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Dumplings & Noodle Eatery Expected to Open Late January

Dec. 31, By Christian Murray

A dumplings and noodles eatery is expected to open on 46th Street by the end of January.

The owner of Dumplings & Things, which will be located at 45-26 46th Street, said that she has nearly completed construction and aims to open late January.…

Center Cinemas One of Six NYC Film Theaters to Play ‘The Interview’

Dec. 24, By Michael Florio

Sunnyside residents won’t have to go far to see ‘The Interview.’

Only six theaters in New York City are believed to be playing the film—one of which is Sunnyside Center Cinema.

“We are a cinema and we believe in freedom of choice in our country,” said Rudy Prashard,…

More Than 1,100 Trees Planted in Western Queens, 420 in Sunnyside/Woodside

Dec. 23, By Michael Florio

Western Queens has gotten a whole lot greener in the past four years—as one community group has planted more than 1,100 trees.

Partnership for Parks, which represents a collaboration between the non-profit group City Parks Foundation and the Parks Department,…

Sunnysiders Unite to Save Their Cherished Theater

Dec. 22, By Christian Murray

Nearly 175 Sunnyside residents—many accompanied by children—turned out for a rally Sunday afternoon in an attempt to save Sunnyside Center Cinemas from the wrecking ball.

Many residents who attended the rally, which took place outside the Queens Blvd.-theater,…

Faith-Based Organizations, Community to Hold Vigil For Slain Officers

Dec. 21, Staff Report
Faith-based organizations will out coming tomorrow (Monday) to pay tribute to the officers tragically murdered in Brooklyn Saturday.

A candlelight vigil will be held at Police Precinct 108 at 6:30 pm for the community to pay its respects to the fallen NYPD Offices Wenjian Lui and Rafael Ramos.…

Sunnyside Elementary School Renamed ‘The Walter McCaffrey Campus’

Dec. 19, By Michael Florio

The new elementary school on 42nd Street in Sunnyside has been renamed The Walter McCaffrey Campus.

McCaffrey, who was born and raised in Woodside, represented the 26th Council district—that Jimmy Van Bramer represents today–between 1985 and 2001.…

Resident Produces Video: ‘Christmas in Sunnyside’

Christmas in Sunnyside, Queens, NYC from George on Vimeo.

A Sunnyside resident has put together a video titled “Christmas in Sunnyside”.

George Burles, who provides frequent videos to this site, shot it in the past week.…