Sept. 30, By Christian Murray
Michelin Travel Publications rolled out its New York City’s 2015 Michelin Guide today, and two out of the 73 area restaurants that earned the highly sought honor—a star–are from Long Island City.
Casa Enrique,…
Sept. 30, By Christian Murray
More than 400-people attended an affordable housing meeting in Sunnyside last night to see whether they would be eligible for a piece of the Hunters Point South dream.
The goal for most was to find out how whether they qualified for one of the 925 affordable units on offer—which comes with building amenities such as a fitness center,…
Sept. 29, By Michael Florio
A new performance center offering music and dance classes opened in Long Island City last week.
New York Stage of Mind, a performance-based music education center featuring singing, dancing and acting classes, opened last Tuesday in Dutch Kills at 37-34 29th Street.…
Sept. 28, By Christian Murray
Beans, Grapes and Leaves—an upscale coffee, tea and wine bar—opened Wednesday on the ground floor of the newly developed Gantry Park Landing complex at 2-14 50th Avenue.
The café offers premium coffee and tea–as well as four craft beers on tap and an extensive wine menu with more than 30 reds and 15 whites on offer.…
Sept. 25, By Christian Murray
A piece of old-world Italian tradition will be on display on Vernon Boulevard this Sunday.
Members of Societa Sant’ Amato Di Nusco, which is located at 47-39 Vernon Boulevard, will be holding their annual procession through the streets of Hunters Point.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The Michelin Guide has just released its 2015 “Bib Gourmand” picks and Alobar and John Brown Smokehouse (10-43 44th Drive) were among the picks for the best value for money. These two restaurants were the only Long Island City restaurants to receive the highly-coveted prize.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The city council passed legislation yesterday that would fine drivers who flee the scene of an accident up to $10,000. The Council voted 49-0 in favor of the legislation that was introduced by Jimmy Van Bramer following three hit-and-run deaths that have occurred in Western Queens in the past year.…
Sept. 23, By Christian Murray
The real estate market is heating up in Astoria–and LIC-based Modern Spaces is looking to get in on more of the action. Modern Spaces, which has its flagship office at 47-42 Vernon Boulevard, will be opening its second office in Astoria next month at 34-16 30th Avenue.…
Sept. 22, By Christian Murray
More than 200 people attended the first movie screening at Hunters Point South Park on Saturday night. The film, Julie & Julia, was displayed on a 26 x 24 foot screen, on what was a clear night offering unblemished views of Manhattan.…
Sept. 19, By Michael Florio
Getting around New York City is going to be a lot tougher for many Long Island City residents this weekend. Number 7 train service between Times Square-42nd Street and 74th Street/Roosevelt Ave will be suspended from 2 am Saturday through 4:30 am Monday,…