Oct. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual meeting Wednesday evening to celebrate accomplishments and share upcoming initiatives with the community. Dozens of local residents attended the meeting on Oct. 9 inside Sunnyside Community Services on 39th Street, and approximately 150 others tuned in live on… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A record crowd of 1,200 people lined the streets of Sunnyside on Sunday afternoon for the 14th annual Taste of Sunnyside restaurant crawl. Participants reveled in the fall sunshine as they moved between the 65 participating restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, which ranged from Latin American eateries to Irish… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held a launch event for Taste of Sunnyside on Thursday evening, bringing together business owners and community members who will be participating in Sunday’s highly anticipated restaurant crawl. Thursday’s launch event took place at QBK Sports at 41-20 39th St. and featured… Read more »
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 27, 2024 By Allison Kridle Pumpkin season is here! And it’s not just for those racing to grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte at the first hint of fall. From cozy coffees to boozy beverages and delectable desserts, we’ve rounded up the best pumpkin treats in western Queens that… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food lovers, mark your calendars. The Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 14th annual event on Sunday, Oct. 13. This festival, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), will feature over 60 local businesses offering diverse flavors from around the world. “Attendees will be treated to various… Read more »
Sept. 26, 2024 Staff Report With just one month remaining, registration is open for the Sunnyside Post Mile, a much-anticipated community event returning Saturday, Oct. 26. The one-mile race, with a Halloween theme, invites participants of all ages to run or walk in costume along Skillman Avenue while supporting a critical cause. Early registration is… Read more »
Sept. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won hosted a delegation of six elected officials from the Gwangju Metropolitan Council in South Korea at New York City Hall on Monday to share insights about policies and programs related to a wide range of topics. Won, who represents the 26th District in Western Queens—covering… Read more »
Sept. 24, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann A prominent New York City landlord has come under fire by tenants who live in one of its buildings in Sunnyside, with many of them accusing the property owner of shoddy management and harassment. The tenants at 43-17 48th St. in Sunnyside held a rally on Saturday, Sept. 21,… Read more »
Sept. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A local property owner has launched a fundraising campaign to revive the famous Sunnyside mural on the corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue. Nora Dantchev, who owns the building at 39-47 47th Ave. where the mural was formerly located, is aiming to raise $9,500 to cover the cost… Read more »
Sept. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The co-founder of the popular Sunnyside Book and Media Swap outside Lou Lodati Park has launched an appeal for volunteers to help maintain the space and keep it free of trash. Volker Detering, who co-founded the book swap in early 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of… Read more »