March 22, 2019 By Christian Murray The Court Square Library, a long-time tenant on the ground floor of the Citigroup Building, may soon be looking for a new home. The library’s lease is coming to an end later this year and it remains unclear whether it will be renewed. “We are having conversations with the… Read more »
March 21, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The New York State Senate and Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that will establish the use of speed cameras in 750 school zones across the five boroughs. The legislation, which Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign into law in days, is an extension of a previously passed… Read more »
March 20, 2019 Staff Report A 36-year woman has been charged with manslaughter stemming from the death of her newborn baby at a Long Island City hotel in July. Lauren Becker, of Seaford, Long Island, was charged in relation to the death of her baby, who was found by police lying unconscious and unresponsive at… Read more »
March 20, 2019 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released the ballot items for the fifth round of participatory budgeting in the district, with a significant number of the 13 projects listed dedicated toward schools and public housing. Participatory budgeting is a process that allows constituents to vote on how capital dollars… Read more »
March 19, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Two eateries with well-known names are about to open on Jackson Avenue. Sweetleaf, a boutique café which has two locations in Hunters Point, plans to open its latest venue on Jackson Avenue on Thursday, March 21. Meanwhile, Xi’an Famous Foods, the well-known Chinese food chain, will also be opening… Read more »
March 18, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A majority of New Yorkers say that Amazon’s decision to scrap its plans to come to Long Island City was bad for the state, according to a new Sienna College poll of New York State registered voters. Sixty-one percent of respondents would support the deal–including the $3 billion in… Read more »
March 15, 2019 By Jon Cronin and Christian Murray A vigil will be held Saturday to pay tribute to the bicyclist who was tragically killed on a Hunters Point street Thursday morning. The vigil will be held on the corner of Borden Avenue and 2nd Street, where Robert Spencer, 53, was killed while riding his… Read more »
March 14, 2019 By Jon Cronin A Long Island City resident was struck and killed while riding his bicycle in Hunters Point this morning. The cyclist, identified as Robert Spencer of 50th Avenue, was hit by a black sedan at around 7:50 a.m. near the intersection of Borden Avenue and 2nd Street, police said. Spencer… Read more »
March 13, 2019 By Jon Cronin Nearly 60 Long Island City businesses will be showcasing their products and services at the Plaxall Gallery March 30 as part of a fundraiser organized by the P.S. /I.S. 78Q PTA. The event, dubbed LIC-CON, aims to provide business owners with a forum to meet residents, many of whom… Read more »
March 12, 2019 By Christian Murray The owner of a Long Island City barbecue restaurant is suing Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for defamation stemming from a series of tweets posted by the politician where he alleged the restaurateur had threatened him. Josh Bowen, the owner of John Brown Smokehouse on 44th Drive, is seeking… Read more »