Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The much-anticipated annual Sunnyside Post Mile will return this October with another Halloween-themed event. The event, which raises funds for Sunnyside Community Services, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with children’s dash events taking place along Skillman Avenue from 10:45… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 23, 2024 By Amanda Salazar and Jessica Militello In celebration of National Banana Split Day on August 25th, we’ve gathered a list of Western Queens ice cream shops that are serving up cool treats—banana split or not. Whether you prefer your ice cream in a cup or cone,… Read more »
Aug. 22, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside will celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day with an event at Lowery Plaza this Friday evening. The event, hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, features various cultural performances and recognizes Ecuadorian residents and businesses that add to the cultural vibrancy of Sunnyside. The… Read more »
Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The sixth annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest returns today, Wednesday, Aug. 14, with more than 20 local businesses taking part over the next two weeks. A combination of neighborhood salons, spas, and barbershops will be participating in the hugely popular event hosted by… Read more »
Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 20th annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert in Sunnyside this Friday, which returns after a five-year hiatus. The 1920s-themed concert is set to take place on 46th Street under the Sunnyside Arch between 3:30 p.m. and… Read more »
Aug. 13, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Free Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Queens this week with two performances at Sunnyside Gardens Park. The Hip to Hip Theatre Company is bringing the hugely popular event to Sunnyside with a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to take place tonight,… Read more »
Aug. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Czarinna Andres A popular pop-up bakery known for its luxurious doughnuts with a Filipino twist is set to open a permanent location in Sunnyside. Kora has signed a lease at 45-12 Greenpoint Avenue and aims to open by the end of the… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_78545" align="alignnone" width="680"] Cops are looking for these two suspects in an attempted robbery that occurred on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside Monday night. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
Aug. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Aug. 7, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_78456" align="alignnone" width="488"] An 18-year-old man was struck and killed by a truck driver while cycling in a protected bike lane in Sunnyside on Monday morning, according to the NYPD. Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Aug. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
August 2, 2024 By Jessica Militello With warm nights and gorgeous summer sunsets, there is no better time to enjoy dinner or drinks at a rooftop venue. Western Queens has many rooftop spots to offer, from hidden gems to upscale dining, pool parties, rooftop classes and events. Make the most of the pleasant weather by… Read more »