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Sunnyside Center Cinemas Closes, as It Makes Way For Development

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,…

Lights Go Out on Local Tanning Salon

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.…

63-Year-Old Man Robbed in Sunnyside Gardens

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.…

Neighborhood Leaders Celebrate Conley For His Community Service

Dec. 31, By Pat Dorfman (contributing writer)

Political figures, friends and associates of Joseph Conley, who suddenly stepped down as the Chairman of Community Board 2 earlier this month, feted him at a farewell party Monday night at Dazies Restaurant in Sunnyside.…

Dumplings & Noodle Eatery Expected to Open Late January

Dec. 31, By Christian Murray

A dumplings and noodles eatery is expected to open on 46th Street by the end of January.

The owner of Dumplings & Things, which will be located at 45-26 46th Street, said that she has nearly completed construction and aims to open late January.…

Center Cinemas One of Six NYC Film Theaters to Play ‘The Interview’

Dec. 24, By Michael Florio

Sunnyside residents won’t have to go far to see ‘The Interview.’

Only six theaters in New York City are believed to be playing the film—one of which is Sunnyside Center Cinema.

“We are a cinema and we believe in freedom of choice in our country,” said Rudy Prashard,…

More Than 1,100 Trees Planted in Western Queens, 420 in Sunnyside/Woodside

Dec. 23, By Michael Florio

Western Queens has gotten a whole lot greener in the past four years—as one community group has planted more than 1,100 trees.

Partnership for Parks, which represents a collaboration between the non-profit group City Parks Foundation and the Parks Department,…