July 18, Staff Report
Residents who live or work in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City are demanding that the city take action to prevent traffic accidents. The residents want the city to install traffic calming measures—such as stop signs,…
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Queens Borough President approves 5 Pointz development– following deal struck with CB2
July 18, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: The 5 Pointz graffiti icon moved one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball yesterday. The developer’s application to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units–370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall yesterday.…
Greenmarket opens on Vernon and 48th Avenue
July 17, Staff Report Long Island City, NY: The greenmarket that was once located at 48th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard made a comeback on Saturday. The new market, which is operating on the same corner, is open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm from now through Nov.…
New food & craft market to open in LIC
July 16, By Bill Parry, Long Island City, NY: Yet another food & craft market is about to open in Long Island City. This one will be located inside a large Northern Blvd factory and the organizers hope it will draw curiosity seekers throughout Western Queens.…
Long Island City Partnership is in expansion mode
July 15, By Christian Murray
The Long Island City Partnership is likely to be bringing its marketing and beautification services to Hunters Point. The group, which currently services the Court Square/Queens Plaza district, is reaching out to property owners and businesses in the Vernon Blvd/Jackson Avenue area to see whether they would like to be part of an expanded Business Improvement District.…
Part-time workers to come to Hunters Point to clean streets
July 15, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: While factions within Hunters Point continue to duke it out over whether to introduce alternate-side parking, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has secured city funds that will bring part-time workers to clean up the neighborhood.…
Vallone wants Ed Koch’s name gone from Queensboro Bridge
July 14, By Christian Murray
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. wants Ed Koch’s name to be taken off the Queensboro Bridge. Vallone told the New York Post that he is drafting legislation to restore the crossing’s historic moniker and to name Manhattan’s Municipal Building after Koch instead.…
EXCLUSIVE: Van Bramer Dismisses Plans to Save 5 Pointz Building
July 12, By Christian Murray Long Island City, NY: Staunch advocates for the preservation of the 5 Pointz building are not going to be getting the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. The councilman said that it would make no sense for the city to buy the graffiti Mecca and that the future of the community would be better served by housing—filled with young families—and a bustling retail district.…
Pub crawl to take place on Vernon Blvd Saturday
July 11, By Bill Parry
Long Island City, NY: A pub crawl scheduled in Long Island City this Saturday might transform Vernon Blvd. into Bourbon Street. The event, called LIC Immersion, will take place in several bars and restaurants throughout Hunters Point starting at noon.…
MoMA PS1 to acquire new building
July 10, By Christian Murray Long Island City, NY: The Long Island City arts community received a big injection of city funds as a result of the New York City council budget that was passed late last month. MoMA PS1 was allocated $3 million,…