November 21, By Christian Murray
The Sprint Store on Greenpoint Avenue was robbed yesterday by two men who threatened the employees at gunpoint, according to police.
The men walked into the 46-31 Greenpoint Avenue store at about 12:35 pm,…
November 21, By Christian Murray
More than 1,000 people walked over the Queensboro Bridge to Trump Tower Saturday to voice their dismay about the racist rhetoric coming from Donald Trump in recent months.
Holding signs of “Melting Pot not Despot” and “Build Bridges not Walls,” the protesters gathered at Dutch Kills Green around 1 pm and began their walk after being fired up by speeches from Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
November 20, Staff Report
The police arrested a man Friday night who was allegedly firing shots from a 9mm pistol in the vicinity of 43rd Street and Barnett Avenue.
The police responded to 911 calls of shots fired at around 10pm and were able to nab the perpetrator on the corner of 42nd and Skillman Avenue outside Lou Lodati Park.…
November 20, Staff Report
Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman’s wallet from her shopping cart inside Food Bazaar last month.
The incident allegedly took place about 1:50 pm Saturday, October 22, at the 42-02 Northern Boulevard supermarket.…
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer received an e-mail this afternoon calling him a traitor and that the penalty for traitors is death.
The e-mail arrived at 3:35 pm, about half an hour after Van Bramer sent out a mass email reminding his constituents about his march this Saturday over the Queensboro Bridge to Trump Tower to protest the President Elect’s discriminatory pledges.…
November 17, By Hannah Wulkan
More than 500 people gathered at the Sunnyside Community Services Center last night to denounce President-elect Donald Trump and his ideology and to brainstorm future political action.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer hosted a community speak out and brought together local organizations and community members to share their feelings about the election results and figure out ways to combat Trump’s controversial pledges.…
November 16, By Hannah Wulkan
Demonstrations and protests have dominated cities across the country since the election last week, and now a local politician is getting in on the action.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer will be leading a march across the Queensboro Bridge to Trump Tower on Saturday to protest against the values that President Elect Donald Trump espouses.…
November 16, Staff Report
The police have released photos of a man wanted in connection with a burglary that took place at a children’s play studio on Queens Boulevard last month.
Sabrina’s, which offers children’s parties and play space at 52-07 Queens Blvd, …
November 14, By Hannah Wulkan
Grab your passport, it’s time to shop.
Sunnyside residents will have the opportunity to save money and win prizes by shopping locally for all their holiday gifts.
Sunnyside Shines, the local Business Improvement District,…
November 11, By Hannah Wulkan
For all those looking to take action against hate following the election on Tuesday, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is hosting two events to facilitate community action and support.
Van Bramer is holding a Community Speak Out next Wednesday as a way for community members to learn how to get involved and support their minority neighbors,…