Oct. 14, By Michael Florio
(Update: 7:30 pm)
A suspicious white powder was discovered this morning at the headquarters of the New York City Housing Authority in Long Island City this morning.
Eight people were initially isolated by the FDNY– but they were later cleared.…
Oct. 13, By Christian Murray
This November’s election for Assembly District 37 is practically a formality.
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D), who has been in office representing a large portion of Western Queens since 1984, faces a contender who has run against her twice before and was thumped each time.…
Oct. 10, By Christian Murray
A new French bakery is about to open in Hunters Point.
Cannelle Patisserie, a popular French bakery that opened in Jackson Heights more than six years ago, will be opening in the next week to 10 days.…
Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
The police are searching for two men wanted in connection with a gun point robbery that took place in Murray Playground (45th Ave and 21st Street) last month.
The two suspects entered the park at about 2:10 am Monday,…
Oct. 8, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said today that he is firmly opposed to building over the Sunnyside Yards.
Van Bramer made the statement in response to Community Board 2 Chairman Joe Conley’s call last Thursday for a study to determine whether it would be feasible to build over a section of the yards,…
Oct. 8, By Christian Murra
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Call him the 21st Century version of Willie Sutton or John Dillinger.
The police are searching for a man who has robbed eight Queens banks—and attempted to rob two others—in the past 2 1/2 years.…
Oct. 6, By Christian Murray
Oktoberfest is coming to Hunters Point South Park this Saturday.
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and LIC Landing are hosting an Oktoberfest event on October 11 (btw. 4pm and 7pm) next to LIC Landing.…
Oct. 5, By Christian Murray
The owner of an Astoria ramen restaurant is opening a location on Vernon Boulevard.
The restaurant, which is expected to be called Tamashii Blue, will be located 47-36 Vernon Boulevard.
The ramen restaurant will be owned by Jhon Cho,…
Oct. 2, By Michael Florio
The carnival is coming to town!
New City Church, located at 46-28 Vernon Blvd, will be hosting its inaugural LIC Community Carnival this Saturday at Hunters Point Park South from 11 am until 3 pm.…
Oct. 1, By Christian Murray
A new store that plans to offer as many as 400 domestic and foreign beers is expected to open on 51st Avenue next week.
The Beer Closet, located at 5-37 51st Avenue, will be selling bottles and cans from across the globe.…