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NYPost: Resident Suing to Reclaim Spot in Sunnyside Community Garden

NEW YORK POST

She was given the heave-hoe.

A Queens woman tossed from her community garden like a rotten radish is hoping a judge will plant the seeds for her return.

Mary Caulfield, 56, wants a court to reinstate her at Sunnyside Community Garden,…

Turkish Cultural Center Celebrates Ramadan under the 7 Train

June 20, By Christian Murray

The Turkish Cultural Center, a Sunnyside-based group dedicated to bridging the gap between religions, put up a large tent under the 7 train yesterday to celebrate Ramadan.

The center served free Turkish food and will do so again tonight and Sunday evening.  …

DOE To Vote On 5-Year Budget; Ignores LIC/Sunnyside Middle School Needs

June 19, By Jackie Strawbridge

The Department of Education will soon vote on a five-year proposed budget that excludes some of western Queens’ most urgent needs, according to parents.

The proposed plan does not set aside funding for new seats in Hunters Point,…

‘I love Paraguay’ to Open Bayside Location

June 18, By Michael Florio

The owners of a popular Sunnyside restaurant will be opening their second location this summer.

The founders of I Love Paraguay, located at 43-16 Greenpoint Ave, are working on opening a restaurant with a similar menu and concept in Bayside.…

$5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold at the Smoke Shop

June 18, Staff Report

The Smoke Shop, located at 45-20 Queens Blvd, sold a scratch-off ticket earlier this month that yielded the purchaser $5 million.

The winner, who the New York State Lottery Commission won’t name, bought a “Cash X  100” ticket for $20.…

Man Breaks into Lenny’s Pizzeria, Police Have Video

June 17, By Christian Murray

A man broke into Lenny’s Pizzeria in the early hours Sunday and took off with $500, police said.

The police said that the suspect kicked in the front glass door at the 44-08 Greenpoint Ave.…

Sunnyside Group Joins Battle to Save Mom & Pop Stores

June 16, By Christian Murray

Iconic mom and pops stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn have been disappearing at a rapid pace and the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce is backing a city council bill that it believes will stop the hemorrhaging before development and rent hikes set in here.…

Many Western Queens Residents Likely to Face Rent Hike

June 12, By Jackie Strawbridge

Two major rent decisions this month could impact thousands of residents across Western Queens.

The City’s Rent Guidelines Board has proposed rent increases of up to two percent for one-year lease renewals and 0.5 to 3.5 percent for two-year renewals.…

Woodside Man Arrested in Sunnyside With 5 ounces of Cocaine, Police Say

June 12, By Christian Murray

A Woodside resident was nabbed Wednesday on drug charges after the police stopped his vehicle on 43rd Avenue, according to the NYPD.

Omar Carbajal, who lives on 50 Street, was driving on 43rd Avenue at about 10 pm when the police noticed he ignored a stop sign at 38th Street.…

Flag Day Parade, Annual Strawberry Fair and Irish Concert All to be Held Tomorrow

June 12, By Christian Murray

About 1,000 attendees are expected to turn out for Sunnyside’s 46th annual Flag Day Parade Saturday.

The parade, which is believed to be the only one in Queens, will start at 11 am on the corner of Greenpoint Avenue and 41st Street with participants marching east to Sabba Park,…