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Well-Known Irish Bar in Sunnyside Reopens Under New Name Following Major Refurbishment

Dec. 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A well-known Irish bar in Sunnyside has reopened under a new name following a major refurbishment. The Gaslight, located at 43-17 Queens Blvd., shuttered in March due to coronavirus restrictions but re-opened late last month as “The Goat.” The establishment has undergone a facelift with the exterior now sporting… Read more »

Citi Bike Docking Stations to Come to Sunnyside-Woodside in Spring 2021: DOT

Dec. 3, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The NYC Dept. of Transportation plans to install Citi Bike docking stations in Sunnyside and Woodside in spring 2021 and is currently looking for community feedback as to where to site them. The DOT is calling on the public to make suggestions via a portal on its website that… Read more »

Three Queens Residents Indicted for Trafficking Firearms Into NYC

Nov. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Three Queens residents have been indicted for trafficking illegal firearms across state lines. The alleged gun-runners purchased firearms in the Virginia, where the laws are less strict, and then hauled them to New York City to sell. The crew, led by Jessica “Cess Milla” Heyliger of Jamaica, purchased pistols,… Read more »

New York to Get Shipment of 170,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine by Dec. 15: Cuomo

Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York will receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccination by mid-December, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. New York State is expected to receive 170,000 doses of the vaccine — developed by Pfizer — from the federal government by Dec. 15, Cuomo said. “We expect, if all safety… Read more »

Gun Buy-Back Event To Take Place in Astoria Saturday, As Shooting Are on The Rise

Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Queens District Attorney’s Office will offer cash to residents who forfeit guns during a gun buy-back event in Astoria Saturday. Residents with firearms are invited to turn them in and remain completely anonymous— no questions asked. The event comes at a time when shootings are up in New… Read more »

Donovan Richards to Take Over as Queens Borough President Wednesday

Dec. 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin Council Member Donovan Richards will assume the role of Queens Borough President Wednesday, taking the reins from Acting BP Sharon Lee. Richards will vacate his seat on the City Council tomorrow and take over as Borough President. He can officially take office Wednesday since the NYC Board of Elections… Read more »

PODCAST: We Speak to Jesse Laymon, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Dec. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray Nearly 20 candidates have come forward to run in next June’s Democratic primary for the 26th District Council seat currently held by Jimmy Van Bramer. Today, we speak to Jesse Laymon who is one of those candidates vying for the seat that covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and… Read more »