May 22, By Michael Florio
The police are searching for a man who allegedly slapped a woman’s buttocks while riding his bike on Jackson Avenue.
The police said that a 33-year-old woman was walking on Jackson Ave, near 23rd Street,…
May 22, By Christian Murray
The public will not be able to view the 4th of July fireworks from Hunters Point South Park and will have to go to Gantry Plaza State Park to watch them, according to sources.…
May 19, By Christian Murray
The first group of residents began moving into the Hunters Point South development this week, according to the Related Companies.
The new tenants are moving into the building in waves as the development is being completed.…
May 21, By Jackie Strawbridge
Another hotel has sprouted in Long Island City, bringing nearly 200 rooms to the Queens Plaza area.
Located at 29-21 41st Ave., the Hilton Garden Inn celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday.…
May 20, By Jackie Strawbridge
A $682 million proposal could be a lifeline for PS/IS 78, according to State Sen. Michael Gianaris.
Gianaris said that he and Senate Democrats have proposed the creation of an education package that would help fund new schools.…
May 20, By Christian Murray
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are coming to the East River and Hunters Point residents will be getting a close-up view of the show.
The fireworks will be shot from barges from two East River locations– one near midtown and the other by the South Street Seaport. …
May 19, By Christian Murray
The Beer Closet, which currently sells an array of different brews as a retailer, has plans to open up its back room and set up a bar.
Mario Cruz, the owner of the 5-37 51st Avenue store,…
May 19, By Michael Florio
NYU Langone is opening a medical center in Long Island City in about 18 months to meet the healthcare needs of the growing neighborhood.
The hospital system has entered into a 31-year lease where it will move into a facility at 21-21 44th Drive and will offer multi-specialty ambulatory care.…
May 18, By Jackie Strawbridge
Supporters of Planned Parenthood turned out in Long Island City this morning to cut the ribbon on what will be the organization’s first center in Queens.
A lively crowd of more than 50 people convened at the 21-41 45th Road facility,…
May 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
The city council unanimously passed a bill Thursday that will provide residents with more say before certain pieces of public art are installed.
The bill was introduced by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer earlier this year just months after it was revealed that an 8 ½ foot tall,…