Jan. 2, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez All stations along the 7 train line now have working countdown clocks, the last line through the entire subway system to roll out the displays. Countdown clocks installed through the line’s 22 stations went live on Dec. 31, and tell riders, in minutes, when the next train is scheduled… Read more »
Dec. 29, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez The Secret Theatre has started another round of fundraising to help keep the Long Island City performance space afloat. The GoFundMe campaign, created on Dec. 21, is looking to raise $20,000 to cover the costs of running the 99-seat theater at 44-02 23rd St. Richard Mazda, founder of the… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2017 By Tara Law The Department of Transportation will soon have to assess whether city ferries should run on alternative fuels as opposed to diesel, following the passage of a City Council bill Dec. 19 and the likely signature of the mayor. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), is a step… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez A T-Mobile store will be opening tomorrow in Hunters Point at the former site of a dental office. The new store is located at 49-13 Vernon Blvd., and takes over the Hunters Point Dental Services location, which operated at the site for more than 35 years. The Hunters Point… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Tara Law A martial arts studio specializing in traditional fighting styles is scheduled to open in Long Island City on Jan. 3. Hinds Combat Sports, located at 10-25 48th Ave., will offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai martial arts classes for adults and children. Sean Hinds, who has been a… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Tara Law An MTA employee was injured after two work trains knocked into each other in the 53rd Street tunnel beneath the East River this morning. The incident took place around 5.00 a.m. in the E and M line tunnel, which is currently closed for week-long repairs, according to the MTA…. Read more »
Dec. 21, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez The Long Island City Partnership was awarded $100,000 from Governor Cuomo’s office to help turn the area into a regional hub for the sciences. The organization will use the award, announced last week, to develop a business plan for the growth and development of a life sciences and research… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2017, By Christian Murray
The MTA will be increasing subway service along four Queens subway lines next summer in an effort to keep up with demand.
The biggest change will come to 7-train, where the agency will offer additional service on weekends.…
Nov. 16, 2017 By Staff Report
LONG ISLAND CITY – Modern Spaces NYC is hosting a free craft beer crawl in Long Island City this Saturday as part of a series of open houses dubbed “SpacesOpen.”
The self-guided beer crawl will take place at five different condo buildings–between 12 p.m.…
Nov. 14, By Christian Murray
Plans are in the works for the rezoning of a 15-acre swath of land surrounding Anable Basin that would make way for eight large mixed-use buildings—including a 65-story tower–that would consist of nearly 5,000 residential units,…