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Noon: 7 train riders continue to face delays

January 4, Staff Report

The 7 train went down for about 30 minutes between Queens Plaza and 34th Street Hudson Yards this morning due to a rail condition at the Hunters Point Avenue station, according to the MTA.

Although the train returned to service around 9:10 am,…

Man jumps from 8th floor of LIC hotel, dies instantly

January 3, Staff Report

A man jumped to his death from the eighth floor of the Country Inn & Suites hotel in Long Island City Sunday afternoon, according to police.

The 46-year-old victim, whose name has yet to be released,…

Two Jackson Avenue properties to be demolished

December 30, Staff Report

Two Jackson Avenue buildings are scheduled to be demolished, according to filings with the Department of Buildings.

The 3-story buildings are located next to Uber at 27-49 and 27-51 Jackson Avenue, with both including ground floor retail and four apartment units.…

The Secret Theatre launches fundraiser to keep its doors open

December 30, By Michael Florio

The secret is out.

Richard Mazda, the founder of The Secret Theatre, is looking for donations in order to save his theater from closing.

Mazda, who operates the off-off Broadway theater at 44-02 23rd Street,…

Vernon Blvd store goes on the rental market for $9,500 per month

December 29, Staff Report

A Vernon Blvd store that is currently occupied by Paris Health is available for rent.

The property, located at 49-11 Vernon Blvd, has been listed by Modern Spaces at $9,500 per month.

Paris Health is best known for its smoothies and juices.…

Large childcare facility to open in Court Square this spring

Dec. 28, By Christian Murray

A large childcare facility will be opening in Court Square next year that will cater to the needs of about 190 infants/children.

The Learning Experience, which will be located at 27-28 Thomson Avenue, will take up 13,500 square feet of ground floor retail space in the Arris Lofts building,…

Applications Open For Local Community Boards

December 24, By Michael Florio

Queens residents who are looking to get more involved in their neighborhoods have an opportunity to apply for a seat on their local community board.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz announced this week that she is accepting applications for the 14 community boards in Queens.…

New Year’s Party To Support Displaced Chain Theatre

December 23, By Michael Florio

Long Island City residents can party on New Year’s Eve while helping to raise money for a displaced local theater.

Cinema Under the Influence, a Queens-based group that combines movie screenings and drinking into one event,…

Woman enraged after being bumped on 7 train, pulls hair and throws punches, police say

Dec. 23, Staff Report

A woman on the No. 7 train pulled the hair of a fellow passenger and punched the female rider in the face after the victim bumped into her, according to police.

The victim was on board the Manhattan-bound 7 train at 9:15 am Monday when she accidentally bumped into the suspect while taking a seat at Queensboro Plaza.…