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.…
Jan. 1, By Christian Murray
It’s going to be a long shot.
More than 92,000 people applied for an affordable apartment at the Hunters Point South development, significantly more than the 50,000 applications expected.
The lottery for the two buildings,…
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.…
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.…
Dec. 29, By Christian Murray
The winner of this year’s Sunnyside Shines Holiday Window Display is Sunnyside Thrift Shop.
The front window of the 46-25 Greenpoint Avenue store is still festooned with an array of secular and religious Christmas items.…
OP-ED
By Council Member Daniel Dromm
Term limits are important to ensure democracy. That’s why I am proposing to limit community board members to serving six, two-year terms for a total of 12 years.
I recently introduced legislation,…
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,…
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,…