May 4, By Christian Murray
Despite there being little sign of progress, the owner of a new bar that is expected to open on the corner of 43rd Street and 43rd Avenue said it is still on track.
John Keogh,…
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Sunnyside kids’ Bar Mitzvah projects brings Detroit and New York little league teams together for big game
April 4, By Michael Florio
What started as a Bar Mitzvah project with the aim of helping little league kids in Detroit has two years later turned into a full-on game between two little league clubs—Detroit Police Athletic League vs.…
Italian Restaurant to Open on Corner of Queens Blvd/40th Street This Week
May 3, By Christian Murray
An Italian restaurant will be opening on Queens Blvd. this week—where the New Post Coffee Shop was located for 50 years.
The restaurant, called Soleluna, is owned by three Italians, one of whom lives on the same 40th Street block as the 40-01 Queens Blvd establishment.…
Vendor From Nepal Raises Funds For Earthquake Victims at Sunnyside Greenmarket
April 2, By Kim Brown
Among apples, doughnuts and pies, a 27-year-old Sunnyside Greenmarket vendor, who grew up in Kathmandu, placed a sign that read ‘Pray for Nepal’ and a collection jar.
By 2 p.m., the Breezy Hill Orchard employee raised nearly $100 for victims of a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that claimed at least 6,500 lives and left more than 14,000 people injured.…
The Man behind Big Bird to be at Museum of Moving Image Sunday
May 1, By Michael Florio
The man behind Big Bird is going to be at the Museum of the Moving Image this Sunday.
Carroll Spinney, the 80-year-old puppeteer, who is known for his roles as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch will be greeting fans at the museum prior to the screening of a film about his illustrious career.…
Local Firehouses Open to the Public Saturday
May 1, Staff Report
The FDNY will be opening their fire houses to the public tomorrow—Saturday—in celebration of their 150th anniversary.
There are several firehouses throughout Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City district that will be open between the hours of 1-3 pm.…
Several Pols Reject Plan Calling For Toll on Queensboro Bridge
April 30, By Michael Florio
Several Queens law makers are opposed to a proposal that calls for charging commuters a toll for crossing over the Queensboro Bridge—calling it “fundamentally unfair.”
The proposal, put forward by the lobby group Move NY in February,…
Residents Complain About Noise and After-Hours Drinking at 48th Street Establishment
April 29, By Christian Murray
A bar/restaurant located on the corner of 48th Street and Barnett Avenue has come under fire by local residents.
Several residents have complained about noise coming from the 47-15 Barnett Avenue establishment, while others allege that it has been operating well past 4 am (after hours).…
Small Fire Breaks Out at PJ Horgan’s, No Reported Injuries
April 28, By Christian Murray
A small fire broke out at PJ Horgan’s Tuesday evening.
About 60 firefighters arrived at the 42-17 Queens Blvd bar at about 5:50 pm and brought the fire under control by about 6:20pm, according to the FDNY.…
Café Marlene, Which Opened in 2010, Is For Sale
April 28, By Michael Florio
Café Marlene, a Sunnyside/Woodside wine bar that opened in 2010, is for sale.
The establishment, best known for its crepes and artistic events, offers its patrons a cozy upstairs space as well as access to a large downstairs area.…