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Queens Library Board Selects New President/CEO

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,…

Man Gets Robbed inside Woodside Hotel Room

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.…

4th Annual Irish Music Festival To Follow St. Pat’s For All

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.…

OT Runs Out of Time, Landlord Takes Possession

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).…

McDonald’s Closing its Greenpoint Ave. Restaurant, Workers Say

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.…

Skillman Avenue Gets Ready for Oscars

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,…

Cops To Clubs: Control Your Patrons Or Close

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,…

Netflix and Marvel TV to Shoot “Luke Cage” Throughout Neighborhood on Friday

February 25, Staff Report

Fans of Marvel comics may get a chance to see the filming of a Netflix series to be based on the African-American superhero “Luke Cage”at various locations throughout Sunnyside and Woodside Friday.

Street signs posted indicate that parking will be closed for filming on 47th Ave between 43rd and 46th Streets,…