April 8, By Christian Murray
To its many detractors, Community Board 2 was viewed as lacking transparency and a place where younger people felt disenfranchised.
However, in recent times that perception has been changing as newer, younger and more diverse members have joined the board and a bigger push has been made to notify the public of meetings and its decisions.…
April 8, Staff Report
Two men broke into a Woodside apartment building Monday and took off with two bicycles, according to police.
The men allegedly forced their way through the front door at 37-76 62nd Street and fled the building with the bicycles.…
April 7, By Michael Florio
A long time Woodside bar closed its doors for good last night.
Shelley’s Bar, which has been located at 58-15 Woodside Ave for nearly 70 years, closed after the landlord wanted to increase the rent as the lease was being renewed.…
April 7, By Michael Florio
The Sunnyside Library is in the running to win $20,000.
The library, located at 43-06 Greenpoint Ave, was selected as one of the 10 best branch libraries across the five boroughs. Now, it has a 50-50 shot of winning $20k.…
April 6, By Christian Murray
Sunnyside’s kids can now head over to Thomas P. Noonan Playground and play on the swings and slides.
The Parks Dept. completed its $2 million revamp Monday and the playground will be open Tuesday.…
April 3, By Michael Florio
A Queens-based arts group will be taking over a vacant 47th Avenue store next week to showcase what people are prepared to do to be in love.
The store, located at 39-11 47th Avenue,…
April 2, 2015
A new traffic light is going up on the corner of Skillman Avenue and 51st Street.
The light represents another victory for local residents and elected officials who have been fighting for years to improve traffic safety on Skillman Avenue.…
April 1, By Christian Murray
The DOT has unveiled plans that aim to transform the “Boulevard of Death” into a safer roadway that incorporates bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly upgrades.
The DOT plans to tackle the 1.3 mile stretch between Roosevelt Ave and 73rd Street first since it is the most dangerous section of the boulevard.…
March 31, By Christian Murray
State Sen. Mike Gianaris has introduced a bill that would ban state-funded or state-sponsored travel to Indiana.
Gianaris’ bill comes in the wake of Indiana’s recently introduced Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The new law provides people with the ability to ignore existing state laws in cases where they are a “substantial burden” on their ability to follow their religious beliefs.…
March 30, By Michael Florio
Sunnyside Shines kicked off a fundraising campaign last week to help underwrite the cost of hosting a series of public performances under the 46th Street train station–known as Bliss Plaza– this summer.
The performances will be held monthly and will take place every third Thursday from June through October.…