Tag: Sunnyside

Psychic Didn’t See It Coming

A psychic on Greenpoint Ave. (between 46th and 47th Sts.) has gone out of business. The store was shut down by an order of the landlord. This is the second psychic that has gone out of business in Sunnyside this year.…

Associated Expands, Key Food Does Not

The Associated on Greenpoint Ave. is expanding its store. Welders and other workers were working on the store on Friday as they were nearing completion.               Meanwhile, at Key Food, on Queens Blvd and 46th Street, nothing has changed. “The pardon our appearance” sign is still there and looks as though it will be there for a long time.…

Bank of America Progresses

After a nine month delay, Bank of America is finally making steps toward opening. The delay was caused by the bank’s difficulty in obtaining permits, one worker told me.…

Marmara Restaurant Closes

Marmara, a Turkish seafood restaurant that was opened in 2007 on 39-17 Queens Blvd., has been shut down for good for failing to pay its rent.…

Sunny Side Market reopens

Just one day after being shut down for selling alcohol to minors, the Sunny Side Market has reopened. The owner was upfront about want happened, saying that a worker sold beer to someone under the age of 21. The owner said the store is still able to sell alcohol,…

Closed for Selling to Minors

The Sunny Side Market on 43rd Ave. (btw, 42nd and 43rd St.) was shut down by a court order. The violation was for selling alcohol to minors. The fruits and vegetables were starting to rot.…

Arrest for ‘Traffic Violation’

A man was arrested this morning on 43rd street between Queens Blvd. and 43rd Ave. next to a black limousine. The police’s explanation for the arrest: “It’s a traffic violation.” Was this theft? “No, who would want this piece of sh.t” Further will come after contact with police.…

Maragos in limelight as election nears

By Christian Murray, Sunnyside Post. Angelo Maragos, the 24-year-old Republican candidate who is vying for this neighborhood’s city council seat, may be young in age but he has a slew of mature ideas that he is eager to bring to the staid council.…

Stray Cats Come to Sunnyside

The SaveKitty Foundation, a New York-based cat rescue group, is showcasing some of its abandoned kittens today– outside Super Doggy Wonder Kitty on 43rd Street (by 43rd Ave). The group will be there all day Saturday and aims to place as many cats in homes as possible. …

We need ‘United 40s’ for Graffiti Removal

Sunnyside United Neighborhood  Network does great work in ridding the neighborhood of graffiti. Hundreds will most likely turn out for this Saturday’s fall event, similar to other occasions. Unfortunately, resources are limited. Therefore SUNN’s members are only able to focus on cleaning areas on the northern side of Queens Blvd.…