Tag: sunnyside

Gluten-free donuts with heart: Maki’s Donuts builds a following in Western Queens

Apr. 21, 2025 By jmilitello April 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re craving something sweet but mindful of ingredients, Maki’s Donuts offers the perfect indulgence. These gluten-free fried treats are crafted by Ariel Bridges, a Western Queens resident who has been popping up at markets across Astoria, Sunnyside, and Jackson Heights since January.…

Sunnyside co-op and house prices steady as Woodside sees increase: report

Apr. 18, 2025 By emarshall April 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Christian Murray Sunnyside buyers saw a slight dip in co-op and house prices last year, while average sales prices in neighboring Woodside experienced a modest increase, according to a new report from Welcome Home Real Estate, based on NYC public data. The average…

Dead man found in car parked just south of the Sunnyside Yards on Wednesday: NYPD

Mar. 27, 2025 By bparry March 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Mystery surrounds the discovery of a man slumped over in a car parked in a gritty industrial section of Sunnyside on Wednesday afternoon. Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City responded to a 911 call of a person in need of…

Want to trace your Irish roots? Queens residents can enter to win a free DNA test

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens locals interested in exploring possible Irish heritage can enter a free DNA test competition.  The Action Network is offering 10 winners the chance to win a free Ancestry.com DNA test to discover if they hail from the Emerald Isle.  The competition closes on March 24. To enter,…

Hundreds sign petition to prevent charter school from opening in Sunnyside’s P.S. 150 Annex

Zeta Charter Schools was slated to open in the P.S. 150 Annex in Sunnyside (Facebook)

Mar. 18, 2025 By sobrien March 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of Queens parents have signed a petition to prevent a charter school from opening in Western Queens. They state that the establishment of a charter school would divert much-needed funds away from public schools in the district. The petition, launched last week…

Raise a pint! The best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Western Queens

Mar. 11, 2025 By jmilitello March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, raise a pint, and enjoy a lively night out—whether you’re Irish by heritage or just for the day. From cozy neighborhood pubs pouring the perfect pint of Guinness to bustling bars with…

Iconic sushi spot Takesushi in Sunnyside serves up special menu for ‘Restaurant Week of the Sides’

Feb. 18, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside’s sushi lovers have something to celebrate—Takesushi, a beloved Japanese restaurant with roots dating back to 1974, is rolling out a special three-course menu as part of the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides.” Located inside Bon Café at 41-31 Queens Blvd., Takesushi has… Read more »

Northwest Queens sees significant rent and lease growth in January 2025: report

Feb. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, experienced year-over-year growth across all price trend indicators during the first month of 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The median rent across northwest Queens increased 6.3% year-over-year,… Read more »