Reflections

The storefront of this deli on Queens Boulevard offers a view of the Manhattan, and Sunnyside skylines. Can't get that in Midtown.

Car Thefts

Seem to be on the rise, according to stats from the 108th Precinct.

There were four G.L.A. (grand larceny for automobiles) reported this week. One year ago this week, there was only one.

A Small Reprieve

The financial crisis is hitting home for everybody.The only thing to do, really, is hope it doesn't hit too directly.

With that in mind, a small piece of good news.

The local branch of the HSB mortgage lender which is set to close, isn't actually in Sunnyside, but rather, in nearby Ridgewood.

Parade on Sunday

Tomorrow is the St. Pat's for All Parade, one of the biggest events Sunnyside hosts all year.

It kicks off at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Skillman, and is an alternative to the larger, better known St. Patrick's parade in Manhattan. The main difference is - as the name suggests - is that LGBT parade goers are more celebrated here.

It's also a great chance to see a parade and hear some music without crossing a bridge.

Footage from past parades here.

See the Nominee

Earlier today - hours before the red carpet got rolled out - people were lined up at Center Cinemas, where only one of the movies showing is up for best picture.

The Oscars

Are on at the Diving Bell, for all of us who don't get to walk down the red carpet.

And there's free WiFi there too!

So, predictions...?

$1,000 Winner

The business improvement district here, Sunnyside Shines, will announce the winner of the $1,000 winner of their logo design contest on February 27, on their web site.

The group has a bunch of photos on their site, which makes for a fun patchwork of the neighborhood's flavors.

It's too late to enter the contest, but this would have been my contribution.