June 7, By Christian Murray
The Dog & the Duck, a gastropub located at 45-20 Skillman Avenue, got the approval it needed from the Community Board Thursday to add 12 outdoor seats.
The approval was controversial and was not rubber stamped like most applications for side-walk seating.…
June 5, By Christian Murray
The configuration of Queens Boulevard is about to undergo significant change following the approval of its traffic safety plan by Community Board 2 last night.
The Community Board unanimously approved the Department of Transportation’s plan that will add protected bike lanes and a pedestrian path to the middle of Queens Blvd—as well as change the traffic flow in order to make the corridor safer.…
June 4, By Michael Florio
Sunnyside residents will have the opportunity to come out and support local artists this Sunday and perhaps enjoy a free glass of wine in the process.
The annual Queen of Angels Art Fair, which is being put together by Sunnyside Artists,…
June 4, By Christian Murray
The owner of the building located at 47-16 to 47-24 Greenpoint Avenue will start demolishing the structure in about two weeks, according to the owner.
Meir Babaev, a partner in AB Capstone, said that the demolition process will be quick and that construction is expected to begin in September. …
June 3, By Michael Florio
Two local organizations have teamed up to turn Sunnyside’s Bliss Plaza into a performance center once a month.
Sunnyside Shines and ReCreate Queens, a local group dedicated to putting on artistic performances, have joined forces to host a performance series every third Thursday each month from June to October at Bliss Plaza,…
June 3, Staff Report
A man climbed through an unlocked window into a Sunnyside apartment before taking off with a watch and $300 in cash, police said.
The man gained entry to a 48th Avenue/47th Street apartment by climbing the fire escape and opening a second floor unlocked window,…
June 2, Staff Report
Parking spots are in short supply in Sunnyside and one driver was irate when he/she struggled to find a space.
A blue sedan was parked on 43rd Street (between Skillman Avenue and 43rd Ave.) and was a few feet short of parking right up to a no parking sign.…
June 1, Staff Report
Hundreds of runners turned out Sunday to participate in the inaugural Sunnyside Post Mile.
The event, which was held to raise funds for the Coalition for the Homeless, drew more than 500 runners and wound up raising a net total of $10,500.…
May 29, By Christian Murray
The Sunnyside Post Mile kicks off Sunday with more than 400 participants expected to run/walk to help raise funds for the Coalition for the Homeless.
Leonor White, the event organizer, said the goal is to raise about $7,000,…
May 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Sunnyside Gardens Park will be packed this Saturday with carnival games and activities ranging from bouncy houses to sword fighting.
Tomorrow is the Sunnyside Gardens Community Association’s Memorial Day Fair, which will take place from noon to 5 p.m.…