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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.
Dec. 23, 2019 By Allie Griffin Queens Public Library released its list Friday of the top books checked out to readers in 2019. The Library released lists
Police Searching for 2 Suspects in String of Woodside Robberies
Dec. 20, 2019 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for two suspects involved in a recent string of robberies in Woodside. Two men have been grabbing
Sunnyside Station to Get Accessibility Upgrades: MTA
Dec. 19 By Allie Griffin The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced today an additional 20 subway stations — including the 46th
MTA Board Approves Hiring 500 Additional Police Officers, Despite Lawmakers’ Objections
Dec. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Board approved the hiring of 500 additional transit police officers Wednesday, despite opposition from several local lawmakers. The board voted to approve the authority’s $17 billion budget for 2020, which included funding for...
Van Bramer Calls for Commercial Rent Control Bill, Aims to Protect Small Businesses From Rent Hikes
Dec. 18, 2019 By Kristen Torres Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has sponsored a commercial rent control bill that aims to protect small businesses from
Gianaris Bill to Raise NYC Small Claims Court Limit to $10K Signed into Law
Dec. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin A bill sponsored by State Sen. Michael Gianaris to increase the amount in dispute that small claims court can address in
Woodside Soccer Coach Charged with Raping Teenage Boys and Girls: DA
Dec. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Woodside soccer coach has been charged with rape and other crimes for sexually abusing four teens — two as young as 13 —
Police Searching for Suspect Who Sexually Assaulted Women in Astoria and Jackson Heights
Dec. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted multiple women in separate incidents in both Astoria and Jackson
Undocumented Immigrants Can Now Apply for Driver’s Licenses Under New State Law
Dec. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin Undocumented immigrants can now apply for a driver’s license in New York state. A new law went into effect today that allows 16-year-olds, no matter their immigration status, to apply for a driver’s license. The change stems from the passage of the Driver’s Licen...
Pedestrian Dead and 2 Injured in Woodside After Drunk Driver Plows Into Several Cars
Dec. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin A hit-and-run driver fatally struck a pedestrian in Woodside Wednesday after blowing through a red light while drunk,
Ramos, Rozic and Transportation Advocates Call on Cuomo to Sign E-Bike Bill
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Man Who Butchered His Estranged Wife in Jackson Heights Hair Salon Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter: DA
A Corona man who stabbed his estranged wife to death inside a Jackson Heights nail salon earlier this year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and
Van Bramer, Transit Advocates Rally for a Safer Northern Boulevard
Dec. 13, 2019 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens transit advocates rallied for a safer Northern Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
New Fundraising Campaign Launched to Raise College Funds for Students at LIC Schools
Dec. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new fundraising campaign was launched Wednesday to raise college funds for students at five Long Island City elementary
4th Annual “Santa Claus Bike Ride” Returns to Travers Park Sunday
Dec. 12, 2019 By Michael Dorgan Santa Claus will lead a family-friendly bike ride through Jackson Heights, Corona and East Elmhurst this Sunday. The
New 7 Train Signal System Slowed Down By Flurries During Wednesday Morning Commute
Dec. 12, 2010 By Allie Griffin The 7 train line's expensive new signaling system was slowed down by a little slush this Wednesday morning, causing the
Development Boom Continues on 52nd Street, Plans Filed for Five Story Building
Dec. 11, 2019 By Kristen Torres The building boom near the 52nd Street subway station shows no signs of abating. A developer filed plans Tuesday to build
Trader Joe’s is Opening in Long Island City, According to Brokers
Dec. 11, 2019 By Christian Murray Trader’s Joes is coming to Long Island City, according to a number of well-placed real estate brokers. The popular
Simotas’ Bill to Assist Small Businesses With Regulatory Changes Signed Into Law
Dec. 11, 2019 By Michael Dorgan A bill to reform the way the state enforces new regulatory measures was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on
Vietnam War Memorial Dedicated to Fallen Queens Soldiers to be Unveiled at Elmhurst Park
Dec. 11, 2019 By Kristen Torres A new memorial honoring Vietnam War veterans will be unveiled in Elmhurst Park later this month. The memorial will feature
Woman Stole Wallet and Used Credit Cards to Dine Out in Sunnyside: NYPD
Dec.10, 2019 By Allie Griffin A 32-year-old woman's wallet went missing while she was visiting a Sunnyside playground and later learned her credit card
New York City Spends Record $925 a Day per Inmate: Comptroller
Dec. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin New York City spends $925 a day per inmate — or $337,524 per inmate annually — to house prisoners in city jails, according
Cuomo Says Amazon’s Manhattan Announcement is “Crumbs From the Table Compared to a Feast”
Dec. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin Less than a year after Amazon backed out of opening its second headquarters in Long Island City, the e-commerce giant
One-Time Homeless Woman Who Established Scout Troop 6000 Announces Run for Van Bramer’s Seat
Dec. 5, 2019 By Kristen Torres A formerly homeless Queens woman who helped create the first Girl Scout troop for homeless girls is running for City
Family-Friendly Pop-Up Show Opens Friday at the Shops at Atlas Park
Dec. 5. 2019 By Allie Griffin A instagramable family-friendly pop-up exhibit and sale opens in Glendale tomorrow, featuring an international lineup of
Person Dies in Fiery Car Crash in Long Island City: FDNY
Dec. 5, 2019 By Allie Griffin A person is dead after a car erupted into flames following a crash in Long Island City this morning, according to the FDNY.
