December 22, Staff Report
The MTA will suspend 7 train service between Queens and Manhattan for eight weekends in 2016, while it conducts service work on the line.
The shutdowns will take place Jan. 22 to 25, March 18 to 21,…
December 21, By Christian Murray
A public meeting is planned to take place in Long Island City next month where the developers of the Paragon Paint building will provide the community with details of their plans.
The owners of the 45-40 Vernon Blvd.…
December 19, Staff Report
Firefighters battled a fire on a construction site located at 28-10 Jackson Avenue Saturday afternoon.
No injuries have been reported, and the fire department tweeted around 3 p.m. that the fire was under control.
The fire broke out at a drilling rig around 2:15 p.m.,…
December 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
After signing on several new commercial tenants in 2015, the Falchi Building in Long Island City is now 94 percent leased, according to a spokesperson for the building.
The Falchi Building, located at 31-00 47th Ave.,…
December 16, Staff Report
Wells Fargo will open a commercial banking location in Long Island City next year, its first outside of Manhattan.
The new Regional Commercial Banking Office will sit at 47-40 21st St. and is slated to open in March 2016.…
December 15, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer will hold a rally outside a Queens Blvd nightclub Thursday calling for the establishment to be shut down.
The rally will target Club Allure, a nightclub located at 33-02 Queens Blvd,…
Dec. 14, By Christian Murray
Children, parents and library officials packed the Court Square Library Friday to celebrate its expansion.
Library officials and parents said the additional 1,700 square feet in space was sorely needed due to the influx of families to the neighborhood in recent times.…
December 11, Staff Report
Finding a job isn’t always easy for the elderly, but two Long Island City employers have been recognized for their senior-friendly work environment.
The Brooks Brother LIC Factory and Long Island City-based Amy’s Bread are two of the six New York City businesses to win the Age Smart Employer Awards.…
December 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Hunters Point Civic Association collected 3,600 pounds of food and critical items to donate to food pantries this holiday season, according to president Brent O’Leary.
This marks the HPCA’s second annual holiday drive,…
December 9, By Christian Murray
A New York State Assembly bill is currently being drafted based on the controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, according the advocacy group Move NY.
The bill is expected to be introduced in the State Assembly in spring,…