The streets of downtown Sunnyside were filled with music and celebration this weekend as the city hosted its 37th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival — the Yakima Valley’s largest and longest-running cultural event More than 25,000 people attended the three-day festival “I never lose weight when I come to this event,” Broersma said with a laugh I think it’s great to have an opportunity — and an excuse — to celebrate and connect as a community It really does support the city of Sunnyside.” a local face painter who has participated in the festival for the past three years and I’m sad I don’t get to see the horses,” she said “There’s so much emotion tied to the memories it’s their third or fourth time — I even know their names.” The event continues to draw people from all walks of life who gather to celebrate culture and community “It’s just another chance to be together with our community,” said Leticia Sandoval We’re all from different places — not just Mexico You don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.” “I’m Dutch American — I celebrate it,” he said “It’s a great opportunity to recognize the heritage of so many people in Sunnyside and across the Valley Organizers say they hope to expand the festival next year and continue the annual tradition for years to come state-of-the-art facility will make Sunnyside Medical Center the first fully electric hospital in Oregon — Kaiser Permanente is enhancing its Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas It plans to open the new facility on its Sunnyside Medical Center campus in 2029 Construction of the new facility will begin in early 2026 with site-clearance work starting in late 2025 The current hospital building will remain in use until the new hospital tower is built and open on the east side of the Sunnyside Medical Center campus ensuring a seamless transition for patient care which currently houses the Brookside Center a residential mental health and addiction medicine treatment facility 615,000-square-foot hospital tower will feature leading-edge technology Sunnyside Medical Center’s new hospital tower opening in 2029 Click image to download high-resolution version Sunnyside Medical Center campus when new hospital tower opens The new hospital tower will make the Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center the first fully electric hospital in Oregon Being fully electric will reduce the carbon footprint of the facility while limiting the amount of fossil fuels burned resulting in improved air quality in the immediate vicinity of the hospital Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center has been a center of care excellence and innovation and help patients navigate everything from minor procedures to the most complex heart surgeries,” said Wendy Watson regional president of Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest “This significant upgrade to our campus will take us into the future of health care where we look forward to providing leading-edge compassionate care to our community for the next 50 years and beyond.” Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center opened in 1975 and turns 50 in 2025 It plays a vital role in the health of the Portland metro community and health care professionals provide care for tens of thousands of patient visits and deliver on average more than 2,000 babies The Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside campus also includes three medical offices that provide medical and specialty care in addition to pharmacy and imaging services and the Brookside Center for residential mental health and addiction medicine treatment These offices and services are not part of the construction project Kaiser Permanente plans to replace the current tower with additional parking Sunnyside Medical Center is 1 of 2 Kaiser Permanente hospitals that serve Oregon and Southwest Washington; the other is Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro View the fact sheet for the new Sunnyside Medical Center hospital tower Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve We currently serve 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion and world-class chronic disease management Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations The Sunnyside office of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will relocate to a new facility at 3302 Picard Place beginning May 14 The new location is approximately 1.6 miles from the current office on Yakima Valley Highway The new facility will offer several improvements Sustainability features will include water-saving installations and electric vehicle charging stations in the parking area To minimize service disruption during the move a mobile outreach truck will operate temporarily at the former location — Windmill farms in Sunnyside have applied for a new state waste discharge permit and a public comment period is now open for feedback The company submitted the application in late 2024 and the Department of Ecology accepted it on March 12 the permit would allow industrial wastewater to be discharged to the Port of Sunnyside and on land through ground application the Department of Ecology is not taking further action on the application the application will serve as a temporary permit beginning June 1 This temporary permit will be valid for up to five years or until a formal permit is issued The public comment period for the application ends on May 24. The public can review the application and related documents at the Department of Ecology's