October 28, By Christian Murray
A new pizzeria that is opening on Vernon Blvd this February will be a big draw for Long Island City’s kids, the new owner predicts. “The rear year is large and is ideal for children’s pizza parties,” said Tom Blaze who will open the 47-23 Vernon Blvd restaurant.…
October 25, By Christian Murray
The NYPD is searching for a man who allegedly punched a 47-year-old woman in the face and unsuccessfully tried to grab her purse in Long Island City on Sunday. The police said that the woman was walking in the vicinity of 44 Drive and 11 Street at 3:15 am on Sunday,…
Oct. 24, By Christian Murray
About 100 funny ladies from across the nation are in Long Island City this week vying for the honor of being declared the best female standup comic. The final is set to take place at the Laughing Devil (47-38 Vernon Blvd) on Saturday night,…
October 22, By Christian Murray
A 44-year-old Queens man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter yesterday for fatally stabbing his brother’s 27-year-old roommate. The defendant, Adam Rodriguez, had only been released from Rikers Island (on unrelated charges) hours before the grizzly incident.…
October 22, By Christian Murray
The NYPD is likely to scale back its search for 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo this week—if it continues to find no trace of the non-verbal autistic boy. The police have devoted hundreds of officers to the search—sending out boat crews to scour the waters off Long Island City and helicopter teams to comb the area.…
Oct 21, By Christian Murray
A pizzeria is opening on Vernon Blvd in the space that had been occupied by Mario’s Deli for the past 18 years. The pizzeria, which will be located at 47-23 Vernon Blvd, is expected to open in February and represents a new era in Long Island City.…
October 16, By Christian Murray
Long Island City will be having its very own Halloween pet parade later this month. The LIC Flea & Food market is sponsoring a “Howl-o-ween” event on Oct. 19, where owners are invited to dress their pets in costume.…
October 16, By Christian Murray
Another apartment tower is slated for Court Square, this one a gigantic 58-story apartment building located at 42-12 28th Street. The developer, Heatherwood Communities, plans to break ground on the 469-unit development in about 3 months and expects the giant project to be completed and rented in about 3 years.…
October 9, By Christian Murray
It’s official: The 5 Pointz graffiti icon will be coming down. The application put forward by G&M Realty to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units–370 more units than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by the New York City Council this afternoon.…
October 8, By Anna Kowalczuk
More than 2,000 people came to Long Island City Saturday for the grand opening of the largest rock climbing facility in the North East. The Cliffs at LIC, located at 11-44th Drive, drew small children,…