June 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 5K run/walk will take place in Long Island City this weekend to raise funds for a suicide prevention organization. The event, called the Solace Sunrise Walk, kicks off in the early hours of Saturday morning to help raise funds for Solace House, which operates out of the New… Read more »
June 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new retail store offering a wide range of home goods and lifestyle products is set to open on Jackson Avenue in Long Island City. Teso Life, a Queens-based company, will open this fall at 24-29 Jackson Ave. in a space previously occupied by Santander Bank. The company sources most… Read more »
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A popular NHL-sponsored ice hockey program for kids is returning to Long Island City in August and its limited spaces are filling up fast. The program, called Learn to Play, aims to develop the next generation of hockey players by providing affordable hockey lessons and equipment to kids. The lessons… Read more »
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his State of the Borough address Friday where he outlined the borough’s accomplishments during his first 19 months in office and his plans to help Queens recover from the pandemic. The event took place at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, located at 31-10… Read more »
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The outspoken owner of a popular Long Island City restaurant has announced that he plans to run for state Senate. Josh Bowen, who owns John Brown Smokehouse at 27-20 40th Ave., made the announcement Thursday saying he is running for the District 59 senate seat because he is upset… Read more »
June 1, By Michael Dorgan A large indoor soccer complex that opened in Astoria at the start of the year is expanding in size. The facility, located at 36-39 35th St., will increase from two small soccer pitches to four by the end of June, according to the manager of the establishment. The complex is… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 54-year-old man was head-butted and beaten with his own hockey stick after he tried to stop an assault taking place inside of the Court Square station Tuesday. The incident took place on the northbound E train platform at around 5:30 p.m. when another man was being punched by… Read more »
May 31, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An international restaurant chain known for its traditional ramen has opened a location in Long Island City after much delay. Kyuramen—which has restaurants in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the U.S. — opened Saturday on the ground floor of the Star Tower in Court Square – a 26-story condominium building… Read more »
May 31, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Long Island City residents will once again get a close-up view of the Macy’s July 4th annual fireworks, several well-placed sources have confirmed. The famous fireworks show is slated to return to the Long Island City waterfront on the evening of July 4th to mark America’s Independence Day, according… Read more »
May 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Court Square Civic Association is holding its third annual block party next month. The family-friendly event, which attracted more than 1,000 people last year, will feature musical performances, kids games and other fun-filled activities. The block party is being held on Crescent Street, between 43rd Avenue and 44th… Read more »