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Mexican food vendor to open Queens Plaza brick and mortar location

September 26, By Hannah Wulkan

A popular Mexican street food vendor will open its first brick and mortar location in Long Island City next week.

Gordo’s Cantina, known for serving authentic Mexican street food at street fairs and in pop up locations,…

Units in 27-story condo building hit the market

September 26, By Hannah Wulkan

Sales have officially launched for apartments in Long Island City’s tallest condo building, which is scheduled to be completed next year.

The Harrison, which will be 27 stories and located at 27-21 44th Drive,…

NYPD: Two men impersonate cops, then rob victims in Astoria/LIC

September 26, Staff Report

Police are searching for two men in connection to a string of robberies earlier in the month, which spanned from Manhattan to western Queens.

The two suspects allegedly drove around in a white van and then impersonated police officers to pull victims over to the side of the road,…

Three Local Venues Offer Presidential Debate Parties

September 23, By Hannah Wulkan

Whether looking for a serious political discussion or some lighthearted mockery to pair with the first presidential debate on Monday night, several local establishments have you covered with watch parties.

The events will showcase the candidates going head to head on TV for the first time but with comedians,…

Family Health Day to take place at LIC Landing Saturday

September 22, By Hannah Wulkan
Mount Sinai Queens is looking to help everyone get a jump-start on the winter season with a free Family Health Day in Long Island City this Saturday. In conjunction with a total revamp of the hospital facility,…

UberEats enters into Queens, targets LIC, Astoria and Sunnyside

September 21, By Hannah Wulkan

A popular ride sharing service will now also deliver food directly to your doorstep.

Uber announced this morning that it has expanded its UberEATS app in to Queens for the first time, covering Astoria,…

Ferry Dock to Open at Northern Tip of Gantry Plaza State Park By Next Summer

September 19, By Hannah Wulkan

The city will open a second ferry dock in Long Island City next summer at the northern tip of Gantry Plaza State Park.

The new dock will be a part of the larger expansion plan for the ferry system to try to take pressure off of the already overtaxed transportation system throughout the city,…