Political leaders and strong advocates of Shady Park (Andrews Grove) will join forces Friday to help clean up the park and discuss ways to restore it to its original state. The park, which was best known for its canopy of tall trees,…
The MTA announced in July that it would be unveiling a new bus route, which would run from Williamsburg to Long Island City. Last week some of those details were revealed by Gothamist. The proposed route is likely to run from the Williamsburg Bridge along Kent Avenue to Franklin Street in Greenpoint,…
A sports bar is taking over the space that was formerly occupied by M. Wells diner, the highly-acclaimed LIC restaurant located at 21-17 49th Ave. The restaurant, according to QueensNYC, is going to be called Adelfia. The new tenants are doing some renovations—although they will not be conducting a major overhaul.…
By Bill Parry
The art group No Longer Empty
is putting the finishing touches on its “How Much Do I Owe You’
exhibit, which opens tonight inside the vacant Bank of Manhattan Building (also known as The Clocktower).…
By Bill Parry
The members of Chabad of Long Island City (10-31 Jackson Ave.) gathered to light their menorah in Gantry Plaza State Park on Sunday afternoon. A cold and steady rain didn’t deter the small group, but Rabbi Zev Wineberg made sure to quicken the program’s pace.…
By Bill Parry
Matted LIC, a store that sells an eclectic range of items from artwork to gift items, is gearing up for the holiday season. During the next two weeks the store will be hosting local artists as well as extending its hours.…
Many residents of the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City have been lobbying to curb the number of hotels being built in their neighborhood, according to the Wall Street Journal. Currently, there are 10 hotels that have been built in the area (and are now open),…
The fifth annual Christmas tree lighting took place on the Vernon Mall on Thursday. About 50 hardy souls braved the cold weather to surround Santa and local representatives as the lights were lit. There were cookies and candy—as well as hot drinks for attendees.…
The MTA is running vintage subway trains every Sunday from Queens Plaza. The trains provide passengers with a feel of what it was like traveling the subways of yesteryear. The trains include advertisement from years ago and include straphangers. There are signs explaining the history of the cars.…
By Bill Parry
The Diego Salazar Art Gallery, which opened in Long Island City about a year ago, will begin showcasing the works of 14 local artists this week. The exhibit, titled the Long Island City Winter Show, will run from Dec.…