Nov. 21, 2023 By Jessica Militello Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season with Christmas and New Year’s Eve not far away and with that commences the start of seeing family and friends to celebrate. While many eagerly anticipate these gatherings, it can also be a source of anxiety for those distanced from family,… Read more »
Tag: Sunnyside
Holiday spirit convenes under Sunnyside Arch for lighting ceremony
Nov. 20, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Hundreds of locals of all ages gathered underneath the Sunnyside Arch for a holiday lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17. The festive event, which put forward performances from Sunnyside Ballet Studio and Sunnyside Drum Corps, was organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District. Vendors along 46th St. sold… Read more »
Sunnyside man busted for crashing BMW into the CityMD on Greenpoint Avenue injuring 14: NYPD
Nov. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry A Sunnyside man was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 18, and charged with multiple counts of reckless endangerment after he allegedly smashed his car into an urgent care facility on Greenpoint Avenue, injuring 14 people who were waiting inside a waiting room, according to authorities. Police from the 108th Precinct… Read more »
Indulge in western Queens’ best fall flavors with these seasonal dishes and drinks
Nov. 16, 2023 By Jessica Militello November is the perfect time to indulge in fall flavors and Western Queens is filled with plenty of delicious choices to satisfy your cravings. While pumpkin-flavored everything is definitely in full effect, there’s even more fall flavors to enjoy right now. From food to drink and even dessert, here’s… Read more »
Working Families Party endorses Claire Valdez in race to unseat Assemblymember Juan Ardila
Nov. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry When embattled Assemblymember Juan Ardila seeks re-election next year, he will not have the scores of volunteers from the Working Families Party knocking on doors in western Queens for him like they did in 2022 when the Maspeth native was elected to represent District 37 in Albany. Ardila officially… Read more »
Here are some local volunteer opportunities to give back to the western Queens community this Thanksgiving season
Nov. 16, 2023 By Amanda Salazar With Thanksgiving coming up, now is a good time to think about ways to give back to your community. Western Queens has a variety of volunteer roles available, from supporting the local parks to helping to fight food insecurity. As it gets closer to the holiday, special Thanksgiving volunteer… Read more »
Brookside Market now offering evening wine, dinner menu in addition to morning coffee in Sunnyside
Oct. 27, 2023 By Czarinna Andres It used to be that after a certain hour, the lights would dim at the Brookside Market in Sunnyside and the aroma of fresh coffee would begin to fade. That has all changed now. As of August, the cafe’s hours of operation have been extended into the evening and… Read more »
Sunnyside elementary school gets $2.85 million for auditorium, schoolyard upgrades
Oct. 26, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The P.S. 150 elementary school located at 40-01 43rd Ave. in Sunnyside is set to receive a $2.85 million boost from City Council Member Julie Won for vital upgrades to its auditorium and schoolyard. On Oct. 20, Won, accompanied by P.S. 150 Principal Carmen Parache, PTA members and students,… Read more »
‘Lockwood,’ a home goods and gifts store, set to open in Sunnyside next month
Oct. 11, 2023, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A popular Queens-based home goods, clothing and gifts company is planning to expand its footprint in the borough with the opening of a new store in Sunnyside. Lockwood, known also for its locally themed items, will open at 4606 Skillman Ave. in the first week of November, according… Read more »
Five injured in bloody brawl outside Sunnyside bar: NYPD
Oct. 2, 2023, Staff Report Five men were injured with a broken glass bottle — including one victim who was stabbed in the stomach and another who was slashed in the neck — during a bloody fight outside a bar in Sunnyside early in the morning of Saturday, Sept. 30, according to police from the… Read more »