Jan. 30, By Christian Murray
A beer hall is expected to open this summer on Jackson Avenue. The beer hall is going to be located at 1223 Jackson Avenue, which is currently the empty space that used to be “Sports Bar.” Two workers who were doing interior work at the location said the beer hall should open in about six months.…
Jan. 29, By Christian Murray
Long Island City residents will get their chance next week to speak to New York State Parks department officials about the proposed dog run near 5th Street as well as a plethora of issues pertaining to Gantry Plaza State Park.…
Jan. 28, By Christian Murray
Several Long Island City residents are complaining that there is a big dog poop problem in and around 45-45 Center Boulevard and they want dog owners and TF Cornerstone to clean it up. Tinnille Neilsen,…
Jan. 25, By Michael Florio
A new wine shop opened earlier this week on the first floor of the Standard Motors Building, an iconic building best known for being the home of Brooklyn Grange, the rooftop farming enterprise. The wine shop,…
Jan. 23, By Michael Florio
This Sunday’s much anticipated Super Bowl tail gate party at Studio Square has been called off. The event, which was heavily promoted as part of Super Bowl week, was supposed to feature an open bar along with food from Food Network’s chef Robert Irvine and meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda.…
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was appointed the majority leader of the City Council today. Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, was elected to the position—the second most important council spot — by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and his fellow council members today.…
Jan. 22, By Michael Florio
Brooklyn Cupcakes is making a return to Long Island City, teaming up with Italian restaurant Manducatis Rustica. The cupcakes will be baked at Brooklyn Cupcakes’ Williamsburg headquarters and sold by Manducatis Rustica, located at 46-35 Vernon Blvd.…
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
The latest renderings for a residential tower located at 23-10 Queens Plaza South have been unveiled, according to real estate website New York YIMBY.
Property Markets Group, the developer, has produced a rendering that showcases its plan for a 44-floor tower on top of an existing warehouse.…
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DNA has confirmed the remains found in Queens are Avonte Oquendo, the Medical Examiner says. His family has been informed. Qquendo’s mother was notified early Tuesday afternoon, officials said. The cause and manner of death are pending. Word comes after searchers found a skull in the waters off College Point,…
Jan 21, By Christian Murray
A resident group is forming that will have influence over the running of Hunters Point South Park. The group will have the primary role of organizing entertainment and other events as well as beautifying the park.…