May 5, By Christian Murray
A representative of State Sen. Michael Gianaris’ office has been caught up in the campaign finance investigation that has embroiled the de Blasio administration.
Matt Lerch, an Astoria resident who represents Gianaris at community board meetings and local events,…
May 6, By Michael Florio
The Long Island City Partnership is gearing up for its third annual Vernon Boulevard block party.
The partnership will host the festival, called LIC Springs!, on May 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
May 6, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 Chair Pat O’Brien told fellow board members last night that he was stepping down from the top job since it consumes too much of his time.
“The commitment in time is incredible and as many of you know I have my own business and own family,” O’Brien,…
May 5, By Michael Florio
A mobile fashion boutique inside a trailer will soon hit the streets of western Queens.
Bohemian Groove Airstream Boutique, a women’s clothing and accessory shop, will make its debut on May 27 with a launch party at The Local (13-02 44th Ave.) from 4:30 p.m.…
May 5, By Jackie Strawbridge
More than 500 parents are petitioning the City to find a new temporary pre-Kindergarten space in Long Island City, after an estimated 100-plus students were waitlisted for the program at PS 78.
The petition was launched online Wednesday and had already garnered more than 500 signatures as of Thursday afternoon.…
May 5, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 Chair Patrick O’Brien is expected to announce that he is stepping down from the top job at the board’s monthly meeting tonight, the LIC Post
has learned.
O’Brien, who was elected as chair in December 2014 amid controversy,…
May 4, Staff Report
Outdoor movie screenings return to Hunters Point South Park this month, with Tom Hanks’ “Big” kicking off the series on May 19.
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy has announced the lineup for its third season of outdoor movie screenings in the park,…
May 3, By Christian Murray
Yet another school is planned for Hunters Point South.
TF Cornerstone will be building a 600-seat elementary school on Parcel C, announced Jimmy Van Bramer’s office today. The school will be in addition to the elementary school planned for Parcel F.…
May 3, Staff Report
The Long Island City building that will become the tallest in Queens appears to be growing.
United Construction and Development Group have tacked on an additional 20 feet of height to the CityView Tower, a nearly 80-story building planned at 23-15 44th Drive.…
May 2, By Jackie Strawbridge
The LIC Community Boathouse is kicking off a summer on the Queens waterfront with a fundraiser at Alewife next week.
The event takes place May 12 starting at 7 p.m. at Alewife, 5-14 51st Ave.…