website or their Central Region Office in Union Gap on weekdays from 8 a.m Comments will be accepted through Saturday People can submit comments online or mail written comments to the Water Quality Permit Coordinator at the Department of Ecology's Central Region Office The Department of Ecology may hold a public hearing if there is enough public interest Anyone interested can send a public hearing request to the Central Region Office explaining their interest and why a hearing is needed contact the Department of Ecology at 509-379-3967 and those with speech disabilities can call 877-833-6341 The City of Sunnyside continues to work to attract developers to the long-vacant Monson property a 144-acre site located between Yakima Valley Highway and Outlook Road officials provided a brief update on the property which is zoned for a planned unit development — meaning it could accommodate both commercial and residential projects development has been hampered by a series of challenges “Some of the challenges that we’re learning — number one it’s a really high water table out there,” said Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez “Developers and landowners in Sunnyside know it’s a challenging area to develop because you go three feet deep and start to hit water Gonzalez also noted the cost of required infrastructure upgrades a nearby feedlot remains a concern for potential residential developers the city paid $8,000 for a professional appraisal “We’re working hard to market the property,” he said “It’s not fly-by-nights that are coming to Sunnyside to take a look at it It’s serious developers who have money and want to invest in Sunnyside because it’s really difficult to find a city that has this volume of land in one place.” The land is not yet “shovel ready” and would require millions in upgrades Sunnyside still owes about $800,000 on the property and officials say selling it — even below asking price — may soon make more fiscal sense than holding onto it I’d like to see revenue coming into the city but I’d like to see development,” said Mayor Dean Broersma “And if it’s something that generates jobs — even if it’s 50 jobs — you know As the city seeks to move the project forward it is also working to rebuild its community and economic development team Sunnyside is actively searching for a new director to lead the effort “I think this is probably our biggest struggle over the years — our economic development department,” Gonzalez said In addition to the Monson property discussion the city council also swore in two new staff members at the meeting: Emily Goodell as deputy city clerk and Kelly Koskie as administrative services director City officials say they plan to present a more detailed analysis of the Monson property at the next city council meeting The following description comes from the event organizer the only guide you need to things to do in Portland Use the 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Singles Composer Meara O’Reilly Brings Hockets Into the Future Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release By: 7:30 am on April 27 Following the explosion of development in Long Island City, the adjacent Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside are beginning to follow suit with a wave of new residential projects over the last several years YIMBY captured two projects that were recently finished and one that is preparing for construction These buildings are part of a boom in development along Queens Boulevard and around the elevated 52nd Street subway station over Roosevelt Avenue a five-story residential building at 43-30 52nd Street in Sunnyside near the intersection of 52nd Street and Queens Boulevard the 55-foot-tall structure spans 15,126 square feet and yields ten condominium units in one- to three-bedroom layouts The development also includes 2,000 to 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space 595 square feet of community facility space Winzone Realty is leading sales and marketing for the residences The following photographs show the finished appearance of the façade which is comprised of gray paneling framing a grid of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors leading to four balconies and a terrace The main entrance is located on the southern corner which is deeply recessed from the sidewalk A staircase on the northern end leads to the cellar level Condominium units at Sunnyside 52 are finished with tile and wood flooring and feature open kitchen plans The property at 43-30 52nd Street was formerly vacant as seen in the below Google Street View image from before the start of construction Work is also complete on 43-34 53rd Street seven-story residential building in Woodside near the corner of 53rd Street and Queens Boulevard Designed by A&T Engineering and developed by Jaime Lopez of Skylimit Construction the 20,981-square-foot structure yields 24 rental units with an average scope of 664 square feet The development also includes 2,679 square feet of commercial space Eight of the apartments are designated for affordable housing The following photographs show the building fully enclosed in its façade of gray and white paneling with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors leading to balconies on its northern The fenestration also includes dark wood-paneled spandrels between the grid of windows Units at 43-34 53rd Street come with air conditioning name-brand kitchen countertops and finishes Residential amenities included a recreational room The property was formerly