June 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez More details have emerged on the two towers set to be built on the southern tip of the Long Island City waterfront as part of the city’s Hunters Point South development. The city, which announced Gotham and Riseboro as the developer and non-profit selected to build out the two… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Christian Murray The MTA has announced plans to increase bus service on two Queens lines this September—including the Q69 which connects Jackson Heights, Astoria and Long Island City. The MTA said that it will be increasing the frequency of service during off-peak, week-day periods and on weekends as a means to… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A public art project is underway in Long Island City, with a workshop and fundraiser already in store to garner community support for it. The mural, with no definitive location as of yet, will likely be painted at one of several sites under consideration in the Hunters Point area,… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A new restaurant is in the works at the former site of the Riverview Restaurant and Lounge. The new restaurant, to be called “American Brass,” is a concept by the owners of Maiella, the Italian restaurant also on Center Boulevard. American Brass will be a modern eatery and lounge… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A listening party was held last night under the Queensboro Bridge for the release of Nasir “Nas” Jones’ new album. The party was held at an empty lot adjacent to the bridge, with an address of 41-98 Vernon Blvd. from about 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The location is… Read more »
June 15, 2018 Staff Report A spring fair featuring carnival games and bouncy houses will be taking place on Center Boulevard Saturday. The P.S./ IS 78Q PTA is holding its annual fair between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Center Boulevard and 48th Avenue that will feature food, drink and games. The event is a… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A workshop will be taking place later this month where the public can help design the open space that will be part of the city’s massive and controversial 44th Drive development along the Long Island City waterfront. The workshop, organized by the Economic Development Corporation, will take place on… Read more »
June 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Hunters Point South Park will double in size later this month, as the second phase of the park is set to open to the public. The new portion, stretching from 54th Avenue and around Newtown Creek, will open to the public on June 21, the city confirmed. The city’s… Read more »
June 11, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Long Island City community is banding together to help out a longtime, well-known local who was severely burned in an apartment fire in Hunters Point two months ago. Barry Foley, 60, was one of several people sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at 11-14 46th… Read more »
June 11, 2018 By Christian Murray Community Board 2 voted last Thursday to approve the city’s plan to restrict hotel development in manufacturing zones. The board begrudgingly approved the plan, upset that the restriction would not apply to the Special Long Island City District, a roughly 40-block section from Hunters Point to Dutch Kills. The… Read more »