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Corner Bistro on Vernon Boulevard Permanently Closes

Oct. 16, 2020 Staff Report Corner Bistro, located on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 47th Road, has permanently closed. The owners, who operated three establishments by that name across New York City, have announced that two—including the Long Island City location- have shut down for good. “We are sad to say because of Coronavirus… Read more »

72-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Struck by Car in Kew Gardens Hills

Oct. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 72-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Kew Gardens Hills early Friday morning. The senior was crossing Horace Harding Expressway at the intersection of Main Street when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota Sienna at 4:45 a.m. He reportedly crossed the street against a… Read more »

Death of 79-Year-Old Golf Course Caretaker Ruled A Homicide

Oct. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The death of a 79-year-old groundskeeper who died after being attacked by a group of teens inside a Woodhaven golf course last month was ruled a homicide today– just days after the alleged perpetrator was arrested on lesser charges. William Hinchey, a Whitestone resident, got into an argument with… Read more »

Japanese Themed Pop-Up Market To Be Held Sunday at Bliss Plaza

Oct. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Japanese themed pop-up market will be held Sunday at Bliss Plaza kicking off this year’s Sunnyside Restaurant Week. Sunnyside Shines will host the pop-up from noon to 6 p.m. at Bliss Plaza–located at 46th Street and Queens Boulevard–and residents will get a chance to savor food and culture… Read more »

Woman Dead After Driving Into Commercial Building in Long Island City

Oct. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Brooklyn woman died in a fiery crash late Thursday night after she slammed her car into a building in Long Island City. Beverlee Jackson, 58, was speeding in her 2017 Honda CRV on 11th Street when she drove through the intersection at 44th Drive, mounted the curb and… Read more »

City Council Passes Bill to Extend Outdoor Dining Program and Make it Permanent

Oct. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin The City Council passed a bill today to extend New York City’s outdoor dining program through next September — and at that point make a variation of it permanent. The legislation extends the current outdoor dining program called “Open Restaurants” until Sept. 30, 2021. The current program allows eateries… Read more »