Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…
Oct. 6, 2023 By Michael Dorgan and Paul Frangipane Small business owners and local residents joined Council Member Julie Won in Sunnyside on Thursday, Oct. 5, to celebrate a launch party for a popular annual restaurant crawl. The crawl, known as The Taste of Sunnyside, sees hundreds of attendees go door-to-door to sample food and… Read more »
Sep. 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Taste of Sunnyside, an annual event that aims to showcase the diverse restaurant mix of the neighborhood, will take place next month — and early bird tickets are now on sale. The event will see hundreds of attendees go door-to-door to sample food and beverages offered by more… Read more »
July 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new restaurant that specializes in Mexican fast-casual food has opened on Jackson Avenue after much delay. Hot Peppers, a company that offers traditional Mexican fare such as tacos, quesadillas, nachos and burritos, opened on Tuesday, July 18, at 27-35 Jackson Ave., a five-story office building that has recently… Read more »
April 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A stylish new bar/restaurant that specializes in Asian-inspired small dishes is set to open in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City on Wednesday. The new establishment, called Knock Knock, will open on April 12 on the ground floor of 42-44 Crescent St., an 8-story mixed-use building. Knock… Read more »