occupied by a pair of two-story residential buildings as seen in the below Google Street View image from before their demolition Exterior work is moving along on 46-11 Queens Boulevard six-story mixed-use building in Sunnyside between Bliss and 47th Streets the 70-foot-tall structure will span 17,280 square feet and yield 19 residential units The development will also include 3,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space The following photos show the steel-framed superstructure built to its pinnacle with scaffolding and construction netting shrouding the main southern elevation as crews frame out the fenestration with insulation boards The blank eastern and western lot line walls are enclosed in cinderblock and have yet to receive their final cladding The building will house three apartments on the second story and four units per story on floors three through six Construction is expected to be completed this summer The property was once occupied by a low-rise structure that burned down in 2001 as seen in the below Google Street View image from before work began in 2022 The last project in our roundup is 43-12 50th Street a planned eight-story residential building in Sunnyside near the corner of 50th Street and 43rd Avenue Designed by Durodeco Architecture & Engineering for MDL & S LLC the 80-foot-tall structure will yield 61 rental units as well a cellar level The following photographs show the site cleared of its former occupant Piles of rubble cover the perimeter of the site atop the original foundation slab and no signs of imminent excavation are currently present Permits for the project were filed in December 2021 A construction timetable has yet to be announced The property was formerly occupied by a two-story commercial building housing a billiards hall and gym as seen in the below Google Street View image from before its demolition Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Those sprinkler connections in the first project really make for a welcomed entry Too often architects forget to better accommodate these necessities There are a few more large developments in progress in the area the largest probably being the affordable housing on Barnett Ave The hose connections for the sprinklers have to be green but that color is now reserved for standpipes The fixture does not stick out as much as older 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Monday to ignite the 900-acre Sunnyside Prescribed Fire on National Forest System lands one mile north of Aspen The carefully planned fire is designed to reduce dense vegetation and other fuels which will lower wildfire risk to the local community and improve wildlife habitat by stimulating new vegetation growth The prescribed fire is a coordinated effort funded in part by Pitkin County with in-kind support from Aspen Fire the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative “Fire is as much a part of these landscapes on the White River National Forest as the plants and animals,” said Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner in the press release “Prescribed fires are carefully planned fires we use in appropriate conditions to bring fire’s natural benefits to an area.”   Firefighters are closely monitoring site-specific conditions and will only ignite the fire if conditions are good for a safe effective burn and smoke dispersal that minimizes impacts to surrounding communities.  Flames and smoke on Sunnyside will be visible throughout Aspen as well as Highway 82 Smoke should dissipate during the day but may remain on the valley floors as temperatures drop.  The latest information about the burn will be available on-line at rfvwildfire.org as well as Facebook facebook.com/WhiteRiverNF and facebook.com/AspenFireDepartment Personnel will be stationed at locations in downtown Aspen and Aspen Mountain to provide information and answer questions Fire managers have developed a detailed prescribed fire plan and obtained smoke permits from the State of Colorado. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information, visit colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health. Go to fire.airnow.gov  to find more detailed information about air quality Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage What's your favorite spring task around the house View Results Sophia is your community news reporter covering the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County The Los Osos Community Services District is interested in purchasing the former Sunnyside School site The CSD recently received a letter from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District notifying them they have 60 days to decide if they would like to submit an offer Los Osos CSD General Manager Ron Munds describes the 12-acre school site located off Los Osos Valley Road as unique “Right in the middle of town and can be zoned for several uses,” Munds said Deborah Howe would like to see more available open space “We’re all cramped together using this tiny community park that exists here and this Sunnyside location is perfect,” said Deborah Howe the county has expressed interest in purchasing the property but says that due to the cost “The county does want to stay involved and partner in some way What that means hasn’t been worked out yet,” Munds said “I’m hopeful that the combined efforts of this partnership have real promise to realize the vision of an important addition to the community of Los Osos,” said San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson Options for the CSD