August 12, By Christian Murray
A woman who was attempting to swim across the East River last night was rescued by police and the FDNY’s Harbor Unit near Anable Basin, according to official sources. Residents in Hunters Point apartments saw police and firefighters bring rescue boats to the Anable Basin area to save the woman last night. …
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New bar on Vernon Blvd set to open Thursday
August 12, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: A gastro-pub is scheduled to open at 47-10 Vernon Boulevard this Thursday where the storied Lounge 47 used to operate. The pub, to be called Woodbines, is owned by Pat Burke,…
Astoria to be included in Citibike program, while delays persist in LIC implementation
August 8, By Christian Murray
State Sen. Mike Gianaris formerly announced today that Astoria has been included as part of the Citibike program. Astoria, which had been left out of the program, joins Sunnyside—as the other Queens community– to be included in Phase II of the Citibike plan.…
Shark found on the N train
August 8, Staff Report
A number of Astoria-bound N-train riders discovered a shark on the subway in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The shark was first noticed when a rider got on at the 34th Street station at around 12:30 am,…
Manhattan firm to open children’s pre-school & array of classes
August 7, By Christian Murray
An upscale children’s center, which offers academic and physical programs for kids between the ages of 2 months and 12 years, will be opening in Long Island City in 2014. The NY Kids Club,…
Man walks into Court Square Diner, takes cash
August 7, Staff Report A man walked into the Court Square Diner on Monday and helped himself to some cash, according to police. The man was caught on surveillance tape sneaking in the unlocked side door at the 45-30 23rd St.…
MTA introduces subway arrival announcements for N/Q riders, plans station upgrades
August 7, By Christian Murray
While it is still going to be years before Astoria subway riders get to see countdown clocks, the MTA has taken the interim step of introducing audio announcements, which states when the next train will arrive.…
Western Beef about to get the chop
August 6, By Christian Murray
A well known Steinway Street beef store is expected to close, as developers are likely buy the property. The site, where Western Beef is located, is on the market for $17 million and is likely to be snapped up by developers.…
Family-fun movies to play at Gantry Plaza State Park
August 5, Staff Report
The New York State Parks Dept. is hosting a series of family-fun films at Gantry Plaza State Park every Thursday in August. The films will screen at sunset on the Main Lawn, which overlooks the East River.…
LIC restaurant pays tribute to 5 Pointz artists
August 4, By Bill Parry
The embattled graffiti artists of 5 Pointz have found a new home for their work, although on a much smaller scale. John Brown Smokehouse, located at 10-43 44 Dr., has collaborated with 5 Pointz to create a mural on the back wall of the restaurant’s patio.…