The LIC Post was founded in 2009 by Christian Murray, Editor & Publisher, who is a reporter by trade, spending several years covering politics at NEWSDAY and whom also wrote about investment banking for Thomson Reuters. He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. Christian was also the founder of the LIC Post (http://licpost.com/), Astoria Post (http://astoriapost.com), Jackson Heights Post (http://jacksonheightspost.com), Forest Hills Post (http://foresthillspost.com), Flushing Post (http://flushingpost.com) and Greenpoint Post (http://greenpointpost.com). The logo and website were redesigned in 2012 by artist / designer Patricia Dorfman. In 2017, the website was redesigned again by Nuno Faustino of Sitebreed (http://sitebreed.com(. For further information, please contact: Christian Murray C: 516-242-0633 E-Mail: [email protected] For advertising, please contact: Christian Amez C: 718-650-0682 E-Mail: [email protected]
Mission: The aim of the Sunnyside Post is to provide readers with a day-to-day account of what’s happening in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City.
Constantinides to Introduce Legislation That Would Transform Rikers Island into Renewable Energy Center
June 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Council Member Costa Constantinides announced today that he will be introducing a three-bill legislative package later
Dog Run Likely to be Installed at Noonan Playground, Meeting Tuesday
June 10, 2019 By Christian Murray A dog run is likely to be installed at L/CPL Thomas P. Noonan Playground and a meeting is being held Tuesday to provide
Vulgar Graffiti Scrawled on Sunnyside Bicycle Lanes: NYPD
June 10, 2019 By Shane O'Brien Police in Queens have responded to an incident in Sunnyside which saw one of the area’s protected bike lanes defaced with
Jackson Heights Man Who Was Planning Times Square Terrorist Attack Arrested: DA | Jackson Heights Post
June 7, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A Jackson Heights man was placed under arrest yesterday for buying illegal firearms as part of an elaborate plan to carry
14-Story Building With 290 Residential Units Planned for 69th Street
June 7, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A new 14-story building could soon be coming to Woodside. Allen Konstam of Madison Realty Capital filed plans last week to
Holden Strongly Opposes Albany's Driver's License Bill For Undocumented NYers | Ridgewood Post
June 6, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan City Council Member Robert Holden is speaking out against a controversial bill making its way through the state legislature
Man Snatches Gold Chains From Female 7 Train Riders in Sunnyside, Woodside and Manhattan: NYPD
June 6, 2019 By Christian Murray Police are looking for a man who has been snatching gold chains and necklaces from female riders on the 7 train. The
Flag Day Parade and Strawberry Festival to Take Place in Sunnyside Saturday
June 5, 2019 By Max Murray About 200 attendees are expected to turn out for Sunnyside’s 51st annual Flag Day Parade Saturday. The parade, which is
Barnwell Refutes Katz’s DA Endorsement Claim
June 5, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A flyer released by Melinda Katz’s campaign for Queens District Attorney lists Assembly Member Brian Barnwell as one of her
Gianaris’ Cat Declawing Bill Passed by Lawmakers Tuesday
June 5, 2019 By Max Murray State Senator Michael Gianaris announced yesterday the passage of legislation that would ban cat declawing. The legislation,
Target Coming to Elmhurst, Building Plans Approved by BSA | Jackson Heights Post
June 4, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Target is coming to Elmhurst as the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals voted today to approve the building plans
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Bartends at Jackson Heights Restaurant to Promote Raising Minimum Wage
June 4, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mixed drinks and waited on tables at a Jackson Heights restaurant Friday to
More Debris Falls From 7 Line Tracks on Roosevelt Avenue, Van Bramer Calls for Protective Netting
March 3, 2019 By Christian Murray Another piece of debris appears to have fallen from the 7 train tracks along Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. A resident
Man Who Stabbed Dog to Death in Woodside And Failed To Appear in Court Busted, Sentenced: DA
June 3, 2019 By Christian Murray A Brooklyn man who stabbed a dog to death in Woodside in 2017 and then failed to appear in court was arrested in April
Butcher Block’s Long-Awaited Queens Boulevard Entrance Now Open, Renovations Nearly Complete
May 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The Butcher Block, Sunnyside’s Irish supermarket, has opened its new entrance on Queens Boulevard after nearly three years
Queens Pride Parade and Festival to Take Place June 2
May 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Queens’ LGBTQ community will be celebrated in Jackson Heights Sunday at the 27th Annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival.
