July 22, By Michael Florio
Many animals in Sunnyside have suddenly died in the past two weeks and residents are fearful that someone might be deliberately killing them with rat poison.
Five squirrels, one raccoon, one feral cat and a resident’s dog have all suddenly died. …
July 21, By Michael Florio
The second annual Sunnyside Post Mile is set to take place around the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside in September.
The event, scheduled for Sept. 10, is for both runners and walkers, and the goal is to raise funds for a number of local groups.…
Op-ed by Melissa Orlando and Brandon Mosley, Access Queens
This week, Governor Cuomo, along with MTA Chair Thomas Prendergast and NYCT President Ronnie Hakim unveiled a plan to revitalize and modernize New York City’s subways.
The Governor announced plans to add 1,025 new subway cars with wider doors and modern features – including 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars,…
July 20, By Christian Murray
The traditional Irish supermarket Butcher Block is expanding onto Queens Boulevard, taking over the space that had been previously been occupied by Pure Spa & Salon.
The Butcher Block, located at 43-46 41st St.,…
July 18, Staff Report
H&R Block is opening an office at the very same Queens Blvd location that it permanently closed in April.
Nelson Yadgarov, who was in charge of finding a tenant for the 44-03 Queens Blvd space,…
July 18, By Christian Murray
Hundreds of men spent the weekend in a long line that snaked its way through a number of Long Island City streets as they sought an application for the prized Local 1 Plumber apprenticeship program.…
July 15, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who attempted to rape a woman at a Woodside Avenue residence.
The 24-year-old female was inside a vestibule located at 66-14 Woodside Ave. on June 9 at 10:30 p.m.,…
July 14, Staff Report
The first ever Boulevard Film Festival will take place this weekend, featuring Queens-based independent filmmakers as well as Sunnyside businesses.
The festival will screen about two dozen short films July 15 to July 17, at the Thalia Spanish Theatre (41-17 Greenpoint Ave),…
July 14, By Michael Florio
A long-standing Sunnyside bakery has closed.
La Marjolaine, which has operated at 50-17 Skillman Ave since 1951, recently closed.
Several “For Rent” have been plastered all over the store’s front gate.
The bakery, which has had a number of owners over the years,…
July 13, Staff Report
Sunnysiders looking to de-clutter this summer, or pick up some new treasures, can come to a local “stop ‘n’ swap” this weekend.
The Sunnyside Stop ‘N’ Swap will take place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…