April 15, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Queens Council Member Robert Holden introduced a series of bills Thursday aimed at improving the quality of life for New York City residents. The bills aim to combat everything from noise pollution to sidewalk obstructions—to the unauthorized towing of vehicles. The legislation would also require film crews to provide… Read more »
April 15, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The MTA met virtually with the office of the Queens Borough President Tuesday and made a presentation about the agency’s plan to update the existing bus network in Queens. The presentation gave an overview of the MTA’s revised draft bus plan that aims to overhaul the bus network across… Read more »
April 14, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A non-profit organization and a group that oversees the 31st Avenue Open Street are coming together to host a weekly farm stand in Astoria—starting Saturday. The farm stand, which will be open every Saturday through late October, will be located on the 31st Avenue Open Street–between 33rd and 34th… Read more »
April 14, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A man was found dead on the subway tracks in Long Island City early Thursday. The victim’s body was discovered by a train operator who was pulling into the 21st Street Queensbridge station in a northbound F-train at around 12:40 a.m., according to the MTA. The subway driver saw… Read more »
April 13, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A public meeting that was planned to take place in Long Island City Thursday to address the alarming increase crime is no longer going ahead. The meeting was being organized by Johanna Carmona, who is running for the Assembly District 37 seat, with the express purpose to tackle the… Read more »
April 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A national restaurant chain that specializes in healthy salads has opened a location in Long Island City. Sweetgreen, which offers customizable salads and warm bowls, opened today on the corner of 44th Drive and Jackson Avenue. The company has taken a 3,200 square space on the ground floor of… Read more »
April 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The recent surge in assaults, burglaries and other violent crimes is spurring the Long Island City community into action. Residents will take part in a public meeting with members of the 108th Precinct this week to discuss soaring crime rates in the area while a local group is planning… Read more »
April 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The rumors proved to be true. For weeks, residents in Long Island City have wondered whether the beloved Italian restaurant Bella Via on Vernon Boulevard had shuttered its doors for good. In early March, the local staple’s famous coal oven pizza was firing no more as the Italian eatery… Read more »
April 5, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Several business owners in Long Island City were left stunned Tuesday morning after two suspects allegedly went on a crime spree in the area leaving a path of broken glass and empty cash registers. Instead of opening up for the day’s trade, the business owners were seen sweeping up… Read more »
April 5, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Sunnyside Shines is holding its annual Restaurant Week later this month with more than 40 eateries slated to participate in the event. The tenth annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week is scheduled to take place from April 17 through April 23 and food lovers will get a chance to sample cuisine… Read more »