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DOT Releases Annual Bike Map, Including Potential New Bike Routes

March 30, Staff Report

The Department of Transportation has released its annual NYC Bike Map displaying the 1,000 miles of New York City’s bike network, plus markers of where potential new bike routes could appear in western Queens.

The map shows color-coded protected bike paths,…

Alobar Hosts Second “Whiskey Class” With Plans To Continue Year Round

March 30, By Michael Florio

Whiskey Class is in session.

Alobar, located at 46-42 Vernon Blvd., will host its second “Whiskey Class” tasting at 7 p.m. Thursday night, and plans to continue the event every few months.

Tickets to tomorrow’s tasting cost $50,…

Plan That Would Toll Queensboro Bridge Introduced In Assembly

March 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

A controversial plan to toll the free East River Bridges is under official consideration by State lawmakers.

The proposal, unveiled by the coalition Move NY last February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…

Mixed Martial Arts To Be Legalized In New York, To Disappointment Of Local Lawmakers

March 28, By Michael Florio

A sport that local officials described as “barbaric” has been legalized by the State legislature.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will soon be legal in New York, after a bill passed last week that establishes protocols for the sport and permits professional fights in the State.…

Choose how $1 million should be spent in the district, vote starts Saturday

March 25, By Christian Murray

Western Queens residents will be able to start voting tomorrow to determine how $1 million in New York City funds should be spent in the district.

Voters who live in Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City will be able to choose from up to 19 capital projects,…

What’s wrong with the 7 train? #AskTheMTA

March 25, By Christian Murray

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and a Queens-based subway advocacy group are hosting a town hall meeting next month where residents will be able to question MTA officials about 7-train service.

The event, which will take place on April 5th at Sunnyside Community Services (details below),…

Sign Ups Open For Weekly Farm Deliveries To LIC

March 24, Staff Report

Registration is now open for the Hunters Point CSA, which will bring produce straight to the neighborhood from Long Island farms.

The CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture, will deliver organic farmed produce to Alewife,…

LIC Lions Club Raises $14K For Local Man’s Cancer Battle

March 23, By Michael Florio

A fundraiser helped collect more than $14,000 for a Long Island City man who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

The LIC-Astoria Lions Club decided to put together the fundraiser after hearing about Ryan West,…

Famed Long Island City Esthetician Moves Into New Space On 51st Ave

March 22, Staff Report

Long Island City’s best kept secret in skin care has recently moved to 51st Avenue from its previous Vernon Boulevard location.

Tailormade For You founder Angelena Lucheux said the new space at 5-35 51st Ave.…