April 26, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Two motorcyclists were arrested Saturday night after they were seen by cops tearing through the streets of western Queens. The pair, who were part of a larger group of bikers in the area, were nabbed by members of the 108th Precinct who also confiscated their motorcycles, police said. Lina… Read more »
April 26, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A group of Long Island City residents who hired private guards last year to beef up security along the Hunters Point waterfront say they plan to relaunch the initiative again when the weather heats up. Group leaders say they will bring back the security, starting on Memorial Day weekend,… Read more »
April 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Teazzi Tea Shop, which specializes in bubble tea, opened in Long Island City last week. The store – the third in a chain, and the second in Queens – opened Saturday on the ground floor of the Hayden residential building—a 51-story complex in Court Square. The 43-21 Hunter St…. Read more »
April 14, 2021, By Michael Dorgan A trendy Chinese restaurant that closed last year after a fire ripped through its Long Island City storefront reopened earlier this month. Xi’an Famous Foods, located at 26-19 Jackson Ave., has started servings its customers once again – nearly 15 months after a fire erupted on the second floor… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Calling all gardeners! A Long Island City non-profit is looking for volunteers to take part in a popular gardening program that helps with the upkeep and beautification of two waterfront parks. The program, which consists of a series of volunteer days, will kick off on April 24 and will… Read more »
April 12, 2021 By Michael Dorgan This year it will be different. That was the message from officials at a virtual public meeting Wednesday who plan to make sure that there isn’t a repeat of the unruly activity that took place along the Long Island City waterfront last summer. The meeting, which was organized by… Read more »
April 7, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A plan to transform a gritty area under the Queensboro Bridge ramps into a vibrant public space is starting to take shape–with an architect considering designs that would include a basketball court, a dog run and a large seating area. The plan, called the “Long Island City Ramps” project,… Read more »
April 2, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Spring is in the air and a new store that sells rare and exotic houseplants has just opened in Long Island City. Planted by Christy, located at 24-11 41st Ave., opened Saturday and offers a range of extravagant houseplants sourced from Southeast Asia that fetch as much as $10,000… Read more »
April 1, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new seating area has been added at Gantry Plaza State Park where residents can catch views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. Four new aluminum picnic benches were put down along a plaza area – located just off 47th Road between 47-20 Center Boulevard and Hunters… Read more »
March 31, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new ranger station is about to open at Gantry Plaza State Park – bringing much-needed public restrooms. The long-awaited restrooms are a component of the station that will also feature a reception area and two offices. The ranger station will serve as the main office for the park… Read more »