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Owner of Queens Blvd Site Plans to Develop It

March 19, By Christian Murray

The owners of a large Queens Blvd site are looking to develop the property.

The site, located at 38-15 Queens Blvd, is currently being used as a car wash facility and is zoned for manufacturing.…

Subway Fares to Rise Sunday Despite Limited No. 7 Train Service

March 19, Staff Report

Despite the No. 7 train skipping several Flushing-bound Sunnyside stops this Sunday, subway prices will still be going up that very same day.

MTA fares are scheduled to rise this Sunday, March 22, after being approved in January.…

Lenny’s Pizza–Located on Greenpoint Ave.–For Sale

March 17, Staff Report

Lenny’s Pizza, located at 44-08 Greenpoint Avenue, is for sale.

The pizzeria, which opened in 2010, is on the market for between $450,000 and $700,000, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

The listing comes shortly after the opening of Nonna Ginna,…

Tibetan Restaurant Opens on 47th Avenue

March 16, By Michael Florio

The owner of a popular Tibetan restaurant in Jackson Heights has opened a second location—this one in Sunnyside.

Tenzing Tsering, who has owned GangJong Restaurant for the past three years, opened Punda Tibetan Restaurant,…

Queens World Film Festival Kicks Off Tuesday, Includes Sunnyside film

March 16, By Michael Florio

The Queens World Film Festival (QWFF), which will screen more than 100 independent films, kicks off tomorrow night at the Museum of Moving Image.

The festival, which runs from March 17 through 22nd, will feature 117 films from 30 nations.…

Mexican Restaurant Focusing on Cemitas to Open on 48th Avenue

March 13, By Christian Murray

A restaurant is opening on 48th Avenue that will focus on selling Central Mexican sandwiches—known as cemitas.

The establishment, to be aptly named Cemita’s, will be located at 45-14 48th Ave. taking over the space that was proviously occupied by a Esmeralda.…

Rustic Bar/Restaurant to Open at Corner of 43rd Street/43rd Ave.

March 12, By Christian Murray

A new bar/restaurant is expected to open on the corner of 43rd Street and 43rd Avenue this summer.

The bar, to be called The Lowery Bar & Kitchen, will be taking over the space that was previously occupied by Sofra,…

Van Bramer Lambasts MTA Over 7 Train Weekday Service, MTA Pushes Back

March 11, By Christian Murray

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer took off the gloves this morning and threw a volley of punches at the MTA concerning its No. 7 train weekday service.

Van Bramer, who was joined by several disgruntled 7 train riders,…