March 23, By Christian Murray
The first formal step to landmark the Clock Tower will take place tomorrow when the Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to evaluate whether a public hearing should be held as part of the process to landmark the famous building.…
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Big Media Takes a Close Look at Sunnyside: NYTimes, CBS 2
March 21, Staff Report
Sunnyside has been getting plenty of media attention by the big-city press in the past week.
On Wednesday, The New York Times released an article that looked into the neighborhood and referred to Sunnyside as the ‘Mayberry Near Midtown.’
Sunnyside,
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Independent Pharmacy to Open on Queens Boulevard; Optical Store to Replace Pink Icing
March 21, Staff Report
Despite the presence of several big-box drug stores, another independent pharmacy is about to open in Sunnyside.
Platinum Pharmacy, located at 46-21 Queens Blvd, is moving into the space that was previously occupied by Mediterraneo,…
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.…
Subway Advocacy Group Takes Aim at Cuomo Over Poor Train Service
March 18, By Christian Murray
A New York City subway advocacy group is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature to provide the funding needed to fix the decaying No. 7, N and Q lines.
The group,…
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.…