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Photos: Eighth annual Sunnyside Post Mile brings hundreds of runners and walkers

Oct. 29, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 29, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Runners and walkers gathered on a beautiful fall morning on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the eighth annual Sunnyside Post Mile Run/Walk – Halloween edition, along Skillman Avenue. The beloved community event drew close to 300 participants, brought together… Read more »

Sunnyside Shines BID shares accomplishments and new initiatives at annual public meeting

Oct. 15, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual meeting Wednesday evening to celebrate accomplishments and share upcoming initiatives with the community.   Dozens of local residents attended the meeting on Oct. 9 inside Sunnyside Community Services on 39th Street, and approximately 150… Read more »

Sunnyside Shines holds Taste of Sunnyside launch party at QBK Sports

Restaurant owners and Sunnyside Shines staff gather at QBK Sports for the launch of Taste of Sunnyside. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Oct. 11, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held a launch event for Taste of Sunnyside on Thursday evening, bringing together business owners and community members who will be participating in Sunday’s highly anticipated restaurant crawl. Thursday’s launch event took place at QBK Sports at… Read more »

Taste of Sunnyside returns Oct. 13 with over 60 participating businesses for a day of food and festivities

Sep. 27, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food lovers, mark your calendars. The Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 14th annual event on Sunday, Oct. 13. This festival, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), will feature over 60 local businesses offering diverse flavors from around the world. “Attendees… Read more »

Register now: Sunnyside Post Mile returns in one month with Halloween-themed race to support local community

Sep. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 26, 2024 Staff Report With just one month remaining, registration is open for the Sunnyside Post Mile, a much-anticipated community event returning Saturday, Oct. 26. The one-mile race, with a Halloween theme, invites participants of all ages to run or walk in costume along Skillman Avenue while supporting… Read more »

World Music Festival returns to Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday

Photo from the 2023 World Music Festival. Courtesy of QUIP.

Sep. 13, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  A global music festival featuring artists from all over the world is set to take place at Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday. The Queens United International Party’s (QUIP) 7th-annual World Music Festival will take place at Sunnyside Gardens at 48-21 39th Ave. from 4-10 p.m…. Read more »

Sunnyside Drum Corps celebrates 47th anniversary, calls for new members

Members of the Sunnyside Drum Corp. Credit: Tony Lana

Sep. 10, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  The Sunnyside Drum Corps is appealing for new members as the marching band celebrates its 47th anniversary. The Drum Corps, founded by local resident Tony Lana in 1977, holds practice in the All Saints Episcopal Church at 43-12 46th St. every Saturday from 10… Read more »