August 23, By Christian Murray The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force has investigated the alleged bias attack that took place near Shi Restaurant early Saturday morning and has determined that the incident was not sparked by hate. The Hate Crimes unit has turned the investigation over to the local 108 police precinct which is investigating the incident as an assault,…
August 21, By Christian Murray
The 5 Pointz graffiti icon moved one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball this morning. The developer’s application to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units –370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by the City Planning Commission.…
August 21, By Christian Murray
M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, was supposed to open its steakhouse in July. However, there have been delays. And there are likely to be several more to come.…
August 21, Staff Report The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, which was put on the market in July, is no longer up for sale, according to the Daily News. Steve Hofstetter, a co-owner with Jacob Morvay at the 47-38 Vernon Blvd. venue,…
August 19, Staff Report
A man went into a Jackson Avenue video store last Monday, displayed a fire arm and fled with cash, according to the police. The alleged robbery took place at DCD Exclusive Video, located at 23-08 Jackson Avenue,…
August 19, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who is holding his 44th birthday party at Shi Restaurant in Long Island City this evening, came out in defense of the Japanese restaurant this afternoon after its reputation has been battered by the media.…
August 19, Staff Report
A 28-year-old Long Island City man, Nikolaos Katsos, was charged with third-degree assault and harassment while police search for more suspects in the alleged assault of an interracial couple early Saturday morning. The couple said they were leaving Shi restaurant,…
A big truck caught on fire and apparently exploded on the Queensboro Bridge earlier this morning, according to preliminary reports. Several twitter users– including Elena de Rossi– posted pictures.…
August 16, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed his genitals and masturbated in public view on the No. 7 train earlier this week. The suspect was on the Queens bound 7 train at 9:45 am Wednesday and exposed himself as the train approached the Queens Borough Plaza station.…
August 15, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: The non-profit group that has been doing much of the gardening and landscape work at Gantry Plaza State Park for the past 15 years is in serious decline. The group’s membership continues to dwindle as its long-serving volunteers grow old and newer residents fail to join.…