Category: News

Nail Salon opens in prime Vernon Blvd location

Blue Nail Spa, the latest in a series of nail salons to open in Hunters Point, opened today. The salon, located at 48-13 Vernon Blvd, has taken the 1,000 square foot space that was previously occupied by State Farm Insurance. Workers at the store said that they had a number of opening-day specials.…

Police find body in East River by Hunters Point

Sept. 24, Staff Report Long Island City: A body was discovered in the East River Monday night near 4-01 44th Drive, according to police. The police arrived on the scene at 11:45 pm last night and pulled out a fully clothed 30-year-old man from the water.…

Diner in Queens Plaza neighborhood opens

A new diner opened today in Queens Plaza that caters to local residents as well as office workers. Queens & Paupers, located at 27-08 Queens Blvd South, is an old-style diner that is open from morning ‘til late. The diner, which has dark-timber booths,…

LIC Concert series at Gantry ends tonight

Sept. 22, By Christian Murray
The Long Island City concert series, a popular music event that has taken place at the Gantry Plaza State Park each Sunday this month, will be wrapping up its series this evening. Tonight’s event begins at 5 pm and ends at 7:30pm.…

Nine eateries participate in this week’s Vernon Blvd Restaurant Week

Sept. 18, By Christian Murray
A group of restaurants on Vernon Boulevard will be offering specials this week. The Vernon Boulevard Restaurant Week, organized by the Queens Tribune, will run through Saturday, with 9 eateries participating. The following restaurants on Vernon (or near Vernon) will be offering lunch and/or dinner specials..…

PIX 11 News trashes Queens Plaza South, Crescent Street

The trash piles around Queens Plaza South and Crescent Street are getting larger and larger, despite the ongoing development and the gentrification of the neighborhood. PIX 11 News did this illuminating report on the issue over the weekend.…

Woman killed crossing Queens Plaza Friday night

Sept. 14, By Christian Murray
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car while crossing Queens Plaza North last night, according to police. The victim, an unidentified woman believed to be in her 50s, was hit by a blue 2009 Honda CRV at the intersection of 27th Street and Queens Plaza North at about 9:45 pm.…

New wine bar in the works for Center Boulevard

Sept. 13, By Christian Murray
Blue Streak Wines & Spirits, located at 47-20 Center Blvd, is planning to open a wine bar two doors down. The owner of the wine & spirits store, Stephen Spiller, has applied for a restaurant wine license to operate the new wine bar.…