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Rockaway Brewing Co. To Become A Grocery Pick Up Spot

December 4, By Jackie Strawbridge

Long Island City residents will soon be able to do their grocery shopping from Rockaway Brewing Company.

Rockaway Brewing Company, located at 46-01 5th St., has partnered with an online food marketplace called Farmigo.…

Ice Skating Rink Being Planned For Hunters Point South Park, Aim To Open Winter 2016

December 4, By Christian Murray

The group that oversees Long Island City’s waterfront parks has big plans to put down an ice skating rink in Hunters Point South Park.

Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, told members of Community Board 2 on Thursday that the rink would take up a significant portion of the oval and would cost in the vicinity of $500,000 per year.…

Condo Development Planned On 44th Drive, Old Elks Lodge To Be Demolished

A unique three-story building on 44th Drive has been purchased and, along with a neighboring property, will make way for a new condo and retail project, according to developers.

The building – which has unique exterior detailing and was once an Elks Lodge,…

Hit And Run Penalties Would Jump For Repeat Offenders If Van Bramer Bill Goes Through

December 3, By Jackie Strawbridge

After proposing new penalties for hit and run drivers that were passed last year, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has introduced a new bill aimed at drivers who repeatedly flee the scene of crashes.

The legislation is intended as an additional deterrent against hit and run drivers,…

Chipotle To Open On Jackson Ave Next Spring

December 2, By Michael Florio

Chipotle has confirmed that it will open a location at 26-14 Jackson Ave. next spring.

Danielle Moore, Public Relations and Communications Manager with Chipotle Mexican Grill, confirmed that the company will open a restaurant at this location.…

Katz Rejects Zoning Amendments

December 1, By Jackie Strawbridge

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has joined growing opposition to the City’s two major zoning proposals.

Katz announced Tuesday that she opposes the Department of City Planning’s proposed “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” zoning text amendments.…

Vintage Subways Will Run From Queens Plaza This Holiday Season

November 30, Staff Report

New Yorkers can ride the subway back in time throughout December.

The MTA will run a “holiday nostalgia fleet” of vintage subway cars for four consecutive Sundays starting Dec. 6. The fleet includes subway cars from the 30s,…

Astoria Bank opens today in Court Square

November 30, Staff Report

Astoria Bank opened a branch in Court Square today.

The branch occupies 2,500 square feet of the Vere Building, a 43-unit residential complex located at 26-26 Jackson Avenue.

“With its tremendous amount of recent commercial and residential development,…

Boxing Gym For Kids And Adults Opens On Queens Blvd

November 30, By Michael Florio

Long Island City residents can now break out their inner Rocky.

Supreme Team Boxing, a new neighborhood boxing gym, opened at 34-09 Queens Blvd. earlier this month.

The 1,900-square-foot center offers pro-style boxing and kickboxing classes,…