June 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Two major rent decisions this month could impact thousands of residents across Western Queens.
The City’s Rent Guidelines Board has proposed rent increases of up to two percent for one-year lease renewals and 0.5 to 3.5 percent for two-year renewals.…
June 11, By Christian Murray
With 50,000 people expected to come to Long Island City to celebrate the July 4th fireworks, the police are putting together a comprehensive plan to deal with transportation issues and security threats.
The police are faced with several challenges that night,…
June 10, By Jackie Strawbridge
Hunters Point South could offer a solution to the looming loss of middle school seats in Long Island City, parents say.
In response to the Department of Education’s announcement that PS/IS 78 may soon lose middle school seats,…
June 10, Staff Report
The lineup for this summer’s movie series at Hunters Point South Park has been set with King Kong coming to the big screen on June 25.
The movie will be the second to be shown in the park this season,…
June 9, By Christian Murray
Astoria Bank is opening a branch in Court Square, according to two real estate agents who worked on the deal.
The bank is moving into the ground floor of the Vere Building, located at 26-26 Jackson Avenue,…
By Jackie Strawbridge
Two Brooklyn men charged with sex trafficking allegedly forced a teenage girl into prostitution from a Long Island City Days Inn, according to the Queens District Attorney.
Defendants Kadeem Moore, 18, and Francois Cousins, 22, were charged last week with sex trafficking,…
June 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
A number of eye-catching outdoor pianos are stationed throughout the borough for musically inclined neighbors to enjoy this month.
Through a citywide initiative by Sing for Hope, a volunteer arts outreach organization, pianos were installed on June 5 outside of LIC Landing,…
June 8, By Christian Murray
The Department of Transportation will begin adding jersey barriers on Vernon Boulevard later this month as a means to protect bicyclists from motorists.
The jersey barriers represent another step by the DOT to provide a smooth bicycle connection between 46th Avenue to 30th Road.…
June 8, By Christian Murray
The bland pedestrian walkway that goes over the Thomson Bridge will soon be covered with a bright-colored mural.
The mural, which will go up late July, is part of the DOT’s Art Program that aims to take heavily trafficked space and to enhance it with temporary artwork.…
June 7, By Christian Murray
It’s back to the drawing board for Station LIC, a bar/restaurant that opened at 1037 Jackson Ave. last November.
Community Board 2 rejected its sidewalk seating application that sought 16 tables and 32 seats.…