Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
A new commanding officer has been appointed to the 108 Police Precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City.
Captain John Travaglia, who has spent a significant portion of his career in Queens,…
Nov. 19, By Michael Florio
There is no shortage of residents looking for a hearty meal these days and one organization is looking to provide the hungry with some relief this winter.
City Harvest, a food rescue organization,…
Nov. 19, By Michael Florio
The president of the Dutch Kills Civic Association has abruptly left the organization.
Dominic Stiller, who became president of the civic association in January 2013, alerted the organization of his resignation last Monday with a letter to the board.…
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
The business body count is continuing to mount on Vernon Blvd—as two commercial tenants are getting ready to leave.
The Institute for Face & Body Solutions and LIC Chiropractic will be moving out of 47-12 Vernon Blvd in upcoming months.…
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
Fancy a winter coffee with waterfront views.
LIC Landing by Coffeed, which is located by the water at Hunters Point South Park, plans to enclose its space this winter providing its patrons with protection from the elements.…
Nov. 14, By Christian Murray
Hunters Point’s second supermarket—Urban Market– opened on 50 Avenue today with the promise of providing residents the lowest prices in the neighborhood.
Sam Mujalli, the owner of the 8,000 square foot store, said that his supermarket will provide Foodcellar (which has been the only supermarket in the area since it opened in 2008) with some stiff competition.…
Nov. 12, By Michael Florio
Singer Patti Smith will join director Darren Aronofsky at the Museum of Moving Image next week to screen his film Noah.
Smith and Aronofsky will talk about the film and their collaboration following the movie on Monday,…
Nov. 11, By Christian Murray
The railroad-themed bar/restaurant that is coming to Hunters Point is on track to open next week.
Station LIC, located at 10-37 Jackson Avenue, will be opening on Monday, Nov. 17, according to its owners.…
The Department of Transportation plans to put up jersey barriers on Vernon Boulevard—from 46th Avenue to 30th Road in Astoria—as a means to protect bicyclists from motorists.
The jersey barriers represent another step by the DOT to provide a smooth bicycle connection between the parks in Long Island City and Astoria.…
Nov. 6, By Christian Murray
The commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct—which covers Sunnyside, Woodside & Long Island City—has been transferred to head up a larger more crime-ridden Queens precinct.
Captain Brian Hennessy, who has spent just 18 months as the commanding officer of the 108,…