April 17, By Christian Murray
“Experience New York City’s Best Kept Secret.” That is the slogan touting Long Island City that is going to be plastered on subway trains and in stations for much of this year, while No.…
April 17, By Christian Murray
TF Cornerstone has just begun leasing 46-10 Center Boulevard, its sixth and final luxury building on the Long Island City waterfront, with rents ranging from $2,200 to $6,000 per month. The 26-story tower, which curves around LIC’s famous Pepsi sign,…
April 16, By Christian Murray
A bright orange Halal cart set up shop on the sidewalks of Hunters Point this week and it has already drawn the attention of police and one resident. Navid Ahmed, an Afghani immigrant, rolled onto Vernon Blvd Monday and started cooking gyros—as well as lamb over rice.…
April 15, By Christian Murray
Woodbines, the gastropub that took over the space that was once home to Lounge 47, has plans to expand. Pat Burke, who opened Woodbines last August, said he wants to build an enclosed space that covers the entire rear yard,…
April 14, By Christian Murray
Two long-serving chefs from the upmarket restaurant Il Mulino will be opening an Italian restaurant in Long Island City. The restaurant will be opening at 21-50 44th Drive where Da Gianni’s Ristorante was located,…
April 14, By Michael Florio
Things will be lighting up this 4th of July for residents of Western Queens. Macy’s annual Fourth of July Firework Show will return to the East River this summer, providing a better view for those in Long Island City and parts of Astoria.…
April 12, By Christian Murray
The LIC Flea & Food received the green light from Community Board 2 to sell wine and beer at its popular market. The community board approved the LIC Flea & Food’s plan to cordon off a section of its 46th Avenue and 5th Street location for the purposes of selling wine and beer.…
April 11, By Christian Murray
The MTA might be listening to Long Island City after all. The agency has agreed to run the No. 7 train on the weekend of May 17-18 after hearing calls from local leaders that the Vernon Boulevard block party (LIC Springs!),…
April 9, By Christian Murray
The owners of Shi, the well-known Japanese/Asian restaurant located on Center Boulevard, have plenty of new business ventures on tap. Shih and Skinny Lee plan to open a new dessert shop at 13-11 Jackson Avenue next month—and are also likely to open a Japanese restaurant at 27-26 Jackson Avenue.…
April 7, By Christian Murray
The development of Hunters Point continues, with reports that a new condo building is going up adjacent to MoMA PS1, at 11-51 47th Avenue. The property, based on its rendering, will be a 54-unit condo, …