Tag: Sunnyside

16-year-old girl fatally struck by box truck outside Woodside school: NYPD

Jun. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 26, 2024 By Christian Murray A teenage girl was fatally struck and an 8-year-old child severely injured when they were hit by a box truck outside a Woodside school Wednesday afternoon, police said. The pair were struck by the driver of a white Ford truck at around 3:30… Read more »

Third annual Sunny Pride sees record turnout as Sunnyside celebrates Pride Month

Jun. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 19, 2024 By Angelica Vivas Over 1,000 New Yorkers dressed in colorful attire and holding rainbow flags gathered under the 7-train viaduct on Friday, June 14, to celebrate Pride Month in Sunnyside.  The Sunnyside Shines BID organized the event for the third consecutive year, with Executive Director Dirk… Read more »

Moped-riding robbers sought for targeting victims on Queens Boulevard: NYPD

Jun. 6, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_75347" align="alignnone" width="680"] Cops are looking for these two suspects, who used a moped in recent robberies on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside and Woodside. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
June 6, 2024 By Bill Parry

Sunnyside gets ready to rainbow up for the third annual SunnyPride

Jun. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 4, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The third annual SunnyPride celebration is here to paint the town rainbow on Friday, June 14. The free event, which will start at 6 p.m., is a vibrant showcase of Western Queens’ LGBTQ+ community and is expected to draw over 1,000… Read more »

Sunnyside Gardens Park set for annual Memorial Day fair Saturday

Sunnyside Gardens (Photo by Michel Dorgan)

May. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside Gardens Park is gearing up to host its annual Memorial Day Fair on Saturday, May 25. The fair, which runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., will be held rain or shine with a backup date of Sunday, May 26. Open to… Read more »

Local women-owned gems for the perfect Mother’s Day present

May. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 9, 2024 By Jessica Militello Many of us procrastinate when any holiday rolls around, and Mother’s Day is usually no exception. We keep putting “get mom a gift” on our to-do list and somehow still end up in the crowded aisle of a convenience store on the day… Read more »

Mother’s Day brunch spots to try in western Queens

May 7, 2024 By Amanda Salazar With Mother’s Day swiftly approaching on Sunday, May 12, now is the perfect moment to finalize your celebration plans. If you are still searching for the ideal spot to honor the occasion, we have curated a list of Western Queens’s top 10 brunch restaurants. These venues offer the perfect… Read more »