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Beats in Bliss Plaza

Our summer
Concert Series

Every Thursday from 4-7 pm May 2nd – September 26 2019

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Lowery Plaza Pop-Up Market

Local vendors
Artisanal Items

Shop locally at Lowery Plaza  Right under the 7 Train Station on 40th Street & Queens Boulevard.

Follow us on IG and FB @sunnysideshines for all the details.

Event Dates

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7th Annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week:

Bigger and Better than Ever!

Sunnyside Restaurant Week takes place October 22 – 28, 2019 and will feature over three dozen delicious and diverse local restaurants!

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Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District

Sunnyside Shines is a business improvement district (BID) covering all properties fronting Queens Boulevard from 38th Street to 50th Street, as well as Greenpoint Avenue from Queens Boulevard to mid-block between 42nd and 43rd Streets.

The mission of Sunnyside Shines is to invigorate and enrich the economic life of the neighborhood by creating a safe, welcoming and dynamic commercial district in Sunnyside, Queens.

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Upcoming Events

september, 2019

28sep12:00 pm6:00 pmTurkish Cultural FairQueens International Night Market

29sep12:00 pm6:00 pmTurkish Cultural FairQueens International Night Market

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Programs & Initiatives

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Neighborhood MarketingThrough neighborhood marketing and events, we work to promote the Sunnyside commercial district.Learn more
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Supplemental SanitationWe provide supplemental sanitation services within the business improvement district.Learn more
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Beautification & StreetscapeInitiatives that improve our streetscape and beautify the district create a better place to shop and do business.Learn more
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Holiday LightsEach winter, Sunnyside Shines brings festive holiday lights to Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue.Learn more
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Bliss & Lowery PlazasSunnyside Shines was pleased to open two new public spaces in Sunnyside: Bliss and Lowery Plazas.Learn more
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Graffiti RemovalSunnyside Shines implemented a monthly graffiti removal program. Removing graffiti from store fronts and roll-down gates.Learn more

Major Supporters

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My family loves all the summer programming and the life the Sunnyside Shines BID brings to the neighborhood.
R. Mendez
We get to discover all the wonderful things happening the in Sunnyside that we otherwise would have never explored.
J. Cook
What's not love a fantastic Food Festival and FREE dance classes.
N. Peralta
Love ringing in the holidays with the Tree Lighting party.
B. Murphy

News

The latest news happening in Sunnyside.

2nd Annual Spa and Salon Fest 2019 Kicks off Aug 16th!

Sunnyside Shines is continuining our initiative to promote neighborhood salons and persona...
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Join Us for Sunnyside Date Nights with Free Zumba Classes in July!

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Introducing the Mini Play Libraries in Sunnyside

Small business owners Gary and Claudia in front of Finest Canine Care.Starting now, borrow...
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Introducing the Lowery Plaza Pop Up Market

The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, in collaboration with Queens Night Mar...
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RFP: Plaza Horticulture and Maintenance FY2020

Request for Proposals: Plaza Maintenance and Horticultural Services Sunnyside District Man...
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