February 25, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on the Department of Transportation to erect a stop sign at the corner of 5th Street and 46th Avenue.
The councilman wants the sign to go up on the south east corner as a means to slow motorists down who typically use 46th Avenue to get from Vernon Blvd.…
February 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission decided Tuesday that it will render a landmark status decision for Long Island City’s Pepsi Cola sign before December.
According to an LPC spokesperson, this decision means “it’s likely that [the Pepsi Cola sign] will be designated” a City landmark this year.…
February 22, Staff Report
Plans and renderings are out for the 11-story, 56-unit luxury condo building dubbed “the Jackson” that is coming to 13-33 Jackson Ave.
Modern Spaces, which is marketing the property, released a description and images of the incoming development on Monday.…
February 22, By Christian Murray
A hotel is likely to go up at 32-45 Queens Blvd. significantly higher than zoning permits, due to a planned deal with the adjacent YMCA.
The hotel will be constructed on a 10,000-square-foot lot,…
February 19, Staff Report
The Long Island City bar Bierocracy will celebrate New York City beer week with unique beers on tap and a beer pouring class.
New York City beer week runs from Feb. 19 to Feb. 28.…
February 19, Staff Report
The owner of a local hair salon believes he has the answer to bringing the latest hairstyles and fashion trends to both adults and kids in Long Island City.
Alex Elwart, owner of Phoenix Hair Studio at 10-87 Jackson Ave., …
February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…
February 17, By Michael Florio
The Commanding Officer of the 114 Precinct has called on the community board for help in combating crime at a women’s homeless shelter in Long Island City, following two violent incidents that broke out at the shelter last week.…
February 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
About three years after a teenager was killed in a collision at Thomson Avenue and 30th Street, the Department of Transportation is looking to redesign the streets and sidewalks along this crowded road.
The DOT’s proposed project would stretch along Thomson Avenue from Van Dam Street to Skillman Avenue,…
February 16, By Jackie Strawbridge
7 train service was halted during the afternoon commute today, after a Queens-bound train suffered what passengers described as an adrenaline-inducing incident.
According to the MTA, the train had a “mechanical problem” at the Hunters Point Avenue stop at 4:30 p.m.…