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Smash Old Jack-O-Lanterns Into Compost At Sunnyside Greenmarket

November 6, Staff Report

Instead of throwing out this Halloween’s jack-o-lanterns, Sunnyside residents can smash them apart with their neighbors on Saturday.

The second annual Pumpkin Smash at the Sunnyside Greenmarket will take place from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.,…

Annual Craft And Art Fair Offers Wares From Ceramics To Comics

November 5, By Michael Florio

The yearly pre-holiday Craft and Art Fair will take place in Sunnyside on Sunday, with 40 vendors expected to participate.

Vendors will offer jewelry, ceramics, quilts, Christmas ornaments, woodwork, knitting, paintings, photographs and comics.…

Food-Focused Bike Tour Rides Through Queens This Weekend

November 5, By Michael Florio

Cyclists will take a tour of world cuisines within the borough this weekend on a bike ride from Long Island City to Flushing.

The Queens Bike Initiative will host a food tour along the 7-train called Cycle the 7,…

Taste of Woodside to Take Place Nov. 12, About 20 Restaurants Expected

Nov. 4, By Christian Murray

Get ready to sample the diverse food of Woodside.

Woodside on the Move, a local non-profit, will be hosting its fourth annual “Taste of Woodside” on Nov. 12 and plans to showcase the cuisine offered by as many as 20 local restaurants.…

Man Steals Drum Kit from Guitar Center, Police Say

November 4, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a drum kit module, priced at over $2,000 from a Long Island City music store.

The thief allegedly entered Guitar Center, located at 34-17 48th Street,…

Dr. Jill Biden To Visit LaGuardia Community College

November 2, Staff Report

The Second Lady of the United States will visit Long Island City this week as part of an effort to promote community colleges.

Jill Biden, a longtime educator and wife of Vice President Joe Biden,…

Executive Director of Thalia Theater to Receive Sunnysider of Year Award Tuesday

November 2, By Michael Florio

The sixth annual Sunnysider of the Year award will be given out tomorrow night.

Angel Gil Orrios, Artistic/Executive Director of the Thalia Hispanic Theatre, will receive the Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year award for his cultural contributions to the neighborhood.…

Phipps Houses Presents its Case for Barnett Building, But Few Are Won Over

October 30, By Christian Murray

More than 200 residents attended a town hall meeting Monday to learn more about Phipps Houses’ proposed plan to build a 10-story, 220-unit building at 50-24 Barnett Avenue.

The meeting was set up following heavy opposition from residents about the plan when it became public in June.…