May 1, By Bill Parry
Tiny You is getting bigger. The upscale children’s clothing boutique located in the heart of Sunnyside Gardens is opening a new store in Long Island City. The LIC store will be located at 10-50 Jackson Ave.,…
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Vendors vie for coveted spots at new LIC Flea & Food Market
April 30, By Christian Murray
The organizers of a new, outdoor flea market have been flooded with applications from potential vendors. LIC Flea & Food, which will be located at the corner of 5th Street and 46th Ave., has room for about 60 vendors.…
Police precinct 108 names a new commanding officer
April 28, By Christian Murray
The commanding office of the police precinct that covers Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside is being replaced. Deputy Inspector Donald Powers, who has been in charge of the 108 Police Precinct since June 2010,…
Taste of LIC to be on June 4
The 8th annual Taste of LIC is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 4 at Gantry Plaza State Park. Dozens of Long Island City restaurants are likely to participate, serving up specialty snacks and sweet treats. Meanwhile, about 1,200 guests are likely to flock to the waterfront to partake in the festivities.…
5 Pointz still on track to face wrecking ball
April 25, By Christian Murray
While the 5 Pointz graffiti warehouse is still on track to be demolished by the end of 2013, the developer says that a space will remain in the new complex for street artists to show off their work,…
LIC to receive Citi Bikes by September, but pols want them in Astoria too
Two local politicians are calling on the Department of Transportation to expand the Citi Bike program beyond Long Island City and bring it to Astoria, Sunnyside and Woodside. The Citi Bike program is scheduled to debut next month, with the DOT rolling out 6,000 bikes at nearly 330 stations in Manhattan (south of 59th Street) and in sections of Brooklyn.…
Art and food to come together to aid the hungry
April 22, By Bill Parry
A Long Island City restaurant and a local pottery center have joined forces to raise funds to help combat New York City hunger. Manducatis Rustica, the Italian eatery located at 46-33 Vernon Bld., is hosting a fundraiser on April 24th where participants will be asked to donate $25 toward ‘Here’s Life Inner City’,…
Studio Square to light up this summer
April 19, By Bill Parry
Studio Square NYC, the mammoth event and entertainment complex at 35-37 36th St., is gearing up for an afternoon of cigars, whiskey and BBQ. The event, called “Smoke 2013” will offer party goers access to an open bar,…
More than 100 volunteers to cleanup and groom Gantry Plaza State Park
April 15, By Bill Parry
Long Island City, NY: Friends of Gantry, a community-based group that helps clean and maintain the waterfront park, will be getting some additional help this weekend when as many as 125 non-member volunteers are expected to turn out to help clean and repair the park.…
Long Island City restaurant seeks the use of its backyard space
April 14, By Bill Parry Dozens of Long Island City restaurants are likely to introduce sidewalk seating next month—when the city changes the zoning code and approves their use. However, Alobar, the critically acclaimed eatery located at 46-42 Vernon Blvd, won’t be among them.…