April 15, By Michael Florio
A new hair salon focused solely on children will soon be opening in Hunters Point.
The barbershop/salon, to be aptly called LIC Kids Cuts, will be located at 10-91A Jackson Ave, according to co-owner Larry Santana.…
April 13, By Christian Murray
The New York State Parks Department is about to start construction on a new dog run located by Center Boulevard–sandwiched between the P.S./I.S. 78Q building and the Queens West Sports Field.
Fences were erected about a week ago and construction is about to start shortly.…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Hunters Point: Twenty three high-end condos are going to hit the market next month.
The Corner, a seven-story condominium development located at 47-28 11th Street, will be comprised of one and two bedroom units,…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Climbing enthusiasts will soon have yet another rock to climb.
The popular rock climbing gym, Brooklyn Boulders, is set to open a massive facility in Queensbridge this summer. The facility will be the second major rock climbing venue to be located in Long Island City.…
April 10, By Christian Murray
The granting of a liquor license for a Hunters Point gastropub was never in doubt but the hours it could operate were far from certain.
Brian Porter, the owner of a new establishment called ‘Gantry LIC’,…
April 9, By Michael Florio
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s recent comments condemning “conversion therapy,” State Sen. Mike Gianaris has renewed his call to ban the practice in New York.
Gianaris, who co-sponsored a bill in 2013 that would ban conversion therapy for minors,…
By Michael Florio
The LIC Flea and Food market will be returning for its third season this weekend.
The flea will open on April 11 and will run every Saturday and Sunday from 10am through 6 pm through October.…
April 8, By Christian Murray
To its many detractors, Community Board 2 was viewed as lacking transparency and a place where younger people felt disenfranchised.
However, in recent times that perception has been changing as newer, younger and more diverse members have joined the board and a bigger push has been made to notify the public of meetings and decisions.…
April 6, Staff Report
Passengers were trapped inside a stalled No. 7 train under the East River when equipment fell on the electrified third rail at about 8:30 am.
The 7 train has been suspended between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square-42nd St.…
April 6, By Christian Murray
Residents will get the opportunity to express their views about the granting of a liquor license to a bar/restaurant that is expected to open on Vernon Blvd.
Gantry LIC, to be located at 47-02 Vernon Blvd.,…