March 30, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Gantry Plaza State Park now has free WiFi service, New York State Parks announced today. Users can access the WiFi service, called “Oh, Ranger!” Wi-Fi, by selecting the network on their devices and accepting the terms and conditions. The service, including its equipment, installation, programming, and maintenance, is handled… Read more »
March 30, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez TF Cornerstone, the developer selected to build out the city’s massive and controversial mixed-use project on 44th Drive, says the development is still in its early stages of design, and deals with a lot more than just luxury apartments. The 1.5 million square-foot project, put forward by the city’s… Read more »
March 30, 2018, By Staff Report A husband-and-wife duo have opened a new body contouring and laser treatment spa on 49th Avenue. DermaLuxe Laser Spa, located at 10-11 49th Ave., opened its doors in mid-December. The center offers laser treatments that can remove hair, age/sun spots, acne, and reduce skin blemishes among other services. All… Read more »
March 30, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A restaurant focusing on New American fare is opening its doors soon in Long Island City. Bellwether, the name of the new eatery, is located at 47-25 Vernon Blvd., and features a menu inspired by Mediterranean, North African and Asian cuisine, with an emphasis on using local and sustainably-sourced… Read more »
March 29, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Construction has begun on a $6.25 million field house at the waterfront Queensbridge Park, which will replace the old park house that hasn’t been in use for decades. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the park earlier today, which introduced the upcoming building as a green facility with comfort… Read more »
March 29, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A man’s body was found floating in the East River by 44th Drive along the Long Island City waterfront. The body was found wedged between two barges at around 5 p.m. on March 27, according to the Daily News. He was wearing black running pants and a blue shirt,… Read more »
March 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Long Island City will see two free Easter egg hunt events this Saturday, with both sites sharing about 25,000 decorated eggs. Gantry Park will host its ninth annual massive egg hunt beginning at 10:30 a.m. on March 31, with time slots divided by age. The first group, for 2… Read more »
March 27, 2018 By Christian Murray The police have released video footage of a man who walked into a Long Island City warehouse earlier this month and took off with a Rolex watch, $3,000 in cash and a company check book. The alleged thief entered Penta Restoration, located at 24-11 41st Ave., through an open… Read more »
March 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A revitalization plan created for Newtown Creek by environmental groups and an architecture firm envisions opening up the Dutch Kills tributary in Long Island City to the public and outfitting the area with green space, a boat launch, and a walkway in a looping park. In their 158-page “Newtown… Read more »
March 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released the ballot items for the fourth round of participatory budgeting in District 26. Over half of the proposed projects are located in Long Island City and Astoria. Under participatory budgeting, residents can vote on how to spend capital funds on projects such… Read more »