Staff Report
After a rough start for its previous iteration known as “Open Door,” the owners at 10-09 50th Ave chose to rebrand their bar and restaurant into “Re Pub LIC 50” last month.
“We have decided to change the look and feel of the bar to reflect a new environment for our customers,” said Luis Dubon,…
April 15, By Christian Murray
Bigger means better.
Rental and condo prices for large, luxury apartments continue to rise in Long Island City, while the market is softening for the smaller units.
The average rent paid for a 3brm luxury apartment during the first quarter of 2016 was $6,053,…
April 14, By Christian Murray
An auto shop on Vernon Boulevard is likely to be converted in an upscale new American-French restaurant.
Representatives of the restaurant went before Community Board 2’s City Services Committee last night and divulged these plans as part of their application for a liquor license.…
April 13, By Jackie Strawbridge
“Sunbather,” the large pink sculpture slated for Jackson Avenue, is expected to be installed in “late summer” according to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA).
The nine-foot-tall, bright pink sculpture by artist Ohad Meromi was commissioned through the City’s Percent for Art program,…
April 12, Staff Report
After waiting for nearly three decades, Long Island City’s Pepsi Cola sign has been officially designated a City landmark.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission announced the decision on Tuesday, calling the famous sign “one of the most iconic features of the New York City waterfront,…
April 12, By Christian Murray
Sen. Bernie Sanders is hosting a campaign rally at Hunter’s Point South Park next Monday, on the eve of the New York primary.
The event will take place on Monday, April 18, at 7 pm.…
April 11, By Michael Florio
An expansive new Italian restaurant and lounge will open in Long Island City later this month.
Oro Italian Restaurant and Lounge will open on April 25 at 41-17 Crescent St., according to owner Michael Celic.…
April 8, Staff Report
A 5K run/walk is set to take place along the Long Island City waterfront this June to raise money for the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy.
The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 4, is for both runners and walkers—and more than 1,000 participants are expected to attend.…
April 8, By Michael Florio
Bernie Sanders opened a campaign office in Long Island City on Tuesday.
The campaign has rented space from Spaces, a company that offers co-working space on the third floor of the Falchi Building, which is located at 31-00 47th Avenue.…
April 7, By Christian Murray
Opposition against a proposal that would bring a 28-story tower and two other buildings to the Paragon Paint site on Vernon Blvd continues to mount with a neighborhood group calling for the Board of Standard &…