltown.
Meanwhile, the Cooper Kettle,…
February 26, By Christian Murray
The commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct has put several nightclub owners on notice: Control your patrons or we will close you down.
Captain John Travaglia, who is in charge of the precinct,…