Jan. 14, By Christian Murray and Michael Florio
The Chairman of Astoria’s Community Board 1 Vinicio Donato has held the top job since 1979.
Meanwhile, all the leading figures on the Community Board 1 have been there since the 1980s—including those in charge of zoning and overseeing liquor licenses.…
Jan. 13, By Christian Murray
A piece of public art went up today on a large billboard on Greenpoint Avenue—between 45th and 46th Streets.
The artwork has been installed by “14X48,” a non-profit organization that takes vacant billboards and then brightens them up through public art.…
Jan. 12, By Christian Murray
This Sunnyside bar/restaurant got off to a tough start.
Over Time, located at 39-31 Queens Blvd, opened in August and promised that it would offer live music, DJs and dancing. The owner, however, quickly received word from officials that these activities were not sanctioned in accordance to its liquor license and it was forced to close.…
Jan. 10, Staff Report
Two cars collided at the corner of 43rd Street and 43rd Avenue Friday night, with one vehicle flipping over, according to witnesses.
The incident reportedly took place about 11:45 pm.
The NYPD and FDNY’s press office had no information on the incident.…
Jan. 10, By Christian Murray
Another slice of Queens Blvd real estate has just hit the market.
The owner of 43-19 Queens Blvd has just listed the property for $4.5 million.
The building is currently occupied by Subway, Lucky’s Salon and Realty Depot.…
Jan. 7, By Christian Murray
Another big building is coming to Sunnyside/Woodside.
A 7-story building is likely to go up on 50th Street and Queens Blvd—next to Boston Market, according to Department of Building records.
The owner of the property,…
Jan. 6, By Christian Murray
A large piece of Queens Blvd property is likely to be changing hands for a whopping $7.8 million, according to the real estate data provider Property Shark.
The 43-24 Queens Blvd property—which incorporates stores such as Dave’s Bagels to Amazon Pharmacy—is 9,500 square feet and represents about half the block on the south side of the boulevard between 43rd and 44th Streets.…
Jan. 5, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside Center Cinema played its final film last night representing an end of an era.
The theater was in operation since the late 1940s at a time when there were at least three other movie theaters in the neighborhood as well as the Sunnyside Garden Arena,…
Jan.3, By Christian Murray
The glow has worn off a local tanning business.
In-Bloom Tanning, known for its bronzing lamps and spray-on tans, has closed.
The owners of the 43-50 42nd Street establishment had prided themselves on offering “unparalleled rates for quality UV and Airbrush Tanning.”
The store also offered spray tanning for wedding parties and special events.…
Jan. 2, By Christian Murray
A 63-year-old Sunnyside Gardens man was thrown to the ground outside his home by two teenagers who then fled off with his backpack, according to police.
The incident took place outside 39-55 46th Street as the victim was walking southbound toward his home.…