February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…
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Globe Tavern to Host David Bowie Tribute Sunday
February 16, By Michael Florio
A local bar will pay tribute to the late music legend David Bowie this weekend.
The Globe Tavern, located at 49-10 Skillman Ave., along with Trevor Bowen Music will host Bowie Sound + Vision: A Celebration this Sunday starting at 6 p.m.…
Man Who Murdered Woodsider and Left His Body in Bathtub Gets 25-Years to Life
February 17, By Christian Murray
A Boston man who murdered a Woodside resident inside the victim’s apartment was sentenced to 25 years to life yesterday, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Raymond Epps, 59, strangled and robbed Wayne Graves,…
7 Train Shaken By Mechanical Problems During Evening Commute, Service Briefly Halted
February 16, By Jackie Strawbridge
7 train service was halted during the afternoon commute today, after a Queens-bound train suffered what passengers described as an adrenaline-inducing incident.
According to the MTA, the train had a “mechanical problem” at the Hunters Point Avenue stop at 4:30 p.m.…
Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Queens Blvd, Second ‘Riko’ In Sunnyside
February 16, By Christian Murray
Riko Peruvian Cuisine, formerly known as Pio Pio Riko, opened its second Sunnyside restaurant yesterday.
The new restaurant is located at 43-22 Queens Blvd. and is smaller than its more prominent establishment at 45-23 Greenpoint Ave.…
Merchant Profile: Mario’s Restaurant
February 12, Sunnyside Shines
Mario’s Restaurant celebrates 30 years in business this month, on February 21st.
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Carlos and Lynn Chauca, the restaurant serves northern Italian dishes in a classic atmosphere with dark wood paneling and low lighting.…
New Owners To Revamp Molly Blooms, Rename It
February 11, By Christian Murray
The new owners of Molly Blooms, who took over the establishment three weeks ago from Ciaran Staunton, have big plans to overhaul the well-known gastropub.
The owners will rename the 43-13 Queens Blvd. establishment in about two months.…
Burglar Breaks into Sunnyside Apartment, Takes $13K in Jewelry, Police Say
February 10, Staff Report
The police are looking to question a man who broke into a Sunnyside apartment in broad daylight and stole $13,000 of jewelry two weeks ago.
The alleged perpetrator gained access to the apartment—located in the vicinity of 43rd Avenue and 46th Street—through the front door and removed the jewelry from a drawer.…
7 Train Riders Deserve Better, Van Bramer Says
February 9, By Christian Murray
Several Queens-based council members are calling on the MTA to conduct a top-to-bottom study of the 7 line claiming that weekday service is unreliable and riders are often left waiting on overcrowding platforms as they try to make their way into work.…
Rally For Better 7 Train Service Planned Tomorrow
February 8, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and the transit advocacy group Access Queens will hold a rally under the 40th Street subway station Tuesday morning to call on the MTA to improve 7 train service.
The rally,…