Author: michaeldorgan

Variety Boys & Girls Club leases rooftop farm in Long Island City

Sky Farm LIC (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Aug. 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Elected officials gathered on a rooftop farm in Long Island City on Monday, July 31, newly leased by The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ). The rooftop farm, called Sky Farm LIC, is around one acre in size and is located atop the Standard Motor building, located at… Read more »

Won joins community groups in welcoming migrants to Sunnyside with family-style dinner, resource fair

(Photo provided by Councilwoman Julie Won's office)

July 25, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family-style dinner and resource fair was held in Sunnyside on Friday, July 21, to welcome new migrants to the neighborhood. Friday’s event, which was hosted by Councilwoman Julie Won and several community groups, took place at Sunnyside Community Services, located at 43-31 39th St., and around 270 migrants… Read more »

Mexican restaurant ‘Hot Peppers’ opens at revamped Jackson Avenue building in Long Island City

Hot Peppers (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

July 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan  A new restaurant that specializes in Mexican fast-casual food has opened on Jackson Avenue after much delay. Hot Peppers, a company that offers traditional Mexican fare such as tacos, quesadillas, nachos and burritos, opened on Tuesday, July 18, at 27-35 Jackson Ave., a five-story office building that has recently… Read more »

Summer Kids program kicks off on the Long Island City waterfront

Summer Kids (Photo provided by Jessica Sechrist)

July 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A fun-filled six-week program for kids featuring music, story time and yoga kicked off at the Long Island City waterfront last week. The free program, known as Summer Kids, also includes art classes and dancing, with hundreds of children expected to attend over the six-week period. Spaces for the… Read more »

Cops looking for suspect who robbed woman in Long Island City subway station

July 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released video of a suspect wanted for robbing a woman inside the 39th Avenue-Dutch Kills subway station in Long Island City on Friday morning, July 14. The suspect, described as a male in his 20s with a dark complexion, approached the 30-year-old victim while she was sitting… Read more »

Long Island City resident launches campaign to become state’s first transgender lawmaker, eyes Juan Ardila’s Assembly seat

Émilia Decaudin,

July 11, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Long Island City resident is aiming to become New York’s first transgender state legislator, having announced a run for Assembly District 37, a seat currently held by embattled Assembly Member Juan Ardila, whose term has been shrouded with sexual abuse allegations. Émilia Decaudin, 24, a transgender woman, launched… Read more »

Sunnyside staple ‘Alpha Donuts’ abruptly closes after nearly 50 years

Alpha Donuts (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

July 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan And just like that, it was gone. Having served the Sunnyside community for nearly 50 years, the old-school coffee shop Alpha Donuts closed its doors for good last week leaving patrons shocked and in disbelief. The no-frills diner, located just a few feet from the Sunnyside Arch on Queens… Read more »