Jan. 29, By Christian Murray
A Boston man who murdered a Berkeley Towers resident inside the victim’s apartment was convicted yesterday of second degree murder, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Raymond Epps, 58, strangled and robbed Wayne Graves,…
Jan. 29, By Christian Murray
The expansion of Bar 43 & Grill is almost complete and the neighborhood sports bar is reopening tonight.
The bar, located at 43-06 43rd Street, has expanded into the space beside it, which was previously occupied by the Sunnyside Meat Market.…
Jan. 28, By Christian Murray
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan announced today that she wants to be the next speaker of the New York State Assembly.
Nolan’s announcement came shortly after Sheldon Silver, the longtime leader of the assembly, agreed to give up the position he has held for 21 years as a result of federal corruption charges.…
Jan. 27, Staff Report
The storm may not have lived up to the hype but Sunnyside was still left with plenty of snow.
Here is some of the aftermath.…
Jan. 26, Staff Report
The Queens Democratic machine is starting to flex its muscles and is calling for Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan to be next speaker should Sheldon Speaker be toppled, according to the New York Observer.
Top officials with the Queens Democratic Party are calling Assembly members in Queens,…
Jan. 24, By Christian Murray
The city council passed legislation this week that included the co-naming of 46th Street in honor of the late Luke Adams.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer submitted Adams’ name Thursday and provided his council colleagues with a brief description of what Adams was like.…
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
Two officers from the 108th received an award this week after being deemed heroes for saving the life of a LaGuardia professor last month.
Police Officers Corey Sarro and William Calderera were on routine patrol on Tuesday,…
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
A Sunnyside resident is organizing a one mile fun run as part of her quest to raise funds for the Coalition for the Homeless.
Leonor White, who is originally from Spain, is planning to hold the event on May 31st and has already received the permits necessary from the NYPD to use the streets.…
Jan. 23, By Christian Murray
Signage that went up at the former Dime Bank location on Queens Blvd Wednesday indicated that a new bank tenant was moving in.
Exterior signs read: “Fisher Bank,” and inside there were posters advertising retirement accounts and current interest rates.…
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside, NY:
When he’s asked the tough questions, he typically doesn’t duck for cover.
What are your thoughts on 5Pointz? Private property, he responds.
What do you think of building on the Sunnyside Yards?…