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Sunnyside Comedy Announces Second Christmas Show Lineup

December 14, Staff Report

Late night comedy will come to Maggie Mae’s this week for the second annual Sunnyside Comedy “X-Mas Show.”

The show starts at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16, and is hosted by co-producers Colin Anton Samuel and Lindsay Goldwert.…

Skateboarding Feature At Windmuller Park “Off The Table” After Petition

December 14, By Christian Murray

When Woodside resident Gennaro Massaro heard the Parks Department was considering installing a skateboard area in Windmuller Park, he took swift action.

Massaro, a Berkeley Towers resident who lives across the street from the park,…

Sunnyside Community Services Honored For ‘Age Smart’ Business

December 11, Staff Report

Finding a job isn’t always easy for the elderly, but one local organization has been recognized for advancing seniors’ careers.

Sunnyside Community Services is one of six New York City businesses to win the Age Smart Employer Awards.…

Queens Blvd Bike Lanes Under Fire From Locals

December 10, By Christian Murray

The bicycle lanes on Queens Boulevard have come under fire in recent weeks with several pedestrians complaining that they are hazardous, while some drivers are upset about congestion.

Denise Keehan-Smith, chair of Community Board 2’s Transportation Committee,…

Al Volpe, Beloved Local Advocate, Has Passed Away

December 9, By Christian Murray

Long-time community leader Al Volpe passed away today. He was 90.

Volpe, who lived in the Woodside’s Berkeley Towers, was a long-time member of Community Board 2 and a former board member of the neighborhood group Woodside on the Move.…

Driver Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Woodside Crash

Dec. 7, Staff Report

A driver was killed and a passenger left in critical condition after he lost control of his vehicle in Woodside on Sunday night and slammed into a cement barrier, according to police.

The 30-year-old driver was traveling westbound on Laurel Hill Boulevard and lost control of his 2000 Honda Accord at the intersection of 48th Street at about 10:30 pm.…

Subway Store on Queens Blvd to Split in Two, Building Sells for $3.45 million

December 3, By Christian Murray

The space occupied by Subway Restaurant on the corner of 44th and Queens Blvd (north) is being split into two.

Subway will continue to occupy half of the 43-19 Queens Blvd ground floor space with the other half being converted into a lottery/convenience store.…

Hit And Run Penalties Would Jump For Repeat Offenders If Van Bramer Bill Goes Through

December 3, By Jackie Strawbridge

After proposing new penalties for hit and run drivers that were passed last year, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has introduced a new bill aimed at drivers who repeatedly flee the scene of crashes.

The legislation is intended as an additional deterrent against hit and run drivers,…