April 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez As the city comes closer to opening Phase II of Hunters Point South Park, many are concerned for what could potentially become a messy situation at the expanded site. The lack of additional public restrooms going up with the new 5.5 acre site’s opening, to be exact, has left… Read more »
April 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Renovations for a playground and basketball courts at the Queensbridge Houses are in the works, with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer holding a ground breaking ceremony for one of multiple courts there yesterday. The repairs to the basketballs courts at the Queensbridge Houses stem from the 2016 participatory budgeting cycle,… Read more »
April 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is inviting the community to attend its monthly meeting tomorrow, where the expansion of the park and its programming will be discussed. The public meeting will begin at 7 pm at the New York Irish Center, located at 1040 Jackson Ave. Representatives from the… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez You can help set a new world record for the largest honeybee dance this weekend in Long Island City. The free event will take place on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plaxall Gallery, located at 5-25 46th Ave., and is hosted by Long Island… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Christian Murray Councilmember Costa Constantinides plans to run for higher office in 2021 and all indications are that it will be for Queens Borough President. Constantinides held a fundraiser in Astoria last week and the highest donation sought was $3,850. That figure is the maximum allowed for the borough president race… Read more »
April 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez More than 6,200 new residential units are expected to be available in Long Island City by next year, according to a LIC Partnership report that says the area is experiencing “tremendous growth across all real estate sectors.” The LICP’s annual Neighborhood Snapshot report, released this morning, shows a variety… Read more »
April 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A sandwich shop offering signature gourmet sandwiches and more will be opening its doors soon in Long Island City. “The Sandwich King”, the name of the upcoming locale, is setting up at 47-31 Vernon Blvd., the former site of New City Kitchen Express. The sandwich shop will offer a… Read more »
April 12, 2018 By Christian Murray A Long Island City man was arrested Tuesday night along with three other Queens men in connection with the sale and distribution of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine to major New York suppliers, according to authorities. Dionne Sharrow, 35, aka ‘Slay,’ a resident of the Powerhouse Building at 2-17 51st… Read more »
April 11, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A large fitness center with international locations has opened its doors along Northern Boulevard. Powerhouse Gym opened on April 9 in a 10,000 square foot space at the Apple building, the eight-story building located at 30-30 Northern Blvd. The gym offers a cardio and weights area with standard fitness… Read more »
April 9, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Sweetchick, the restaurant chain most known for its chicken and waffles, will open its doors today on Vernon Boulevard. The eatery, located at 46-42 Vernon Blvd., serves a variety of Southern comfort foods including crusted catfish, duck and short rib meatloaf, and shrimp and grits. Brunch items include eggs… Read more »