include bringing in stakeholders like recreational leagues “Because there is going to need to be a significant financial contribution from the community to support this purchase,” Munds said The site is currently leased to a preschool “The Waldorf school and daycare is a significant part of this location We are hoping this space can serve many needs,” Howe said KSBY reached out to the preschool’s owner and director and was told she’s hoping to be able to continue leasing her space and providing care to children in the community Our families matter,” said Ashtane Brixler Stepping Stone University Preschool owner and director Munds said that could be a possibility should the CSD move forward with the purchase strong possibility that those uses can continue,” Munds said the CSD has hired a consulting firm to help with initial plans and cost estimates Those results are expected to be available at a town hall meeting next month “We’ll see if we can afford to move forward and it’s really up to the community,” Munds said The town hall meeting will be held on Saturday CAL FIRE said it would move the training center to another location if they do lose their lease KSBY News also reached out to the Wishing Well School for comment but has not heard back The bill requires Salt Lake City and UDOT to study past and potential future changes on city streets between I-15 and Foothill Drive including the Sunnyside Avenue Safety Improvements The study will include opportunities for the public to provide feedback for multiple transportation projects Until the study is completed in the Fall of 2025 the Sunnyside Avenue constituent-requested project is on hold The Salt Lake City Transportation Division is proposing two separate projects on Sunnyside Avenue with the goal of improving roadway safety As part of the Capital Improvement Program for 2022-2023 the City Council funded a constituent request for transportation safety improvements on Sunnyside Avenue The project goals are to create a safer street crossing and to beautify Sunnyside with green spaces and landscaping Changes to the previously presented project concept include: See the full outreach report here. The proposed lane reconfiguration between Guardsman Way and 1400 East would convert one westbound vehicle travel lane to a buffered bike lane Eastbound travel lanes would remain the same as they currently exist In addition to the constituent funded project focusing on 1400 East Rowland Hall contributed funds for pedestrian safety improvements and traffic calming on Sunnyside near their McCarthey Campus A timeline has not yet been determined for these improvements but could potentially be constructed at the same time as the constituent requested project a pedestrian crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacons was the most selected future improvement followed by a westbound protected bike lane A constituent has applied for a project through the Capital Improvement Program for 2025-2026 to build a landscaped median and crosswalk on Sunnyside Avenue project funds will go towards hiring a contractor to maintain the landscaping Public Lands will request additional budget from the City Council to maintain the landscaped median It costs additional money to build a HAWK signal compared to rectangular rapid flashing beacons Please reach out with questions or concerns Email | sunnyside@slc.gov Phone | 801-535-6422 Intro rate $1.99This rate will renew automatically at $9.99 after 30 days First time here? Click to create a yakimaherald.com user account The city of Sunnyside paid former Administrative Services Director Jamison Horner $75,000 early February to settle wrongful termination claims according to documents obtained by the Yakima Herald-Republic via public records request Horner said she was wrongfully terminated when City Manager Mike Gonzalez fired her in August 2024 according to a claim for damages filed with the city Her wrongful termination claim was based on a lack of documented performance issues and Americans with Disabilities Act protections she told the Yakima Herald-Republic in an interview and municipal court departments for the city "I correctly accounted for revenue and expenses for Sunnyside and never received any corrective or disciplinary action while employed by the city," the document said The city of Sunnyside has cut staffing and services because of a budget shortfall caused by the delay in the sale of the city's Monson property Horner said that budget decisions were not in her power and the idea to balance the 2024 budget with the yet-to-occur property sale was made by former City Manager Elizabeth Alba and approved by the city council at the time Horner said that she warned staff and council multiple times about what would happen to city finances if the sale of the property didn't go through The Sunnyside City Council fired Alba in February 2024. In a commentary in the Yakima Herald-Republic last year Alba said her termination didn't spell out specific reasoning and "the lack of explanation points to the possibility that the termination was unjust and lacked proper justification." At the time she said she did not plan to pursue legal action Alba said the Monson funding was put in the budget to avoid a tax increase She also said the budget was approved by the council and went through public hearings Gonzalez said Friday the city has not yet found a buyer for the Monson property The 146.7 acre property is listed for $4 million through the broker Todd Sternfeld of NAI Tri-Cities An interested developer