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Construction completes on Sunnyside 52, bringing 5-story condo and retail hub to 52nd Street

May. 12, 2025 By emarshall May 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has officially wrapped on Sunnyside 52, a new five-story mixed-use development located at 43-30 52nd Street in Sunnyside. The once-vacant lot has been transformed into a sleek, modern condominium complex offering a mix of residential and commercial spaces just steps from the…

Suspect sought after man stabbed to death on Corona street corner late Saturday: NYPD

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May. 12, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki Detectives in Corona are looking for the suspect who stabbed a man to death on Saturday night. Police said the homicide happened at about 7:42 p.m. on May 10 near the corner of 34th Avenue and 96th Street. Officers from the 115th Precinct found the victim, a 32-year-old…

Queens cops seek suspect behind deadly stabbing at street corner

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May. 11, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki Detectives in Queens are looking for the suspect who stabbed a man to death on Saturday night. Police said the homicide happened at about 7:42 p.m. on May 10 near the corner of 34th Avenue and 96th Street in Corona. Officers from the 115th Precinct found the victim,…

Queens leaders celebrate appointment of first-ever American Pope

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May. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church and American history, Queens elected officials are proudly celebrating the appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.  The 69-year-old Chicago native becomes the first American to be elected pope, assuming the role of the 267th successor to…

Southeast Queens to host first-ever Jazz and Heritage Bike Tour on May 17

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May. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson Strap on your helmets for Southeast Queens’ first-ever jazz historical bike tour.  The Jazz and Heritage Bike Tour, hosted by the Southeast Queens Center for History &Culture (SEQCHC), will take locals through several sites of local and historical significance. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17,…

Sunnyside pastor’s new book affirming queer Christian identity to launch May 29 at Sanger Hall

May. 9, 2025 By sobrien May 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Sunnyside pastor is set to release a new book exploring the intersection between queer identity and the Christian faith, offering a “lifeline to millions of people” who have been told to choose between their sexuality and their religion. Rev. Brandan Robertson, pastor of Sunnyside…

Astoria’s Chateau Le Woof to host Pledge Kindness Pet Parade May 17

May. 9, 2025 By jmilitello May 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get your pooches primped and red-carpet ready for the Pledge Kindness Pet Parade, hosted by Chateau Le Woof and FarmKind, on Saturday, May 17, in Astoria. The event held at Chateau Le Woof at 31-01 Vernon Blvd., offers a festive and photo-worthy afternoon…

Flushing BID kicks off 4th annual Restaurant Week with $20 deals at 19 restaurants

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May. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) officially launched its fourth annual Restaurant Week with a festive and flavorful kickoff event at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, drawing food lovers, influencers and community leaders for an afternoon spotlighting the Flushing neighborhood. The event, held at 135-20 39th Ave., featured…

Astoria bakery debuts Pope Leo Cookie to celebrate first American pope

La Guli Bakery's new Pope Leo Cookie (right) and former Pope Francis Cookie (left). Photo: Shane O'Brien

May. 9, 2025 By sobrien May 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien An Astoria pastry shop has introduced a “Pope Leo Cookie”, complete with a picture of Pope Leo XIV, in honor of the election of the first-ever American pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected Pope Leo XIV at the Papal Conclave on…