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Sigma Brokerage Tax & Insurance
Meet Angelica Papis, business owner of the new Sigma Brokerage Tax & Insurance since January 3rd, 2022. Angelica worked for a large tax firm for 3 years and decided to open her own business in Sunnyside. Angelica comes from a family of business owners and has had much experience working at her father’s Taxi Business […]
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Sunnyside Auto Repair
Meet Shamil Gassanov, Owner of Sunnyside Auto-repair, located at 45-33 37th St. Sunnyside Auto Repair opened in 2016 and caters to all general auto repair needs. “I grew up in Russia and moved to the USA in 2006. I have been dealing with repairing cars since 2006 and that’s why I had a dream to […]
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The Kasbah Café
Kasbah Café has a variety of delicious choices. Sweet, savory they have it all. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere. The cozy, warm inviting atmosphere designed by Amina’s artistic eye, is what makes one feel right at home! Owners, Halim and Amina officially began the food business in 2015 with a company […]
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Bon Café et Restaurant
Last week, we had the pleasure to meet up with Shana Choi and Francine Kim of Bon Café et Restaurant, the latest small business to open in Sunnyside, Queens. Shana, the owner of the café and coffee shop, wanted to focus on Korean and American dishes that are healthy and fun, resulting in the creation […]
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Fernandez Barbershop
Opened in late 2021, the Fernandez Barbershop in Sunnyside (43-15 Greenpoint Ave) is Orlando Fernandez and his brothers' third barbershop in Queens. The first location is opened in Woodside, followed by their second in Astoria. Choosing Sunnyside was easy for the brothers - it was where Orlando got his start as a barber in New […]
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Chakra Café
Chakra Café has a plethora of breakfast and brunch options to choose from. This bright blue beauty on the corner of 44-01 Queens Blvd is newly owned by the one and only Daniel Yildirim. Daniel became the owner of Chakra café on May 25th, 2020. Throughout his ownership, he has endlessly supported our community, from […]
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The heart of Queens
Sunnyside Shines is a dedicated business improvement district (BID) at the heart of Queens. Established in 2007, we've been passionately driving growth and fostering a vibrant community for over a decade. Serving approximately 300 local businesses, our commitment is to ensure Sunnyside remains a safe, welcoming, and thriving hub for both residents and entrepreneurs. We're more than just a BID; we're a reflection of Sunnyside's bright future.
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Explore the vibrant tapestry of locally-owned businesses that make our neighborhood unique. Whether you're searching for artisanal goods, specialized services, or the best deals in town, our map is your key to discovering Sunnyside's treasures.
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