OPINION
By Adam Weinstein, president & CEO of Phipps Houses
On Monday night, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Phipps Houses will host a town hall to foster open dialogue about a new affordable housing development Phipps has proposed for 50-25 Barnett Avenue,…
October 22, By Christian Murray
A new fitness center is opening Monday that aims to help residents get in shape through group workout sessions.
CrossFit Sunnyside will be holding its first class at 6 am, October 26, at 47-01 Barnett Avenue,…
October 21, Staff Report
A Tibetan-American restaurant will be opening on Skillman Avenue where Lety Bakery Café II is currently open.
The owner of the restaurant, called Three Sisters, will occupy 51-18 Skillman Avenue.
The owner, who spoke last week at a Community Board 2 meeting as part of her application for a beer &…
October 20, By Christian Murray
More than 75 dogs—accompanied by their owners– are expected to participate in the fourth annual “Woofside” Halloween Pet Parade this Saturday.
The event, organized by Woodside on the Move, is likely to attract pooches dressed as cowboys,…
October 20, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, parents and dozens of first-grade students from P.S. 343 held a rally yesterday calling for the installation of a traffic light on the corner of 47th Avenue and 42nd Street.…
October 19, By Jackie Strawbridge
Citywide zoning changes that could affect local building heights, housing density and more will be presented and discussed at a public meeting sponsored by Community Board 2 and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer next week.…
October 19, By Christian Murray
About 75 adults—many accompanied by their children–turned out for a rally on 48th Street Sunday to call on the Department of Education to construct a middle school in the neighborhood.
The attendees gathered around a makes-shift stage set up near the corner of 37th Avenue and 48th Street,…
October 16, By Michael Florio
Additional train and bus service will run this weekend as the MTA gears up for the large crowds attending the Mets’ National League Championship Series (NLCS) games 1 and 2 this weekend.
The Mets are set to take on the Cubs both Saturday and Sunday at Citi Field at 8:07 pm.…
October 16, Staff Report
A Mexican restaurant is opening tonight and will be offering free shots throughout the night to celebrate.
The restaurant, called Chihuahuh, is located at the 47-02 Greenpoint Ave. and will be open until 2 am.…
October 15, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Community Board 2 have scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss the controversial Phipps development plan that calls for the construction of a 220-unit, 10 story complex on Barnett Avenue between 50th and 52nd Streets.…