June 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
A version of the controversial “Move NY” transportation plan, which would redistribute tolls among the City’s bridges and crossings, was introduced in the State Senate earlier this month with a slightly lower Queensboro Bridge fare than has been previously proposed.…
June 21, Staff Report
Station LIC, the bar/restaurant located at 10-37 Jackson Avenue has closed, according to a letter written by the owner placed on the establishment’s front door.
Owner Gregory Okshteyn, who opened the railroad-themed establishment in November 2014,…
June 21, Staff Report
A man stole an intimate object from a Dutch Kills house earlier this month and police have started a probe in an attempt find him.
Police are searching for a man who stole a package containing a urethroscope valued at $25,000.…
June 20, By Jackie Strawbridge
Proposed State legislation that would allow for taller buildings in New York City did not succeed in Albany before the session closed last week, following resistance from local officials and organizations.
The bills, introduced in the State Assembly by Member Keith Wright and in the State Senate by Senator Simcha Felder,…
June 17, Staff Report
Basketball stars will be visiting a Long Island City school next week thanks to one local students’ dance moves.
The Brooklyn Nets’ Wayne Ellington and New York Liberty’s Epiphanny Prince will visit P.S./I.S. 78 after a second grader won the Aquafina Happy Body Dance School Contest.…
June 16, Staff Report
The City has released new design details and drawings of the ferries that are planned to run along the East River starting in 2017.
The new Citywide Ferry is expected to carry 4.6 million trips per year once it is fully operational in 2018.…
June 15, By Staff Report
Alobar, which is known for its casual setting and unique food and drink selection, will be launching a limited-time beer pairing menu beginning Tuesday, June 21st to Sunday, June 26th.
“Chef Greg’s Summer Beer Pairing Menu” will be made available to guests from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the six days,…
June 15, By Michael Florio
The Department of Transportation will present its plan for the reconstruction of a slew of streets in Hunters Point and Court Square at a community meeting next week.
The agency’s “Street Safety and Design Open House” will take place June 20,…
June 15, By Michael Florio
Long Island City residents had the opportunity last night to voice their opinions on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s $2.5 billion plan to build a streetcar connecting Queens and Brooklyn.
Many residents stated a need for additional transportation to Brooklyn,…
June 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
A Brooklyn-based sustainable seafood company is slated to set up shop in Long Island City.
Building permits were issued late last month for the alteration of 5-43 48th Ave., under the Solarium Condominiums in the former Uncle Louie G’s
Italian Ices location.…