Nov. 20, By Michael Florio
A fire broke out in a Sunnyside apartment building last night.
The blaze took place on the fifth floor at 41-36 51st Street. The FDNY received a call just before 7 pm and the fire was brought under control by 7:30 pm,…
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Police Release PHOTO of One of the Suspects Wanted For Beating and Robbing 81-Year-Old
Nov. 19, By Christian Murray
The police have released another photo of one of the two men suspected of beating and robbing an 81-year-old Sunnysider at the Chase Bank branch at 46-10 Queens Blvd last month.
The two men allegedly approached the victim inside the Chase bank ATM area at about 9:30 am on Sunday,…
UPDATE: 4 Squared Flavors to be Closed For Winter, to Reopen March 1
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
The frozen yogurt store 4 Squared Flavors has closed for winter and will reopen March 1, according to co-owner Khalil Nayl,
Nayl said that landlord is supportive of the store and is by providing discounted rent during the winter months.…
Two Rescue Dogs and One Cat Find Homes at Sunnyside Adoption Event
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
Hercules, Daffodil and Robin all found homes Sunday.
The three animals were adopted by Sunnyside residents who attended an adoption event outside of Wespaw Pets—located at 44-05 Queens Blvd– on Sunday.
The Sean Casey Animal Rescue group in conjunction with the North Shore Animal League parked a large truck filled with dogs and cats that are currently in shelters outside the pet store.…
Strong Turnout For Sunnyside Artists’ Craft Show
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
The third annual Crafts & Arts Show took place in Sunnyside on Sunday, with 35 crafters offering items—from jewelry to illustrations–to hundreds of attendees who showed up over the course of the day.
The event was held at the Queen of Angels Church parish center—from 10 am through 5 pm– and attendees came in waves.…
DOT Likely to Reduce Speed Limit on Queens Blvd to 25 mph by Year End
By Christian Murray
The Department of Transportation plans to reduce the speed limit on Queens Blvd to 25 mph, down from 30 mph, by the end of the year.
The DOT tweeted that Commissioner Polly “Trottenberg anticipates reducing the speed limit to 25 mph by he end of the year.”
Queens Boulevard was not included as part of the 25 mph city wide speed limit that went into effect Nov.…
NYPD: Man Follows Sunnyside Woman Home, Robs Her at Knifepoint
A 40-year old woman was followed into her Sunnyside apartment building last month before a man pulled out a knife and demanded her cell phone.
The perpetrator followed the woman into the lobby of her 42nd Street apartment building (near Skillman Ave.) just before midnight on Saturday Oct.25.…
With 18 Restaurants Expected, ‘Taste of Woodside’ to Take Place Nov. 20
Nov. 13, By Michael Florio
Get ready to sample the diverse food of Woodside.
Woodside on the Move, a local non-profit, will be putting on its third annual “Taste of Woodside” on Nov. 20, with the goal of showcasing about 18 restaurants.…
Sunnyside Artists to Hold Craft Fair at Queen of Angels Church Sunday
Nov. 12, By Michael Florio
The third annual Crafts & Arts Show takes place in Sunnyside on Sunday, with 34 crafters offering items as varied as leather goods, handmade jewelry and pottery.
The event, which is being held at the Queen of Angels Church parish center,…
Luke Adams, Long-Time Sunnysider, Died Last Night
Nov. 11, By Christian Murray
Luke Adams, a long-serving volunteer and former Sunnyside business owner, passed away from cardiac arrest last night at 8 pm. He was 76.
Adams, who was at one time the president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce,…