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No. 7 train riders face a tough commute home

Rush hour commuters, who live in Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, are going to face a horrid time coming home from Manhattan tonight.

The No. 7 train– as of 4:45 pm– remains out of service for No.7 train commuters looking to leave Manhattan.…

7 Train Commuters Left Stranded

Feb.2, Staff Report

No. 7 train commuters riding between Flushing Main Street and 42nd St-Times Square have been left stranded for hours as ice on the third rail has resulted in no train service in either direction.

Many commuters in Sunnyside said around noon that they had been waiting for the train for over two hours–as power on the line had gone out.…

Bar 43 Completes Expansion, Reopens Tonight

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.…

Nolan Announces That She Wants Assembly Speaker Job

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.…

Sunnyside Digs Out after ‘Historic’ Storm

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.…

Cathy Nolan is Being DIscussed as the Next Assembly Speaker

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,…

City Council Signs Off on Luke Adams Way

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.…

Two Cops Receive Award For Saving LaGuardia Professor’s Life

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,…