Candidate Forum for Queens District Attorney to be Held in Sunnyside Monday
May 30, 2019 By Max Murray Sunnyside Community Services is holding a Queens District Attorney candidate forum next week. The candidates will meet at
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Teen on 7 Train Arrested: NYPD | Jackson Heights Post
May 30, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl while she was asleep on the 7
Tech Startup Debuts 1,000 Rent-by-the-Minute Electric Mopeds, Covers Sliver of Sunnyside
May 29, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan One thousand new electric mopeds hit the streets of Brooklyn and Queens earlier today after tech startup Revel launched
Lyft Driver Beaten by Unruly Passenger in Astoria | Astoria Post
May 29, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A Lyft driver was left battered and bruised after a passenger in Astoria attacked him mid-trip. On Thursday May 23, just
1,500 Participants Expected Saturday for Annual Waterfront 5K, Last Days to Register
May 28, 2019 Staff Report Close to 1,500 runners and walkers of all ages are expected to arrive at Hunters Point South Park this Saturday for the fourth
DOT Begins Installing Hundreds of New Speed Cameras
May 28, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The Department of Transportation installed the first of hundreds of new speed cameras--specifically in school zones--on
Many Parks in Queens Have Lead-Contaminated Water Fountains: Study
May 28, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Queens is likely to be the borough with the highest number of lead contaminated drinking fountains in its parks, according to the early stages of a study by the NYC Parks Department. The Parks Dept. has identified and turned off at least 20 of the 559 drinking fountain...
NYPD Looking for Man Who Allegedly Grabbed Teen's Thigh on Subway Near Long Island City | LIC Post
May 28, 2019 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a teenage girl’s thigh on the "F" train near Long Island City
Swarm of 20,000 Bees Removed From Sunnyside Building Monday
May 28, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Sunnyside was buzzing yesterday as NYPD officers removed a swarm of 20,000 bees from the side of a 45th Street building.
Memorial Paying Tribute to Local Canines Trashed
May 28, 2019 By Christian Murray The memorial dedicated to those canines that were frequent visitors to the Lou Lodati dog run and have passed away over
Man Who Shot Worker During Botched Robbery on Skillman Avenue Has Been Arrested: NYPD
May 26, 2019 By Christian Murray Police have arrested the man wanted for shooting a worker at a Skillman Avenue drug store last month. Gianne Peralta, 36,
ONE WEEK from today, join over 1,000 runners & walkers for the most scenic waterfront 5K in NYC! There's still time to register for the 4th Annual LIC Post Waterfront 5K, so invite your friends & family this weekend before it's too late
Man Found Dead in Sunnyside Home, Police Don’t Suspect Foul Play
May 23, 2019 By Christian Murray The police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man who was found dead inside his Sunnyside house yesterday.
DOT Installs All-Way Stop Sign at 57th and Woodside Avenue Following Outcry
May 23, 2019 By Christian Murray An all-way stop sign has gone up on the corner of 57th Street and Woodside Avenue following pleas from civic leaders and
5-Alarm Fire on Queens Boulevard Started At Romantic Depot: Report
May 23, 2019 By Christian Murray The 5-alarm fire that destroyed six stores on Queens Boulevard in December was caused by faulty electrics at Romantic
MTA President Andy Byford to Hold Public Meeting in Long Island City Next Month
May 22, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The MTA will host a community conversation next month to discuss its plan to modernize the city’s transit system. The
Van Bramer to Approve 10 Story Northern Boulevard Project
May 22, 2019 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer said that he is going to approve a rezoning application for a site on corner of Northern
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Cabán for Queens DA
May 22, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed public defender Tiffany Cabán earlier today in the hotly contested race
Dave’s Bagel, Which Has Been on Queens Boulevard for Decades, to Close
May 21, 2019 Staff Report A long-time Sunnyside bagel shop is closing, following the fate of many stores on the south side of Queens Boulevard. Dave’s
Queens Dems to Host Town Hall with 2020 Candidate Pete Buttigieg
May 20, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The Queens County Democratic Party is hosting a town hall on Wednesday featuring 2020 presidential candidate Pete
MTA Announces Significant Improvements in Subway Service, Best On-Time Performance in Five Years
May 20, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The NYC subway reached an on-time performance level last month that has not been seen in more than five years, the MTA
Last Call For Taste of Sunnyside Tickets, Tuesday Event Soon to be Sold Out
May 17, 2019 Staff Report Tickets to the ninth annual Taste of Sunnyside event happening next Tuesday are just about gone, with organizers making one last
LIC Arts Open Has Kicked Off, Studios Will be Open to the Public This Weekend
May 16, 2019 By Shane O'Brien This weekend the Long Island City Arts Open will be in full swing for the ninth successive year in celebration of the
Help Map Out Wheelchair Accessible Stores in Sunnyside This Weekend
May 16, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Sunnyside residents will have the chance this weekend to help contribute to the creation of an online map that aims to
After a False Start, UPS Store to Reopen on Queens Boulevard By June
May 15, 2019 By Christian Murray The owner of the Sunnyside UPS store that was destroyed in December’s fire will finally be opening a temporary location
World’s Fare Returns to Citi Field This Weekend
May 15, 2019 By Shane O'Brien The World’s Fare is returning to Queens for the second successive year this weekend, with over 10,000 visitors expected to
City Fails to Study the Impacts of its Rezonings, Legislators Want This to Change
May 14, 2019 By Christian Murray City Planning’s predictions as to the outcome of neighborhood rezonings will be put under the microscope if a number of
New York Hall of Science in Corona to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing With Event Series
May 13, 2019 By Shane O’Brien The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Corona is about to launch a series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first space mission to land astronauts on the moon. July marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took man’s first steps......
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