Jan. 15, 2024 By Maxwell Murray Despite swirling rumors of closure, one of western Queens’ beloved eateries is here to stay. Since its establishment on 43rd Avenue in the late 1980’s, Souk El-Shater, initially founded by brothers Ahmad and Mehdi Osman, has become a community favorite, drawing in food-enthusiasts from all over the city and… Read more »
Dec. 31, 2023 By Maxwell Murray 2024 is here – and whether you’re a resident of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside or anywhere in Western Queens, the new year marks a moment to reflect, reset and embrace new possibilities. Here are five local tips to help you thrive in the coming year: Community Connection Over… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Food enthusiasts and gastronomes in western Queens have plenty of reasons to celebrate with a culinary cornucopia of new dining options. From cozy neighborhood joints to stylish eateries, this diverse borough is adding new dimensions to its vibrant food scene. Here’s a taste of the exciting new restaurants that… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2023 By Christian Murray The Sunnyside and Woodside residential real estate market has remained resilient over the past year despite a significant uptick in interest rates, according to a new report released by a western Queens real estate firm. The report, put out by Sunnyside-based Welcome Home Real Estate, indicates that both house… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2023 By Bill Parry The new chair of Community Board 2 was less than two weeks into his tenure when disaster struck in the heart of Sunnyside. A massive 5-alarm fire just five days before Christmas displaced nearly 450 people from their apartment complex at 43-07 47th Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, and… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Christian Murray A 76-year-old Sunnyside man who has a long history of antagonizing residents in the condo complex where he lives has been charged with hate crimes for tagging his building with anti-Muslim slurs, authorities said. Neal Milano, who lives at 47-55 39th Pl., allegedly scrawled hate-filled messages on the walls… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals have determined that Wednesday’s massive 5-alarm fire in a Sunnyside apartment building, which left 450 residents displaced, was caused by the illegal use of a blow torch. The blaze erupted at around noon in a 6th-floor apartment at 43-09 47th Ave., after it was sparked by… Read more »
Dec. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry The FDNY battled a massive 5-alarm fire at a Sunnyside apartment complex that broke out at around noon and took more than four-and-a-half hours to bring under control. The first call was received at 12:02 p.m. after the blaze broke out on the top floor of a six-story apartment… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2023 Staff Report Residents and visitors in western Queens can look forward to enjoying festive meals and cheerful gatherings, as several local restaurants and bars announce they will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We’ve listed a few dining options that will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry A 7-train rider was groped by an unknown man on Saturday morning as she entered the 40th Street-Lowery subway station on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and transit cops are looking for a stranger who followed the 27-year-old woman into… Read more »