the city had been working with last year did not end up meeting the city council's stipulations Gonzalez was hired by the Sunnyside City Council on July 29 which was the day after he announced the $4 million deficit Horner has had trouble finding work because of comments made by Gonzalez Gonzalez told me that he was terminating me 'without cause.' Contrary to that he told media sources and other people that I had been terminated for improper accounting and budgeting," the claim said Horner also said she had led efforts to unionize administrative staff with the Teamsters union in the days after Alba's firing She said she believes that Gonzalez and the city council were displeased with the unionization effort which they were informed about on the same day that Gonzalez's contract was signed Gonzalez told the Yakima Herald-Republic that the unionization effort of administrative staff is still being worked out legally with the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission Gonzalez said Horner's termination was without cause and she was an at-will employee "I'm glad we were able to work out an amicable settlement." He said has never meant to disparage Horner The Washington Cities Insurance Authority paid $36,122 toward the $75,000 settlement on Jan Gonzalez said that the amount the city owes for the settlement is a similar amount that was initially offered to Horner as severance in August The settlement is cheaper for the city than fighting it in court Horner originally asked for $800,000 in damages She told the Yakima Herald-Republic that her lawyers believed she had a strong case to bring to court but said she agreed to the settlement so she could move forward with her life Horner has been providing financial services to the city of Mabton under contract Questen Inghram is a Murrow News Fellow at the Yakima Herald-Republic whose beat focuses on government in Central Washington communities. Email qinghram@yakimaherald.com or call 509-577-7674 This story can be republished by other organizations for free under a Creative Commons license. 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Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device By: 8:00 am on March 29 Construction is nearing completion on 45-02 Queens Boulevard, an eight-story residential building in Sunnyside Designed by My Architect PC and developed by Ampiera Group the 83-foot-tall structure spans 57,771 square feet and will yield 63 rental units with an average scope of 781 square feet The development will also feature 8,532 square feet of commercial space Thirteen of the residential units will be designated as affordable housing The property is located on a 13,035-square-foot parcel at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 45th Street The structure’s exterior is almost fully complete with the exception of the ground floor which is finishing up work behind the wraparound sidewalk fencing The northwest corner of the building is clad in a reflective glass curtain wall while the southern and eastern ends are enclosed in light gray metal paneling and floor-to-ceiling windows The uppermost levels feature a pair of stepped setbacks and an expansive terrace lined with glass and metal railings Interior work is likely closing in on completion as well The property was formerly occupied by a set of one-story commercial structures seen in the below Google Street View image from before their demolition in 2020 The developer acquired the property more than two years ago from the Scouras family for $11 million The nearest subway from the development is the 7 train at the 46th Street-Bliss Street station located just to the northeast of the property 45-07 Queens Boulevard’s anticipated completion date is slated for this summer The placement of what seem to be vents give them an almost ornamental appearance The usual placement of under a window is less so I often wonder if these places have window screens First modern apartment building in Sunnyside Details: cache-fra-eddf8230162-FRA 1746482522 1384185547 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsJoy Addison HOUSTON – Residents of a Sunnyside neighborhood in Houston are facing ongoing frustrations as road repairs the issue has left them with no choice but to navigate only one side of the street regardless of whether they’re coming or going Unfinished Construction Leaves Residents Struggling explained that the street was partially repaired in late 2024 “They did some construction work because utility work was going on in the sewage there And it happened either December or January The lack of proper repair has created major disruptions for residents Coney explained that when a car approaches from the opposite direction everyone on the street must wait for it to pass then we all have to wait until those cars come then we all have to wait until they pass in order to continue down the street,” she added Residents are forced to drive on the “wrong side” of the road just to get through risking potential accidents and further vehicle damage Damaged Streets Pose Risks to Drivers and Pedestrians One of the most concerning issues is the condition of the road Coney warned that anyone who attempts to drive through the unfinished area risks severe damage to their vehicle Coney also pointed out safety risks for children With many children in the neighborhood riding bikes and there’s a car coming from the opposite side The kids could get hurt if they’re not careful or if a car doesn’t see them,” Coney said emphasizing the immediate risks to young