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Long-Closed Sunnyside Cinema To Finally Be Torn Down, Owner Says

A decade after buying the beloved theater, John Ciafone tells Patch he is finally close to demolishing it to make way for apartments.

Chinese Agents Charged With Harassing U.S. Dissidents: Feds

Five Chinese agents, one of whom lives in Queens, stand accused of harassing U.S. dissidents, including a NY-based congressional candidate.

Queens Ramen Restaurant Opens Bayside Outpost

Tamashii Ramen's newly-opened Bell Boulevard storefront is its third outpost in Queens.

Queens School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child

A math teacher at a Jackson Heights middle school was arrested and charged with having sexual contact with a child under 13.

Give This Kew Gardens Housing Site Historic Status, Governor Says

The 316-unit apartment complex, which dates back to 1937, was designed by an award-winning architect with middle-class families in mind.

Block-Sized Astoria Housing Development Gets Thumbs-Up From Board

A low-rise Astoria block may soon be transformed with apartments, art studios and more after a proposed rezoning drew little pushback.

The Queens Night Market Will Return To Flushing Meadows In April

The Queens Night Market is returning to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park next month.

Astoria Starbucks Workers Seek To Unionize, Joining Trend

The employees at the Astoria Boulevard Starbucks are pushing to form a union — the latest location to be swept up in the nationwide trend.