Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray A Long Island City-based crane operator has been ordered by the city to halt work at 22 construction sites after being held responsible for two major mishaps in Manhattan this year–one causing the death of a construction worker. United Crane and Rigging, located at 11-14 35 Ave., has been ordered… Read more »
Aug. 13, 2019 By Shane O’Brien The police are looking for a man suspected of stealing a suitcase containing $1,200 from a Howard Johnson motel in Dutch Kills last month. A 23-year-old man left his suitcase with the front desk at the Howard Johnson motel at 38-61 12th St. at 2:10 p.m. on Wed., July… Read more »
Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray The subway stations in Queens are in a state of disrepair and a new report released by the state comptroller’s office indicates that nearly half the structural components—such as stairs, platforms and ventilators—are worn out or damaged. The report, released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Friday,… Read more »
Aug. 12, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Local politicians are calling on CNN to host its Democratic Presidential climate town hall—scheduled next month in New York City– in either Queens or Brooklyn. Council Member Costa Constantinides, State Sen. Mike Gianaris and other local leaders joined with environmental advocates on the steps of City Hall Friday and… Read more »
Aug. 11, 2019 By Christian Murray Starbucks, the global coffee chain, is opening a new location in Hunters Point. Signage has gone up for a new café on the south east corner of 49th Avenue and 21st Street. The coffee shop is going in the ground floor of 21-00 49th Ave., in a recently-revamped warehouse… Read more »
Aug. 11, 2019 Staff Report A Long Island City seafood store has closed and its owners have notified customers to visit their Brooklyn market. Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co, which opened at 5-43 48th Ave. in September 2016, has closed its Hunters Point operation and residents are being directed to the eatery’s 114 Nassau Ave…. Read more »
Aug. 9, 2019 Staff Report Planet Fitness, a gym franchise known for its low-cost memberships, is coming to Long Island City. The company, which has more than 1,800 locations in North America including six in Queens, is opening an 18,000 square foot space at 29-22 Northern Blvd, in the 43-story ALTA LIC building. The gym… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2018 By Shane O’Brien A Taiwanese restaurant is set to open on Vernon Boulevard later this year taking the space that was occupied by Desi Bowl, a Mexican Indian fusion restaurant, that closed in April. Yumpling, which operates a food truck that serves Manhattan and Brooklyn, will be opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant… Read more »
Aug. 8, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is hosting a fundraising event next month to celebrate the parks, conservancy and community that help the Long Island City waterfront thrive. The second annual “Spotlight of the Season”event will offer attendees an exciting range of activities, performances and food for families and adults… Read more »
Aug. 6, 2019 By Allie Griffin New York City is fighting to close the gender wage gap through a series of salary negotiation trainings that will teach 10,000 female New Yorkers leadership skills and professional development tools this fall. Starting in September, the “Ask for More” initiative will offer in-person bootcamps and an online course… Read more »