February 17, By Hannah Wulkan
A new opera company is about to make its debut in Queens.
The Queens Opera Theatre will mark its first-ever performance at the Flushing Town Hall with a free event on April 15 at 7:30 p.m.,…
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Rockrose begins leasing units in 50-story Court Square building, offers incentives
February 20, By Christian Murray
Rockrose has begun leasing its market-rate apartments in its much-anticipated 50 story luxury building.
The building, called Hayden and located in Court Square, is comprised of 974 apartments that come with floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury amenities such as a duplex fitness center,…
Comment Section likely to be changed, please fill out survey
Feb. 19, Staff Report
The comment section of the Sunnyside Post is likely to change following an increase in the number of mean-spirited responses in recent times.
The Sunnyside Posts comment section has rarely been moderated and that was largely because of the belief of “free speech,” as well as the share volume of them on a day-to-day basis.…
Police looking for missing Long Island City man
February 15, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who went missing in Long Island City over the weekend.
According to the report, 31-year-old Daniel Kim, who lives at 43-10 Crescent Street, was reported missing, and was last seen on Saturday around 7 p.m.…
Van Bramer to lead ‘Resistance’ against Trump at town hall meeting Wednesday
February 14, By Hannah Wulkan
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer will be hosting a town hall meeting in Long Island City Wednesday as he aims to bring together activists and local groups opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The event,…
Local Spotlight: Dutch Kills Martial Arts Student to Compete in Prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in California
Staff Report
On February 19th, eleven year old Jasminda “Jazzy” Madrid will be leaving her hometown of Dutch Kills, Long Island City and travel to Long Beach, California to compete in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Pan Kids Championship.…
Valentine’s themed art show opens at the Plaxall Gallery Tuesday
February 13, By Hannah Wulkan
Artist collective LIC Artists will open its new Valentine’s themed show tomorrow at the Plaxall Gallery, a space on loan from the Long Island City-based plastics company.
The show, titled 8 Loves, will open with a celebration tomorrow night at the temporary gallery in the Plaxall building at 5-25 46th Avenue,…
Pizzeria’s quest to allow its patrons to drink beer in rear yard gets thumbs down from Community Board
February 10, By Christian Murray
A Vernon Blvd pizzeria is calling on the community board to allow it to serve alcohol to customers who use its backyard space.
L’inizio, an old-school pizzeria located at 47-23 Vernon Boulevard, went before Community Board 2’s City Services/Public Safety Committee in Long Island City Wednesday night seeking permission for its patrons to drink wine and beer in its rear yard.…
Local leader wants to help others get politically involved
February 9, By Hannah Wulkan
A local activist group is looking to educate those looking to get politically involved on the most effective ways to create change.
Advocacy group LIC Opposition is hosting a workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at M.…
Operators of proposed sports-themed restaurant on Vernon Blvd get CB2’s approval for liquor license
February 9, By Christian Murray
A sports-themed restaurant is likely to open at 47-30 Vernon Boulevard at the location of Tutti Matti—formerly known as Testaccio.
The owners of the new establishment, to be called The Social Restaurant & Bar,…