Feb. 3, By Christian Murray
The city has plans to develop thousands of affordable apartments over the Sunnyside Yards.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, during his state of the city address today, said that he aims to build 11,250 affordable units over the yards and said that the housing could cater to more than 30,000 people.…
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan has announced that she has dropped out of the process to become speaker of the New York State assembly.
Nolan released a statement on Facebook at about 5:00pm.
Statement from Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan
Let me first thank my husband,…
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.…
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.…
Jan. 30, Staff Report
Burger King, the fast-food restaurant located at 40-15 Queens Boulevard, has been temporarily closed by the Health Department.
This is the second time in less than a year that this restaurant has been closed by the health department.…
Jan. 29, By Christian Murray
A Boston man who murdered a Berkeley Towers resident inside the victim’s apartment was convicted yesterday of second degree murder, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Raymond Epps, 58, strangled and robbed Wayne Graves,…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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,…