Mar. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Food enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Sunnyside Shines announces its 12th Annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week. Scheduled to run from March 20th through April 4th, the event promises to be a culinary delight, showcasing the neighborhood’s rich and diverse food scene. This year, over 50 of Sunnyside’s finest… Read more »
Mar. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ruhel Choudhury, a used car salesman wanted for his alleged involvement in violent kidnappings in Woodside and Jamaica last year.
March 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won and a New York City consulting firm have launched a survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents, workers, students, and individuals with ties to the Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue area. This survey is part of the ongoing “Heart of the District” land use study,… Read more »
March 8, 2024 By Max Murray At 23 years old, maintaining an active lifestyle had always been my norm. However, after starting my career, I found myself prioritizing work over workouts. Despite sporadic basketball games and uninspiring gym sessions, I couldn’t find the right fit until I stumbled upon CrossFit. When I was offered the… Read more »
Mar. 4, 2024 By Rachel Butler Queens Council Member Julie Won and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joined the Irish Consul General Helena Nolan in Sunnyside on March 3 to mark the 25th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade with a street co-naming of Skillman Ave and 43rd Street as “St. Pat’s for All Way.”… Read more »
Mar. 4, 2024 By admin March 4, 2024 By Staff Report Thousands of people lined a sun-kissed Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside on Sunday to celebrate the 25th-annual St. Pat’s for All Parade. The parade, which was established in response to the LGBT community being excluded from marching under a banner at the Manhattan St. Patrick’s Day Parade, featured dozens of organizations—including marching bands, dance troupes, community groups, sports teams and children’s clubs. Several elected officials also took part in Sunday’s parade, including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NYS Attorney General Letitia James, Council Members Julie Won and Adrienne Adams, Borough President… Read more »
Mar. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The popular burger chain that was once referred to as the “anti-chain chain” is coming to western Queens this year. A spokesperson for Shake Shack confirmed that the new location will be located at 46-20 Queens Blvd, where Mangal Kabab used to be, on the corner of 47th Street… Read more »
Mar. 1, 2024 By Jessica Militello Newa Chhe, a novel Newari restaurant that debuted in Sunnyside late last year, introduces a unique dining experience with its authentic Nepalese cuisine. Located at 43-01 Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside, the establishment is enriching the neighborhood’s culinary landscape with its diverse and flavorful menu. The owners pride themselves on… Read more »
Feb. 29, 2024 By Staff Report PJ Horgan’s, an Irish bar and eatery that has served Sunnyside for over 60 years, has announced that it will close its doors for the last time on Sunday. The bar wrote a post on Instagram, stating that it will be closing its doors permanently at 49-02 Skillman Ave…. Read more »
Feb. 27, 2024 By Shyvonne Noboa We face a number of challenges as we age. But perhaps one of the most distressing is elder abuse. A 2021 study found that more than 1 in 10 older adults in New York State has experienced mistreatment. Elder abuse refers to neglect, financial exploitation, emotional or verbal abuse,… Read more »