residents Coney has reached out to the City of Houston’s Public Works Department multiple times She was told that both tickets would be closed within 30 days “I’ve called several times and nobody has answers 3-1-1 told me that they didn’t know which department was responsible prompting her to contact KPRC 2 for assistance believing that the news station could help push for a resolution I’m going to call KPRC because they always get things done,” Coney added KPRC 2 reporter Joy Addison reached out to the City of Houston’s Public Works Department for clarification The department confirmed that they had located the open ticket but noted that it had not been routed to the correct department for proper follow-up They explained that they are investigating why this happened but assured residents that the repairs will be prioritized Public Works said that they are sending someone out to address the issue immediately A Call for Better Communication and Swift Action are asking for better communication from the city neighbors remain frustrated by the inconvenience the residents of Sunnyside hope that the necessary repairs will be completed soon allowing them to safely and freely navigate their streets once again Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Joy Addison joined the KPRC 2 News team in November of 2024 She is a native Mississippian and moved to Houston in 2019 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group The City of Sunnyside has posted an update on Facebook regarding its ongoing technical outage which continues to impact internet and email services the ATF has likely completed its investigation into an alleged fire at a local fruit winery The City is awaiting authorization from the winery and its insurance provider before Yakima County technicians can begin repair work and utility payments can still be processed in person at City Hall City officials say they are exploring options to improve internet reliability including potential fiber access through the Sunnyside School District The cities of Sunnyside and Toppenish are experiencing significant service disruptions affecting digital and communication systems internet issues tied to a broader Yakima County provider outage have impacted city email and online services The situation has been further complicated by an ongoing investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives (ATF) into a recent fire Sunnyside officials said utility payments can still be made in person phone lines are currently down at City Hall as well as the police and fire departments City crews are working to repair the damaged lines but there is no estimated timeline for when full service will be restored Officials in both cities have thanked residents for their patience and say they will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available Kora — the Filipino doughnut pop-up that once had a 10,000-person waitlist — has opened its long-awaited permanent bakery in Sunnyside After being laid off from restaurants during COVID, Eleven Madison Park and Union Square Hospitality alums Kimberly Camara and Kevin Borja started Kora in March 2020 as an online-only bakery initially operating out of their Woodside home the couple took a leap on a storefront of their own Kora is at the forefront of a new wave of modern Filipino bakeries their new bakery simplifies the ordering process like a doughnut filled with ube custard and another topped with leche flan — a recipe inspired by Camara’s grandmother like a shiny-topped pain Suisse filled with Spam and a loaded croissant that riffs on the savory-sweet Filipino pastry with a coating of sugared butter and a blanket of yellow Edam cheese Brioche buns are filled with passionfruit curd while babka gets the Kora treatment of an ube swirl at least while the bakery gets its bearings: The ordering system switched from six items per person to three during my visit as the team tried to meet the immense demand Camara and Borja’s ambitions extend beyond the pastry case The idea is for Kora to eventually function as an all-day cafe “Hopefully by next month we’re doing sandwiches and more savory danishes,” Camara says “I’m thinking of a tortang talong one,” she adds referring to the breakfast dish that features charred eggplant dipped into egg and fried The coffee program is straightforward (beans are sourced from Parlor Coffee) with the addition of three specialty drinks: lattes in flavors like salted coconut After a complete gut renovation of a former fro-yo shop with a wall of glass at the back that displays the kitchen A row of workbenches that Camara calls the “stage” will allow customers to see bakers doing final touches The seating and decor throughout the space are dark brown derived from windowpane oysters often used in Filipino decor where it’s more of an eat-in-the-park affair Kora’s new storefront is located around the corner from the former home of Alpha Donuts, a luncheonette that served as Sunnyside’s doughnut hub for 50 years until its closing in 2023 While the new bakery is certainly stylistically distinct from Alpha Borja and Camara’s goal is to be similarly rooted in the Sunnyside community and embraced as part of morning routines for years to come Given Borja and Camara’s Manhattan fine dining background one might’ve wondered if they’d open a bakery across the bridge But it was important to them to remain not only in the borough where they first built their Kora fanbase but also where Camara “That’s what we really liked about Sunnyside.” Kora will be open from 9 a.m