Sunnyside Santathon Pub Crawl Returns for 8th Year this Weekend
Dec. 5, 2019 By Allie Griffin Dust off your santa suit and bar crawl for a good cause in Sunnyside this Saturday as part of the eighth annual Sunnyside
Mayor Launches Cargo Bike Program to Reduce Delivery Truck Congestion
Dec. 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin New York City will pilot a six-month cargo bike program to reduce delivery truck congestion on Manhattan streets just in
EDC to Hold 'Digital Town Hall Meeting' On Sunnyside Yard Masterplan Wednesday
Dec. 3, 2019 By Michael Dorgan and Christian Murray Officials will be releasing a draft of the Sunnyside Yard master plan Wednesday—although they won’t be
Sunnyside Businesses Can Apply for $1,250 Grant Under New Program
Dec. 3, 2019 By Kristen Torres Sunnyside Shines, a local business improvement district, has announced the launch of a new micro grant program designed to
Sunnyside Native Dermot Shea Sworn in as 44th NYPD Commissioner Monday
Dec. 3, 2019 By Allie Griffin Sunnyside native Dermot Shea was sworn in as the 44th police commissioner of New York City at a ceremony at One Police Plaza
Sunnyside Bank Robber in Critical Condition After Falling From Subway While Making Escape
Dec. 2, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Sunnyside man is in critical condition after stealing thousands in cash from an Astoria bank and then falling from an
Winter Lights Festival to Take Place in Sunnyside Monday, Celebrate Holiday Lights
Nov. 30, 2019 By Kristen Torres Sunnyside will be holding a celebration Monday evening to mark the unveiling of holiday lights on Skillman and 43rd
Woman Fatally Struck by Van on Roosevelt Avenue: NYPD
Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres A 49-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside Friday morning. The woman was hit by a
Take Advantage of Holiday Deals in Sunnyside, Special Discounts Offered Daily
Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres Sunnyside Shines, a neighborhood Business Improvement District, is kicking off the holiday season Saturday with the launch
New Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Astoria, Rents Start at $2,150
Nov. 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin Three new apartments are up for grabs in Astoria through the city's affordable housing lottery, but you must make at least
Franchise Owner of Northern Boulevard McDonald’s Fined for Violating Labor Laws: City
Nov. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The owner of five McDonald’s franchise locations in Queens has been ordered to pay $155,000 to his employees in
Member of NYPD Vice Squad Wears Trump Lanyard into Jackson Heights Bar, Many Outraged
Nov. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres Scores of Queens residents were outraged when a photo of a New York Police Department officer wearing a Trump lanyard in a
LIC Resident Sues Queens Public Library, Says New $41M Hunters Point Library Not ADA Accessible
Nov. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin A mobility-impaired Long Island City resident and a non profit organization for the disabled are suing the Queens Public
Van Bramer Allocates $1.3 M to Renovate Sixteen Oaks Grove Park
Nov. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin Long Island City's Sixteen Oaks Grove Park is getting a $1.3 million makeover, after City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer
Gianaris Calls on NYPD to Investigate Anti-Muslim Graffiti in Astoria as Hate Crime
Nov. 25, 2019 By Allie Griffin State Sen. Michael Gianaris is calling on the NYPD to investigate bigoted, anti-Muslim graffiti found on an Astoria bus
Subway Surfing Teen Dies at Queensboro Plaza
Nov. 25, 2019 By Allie Griffin A teenager died Saturday night after attempting to surf atop a no 7 train at the Queensboro Plaza station, authorities
Man Tried to Kidnap Baby in Stroller from Mother in Corona: NYPD
Nov. 25, 2019 By Allie Griffin The police are trying to locate a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a baby in a stroller from a mother in Corona last week.
Katz Appoints Transition Team as She Gets Ready to be Queens District Attorney
Nov. 22, 2019 By Kristen Torres Queens District Attorney-elect Melinda Katz has announced the creation of a 31-person transition team as she prepares to
Holiday Market Comes to Steinway Street Next Week
Nov. 22, 2019 By Kristen Torres A holiday market is coming to Steinway Street next week that will showcase local vendors. The Steinway Holiday Market,
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