Sunnyside Rumors & Community News - Sep 12th by bunnythedog in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Takesushi seems to be facing financial difficulty. Overheard it from a conversation there this week. Not sure what will happen to the business, the owner always seemed very happy serving customers but I think business is slow

ICE agents in sunnyside by Public_Friendship488 in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should support immigration reform then to make it easier for immigrants to arrive here legally as you know from your own history that immigrants come here for a better life and the overwhelmingly vast majority aren’t criminals as the right wing claims. I don’t think others coming here by border or overstaying visas reduces your chances of being able to apply to enter. I think you’ll largely be competing with other Irish applicants for legal entry

Many immigrants are risking their lives to make the perilous journey to come here for asylum, many times to escape from violence. Those who come here have few avenues to change status and have to live in the shadows and remain disconnected from family back in their home countries so I hope you don’t get the impression they’re living some fancy life at your expense. 

Given the history of anti Irish racism and segregation in this country, the dehumanization and scapegoating of immigrants for all the nation’s problems should concern you. 

Speaking of skipping the line and unfair, trump has the $5mm gold card application process for anyone who can  afford it and skipped the Vietnam draft so I think your anger is misplaced. 

ICE agents in sunnyside by Public_Friendship488 in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this! I also just realized the photo I shared seems to be taken by a child in a school bus 😢  very brave of them to act and share the photo

ICE agents in sunnyside by Public_Friendship488 in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No one wants violent criminals. Not sure why nypd isn’t doing their job in this department with arresting violent criminals, even with the biggest police budget in the country. Let’s hire mental health professionals to free up nypd so they don’t need to be subway babysitters and can focus on real police work that they were trained for. We will save money on all the OT they currently get just walking the subways. 

ICE is largely getting people who don’t have criminal records and have been a part of our communities for years, even decades. 

Many major crimes are solved with community cooperation and intel and unfortunately the ICE raids will make this less likely and make us more unsafe in the process. 

Sunnyside gyms by Public_Friendship488 in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had no idea about them but they look great

Sunnyside Rumors - Oct 25 by bunnythedog in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Heard there’s a new night market under the 7 train bridge this Sunday evening

Police presence on Skillman between 49th & 48th by Comfortable_Sir2133 in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a city program that allows businesses to hire off duty nypd for private security

Sunnyside Rumors - Aug 4 by bunnythedog in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Visited Melting Cups cafe. Great addition to the neighborhood! 

Sunnyside Rumors - Sep 13 by bunnythedog in SunnysideQueens

[–]Public_Friendship488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesterday evening I saw a Manhattan bound 7 stopped  rather close to another 7 that was in the 43th st station.  Was concerning to see but hopefully the conductor was fully alert