August 29, By Christian Murray
An additional 5.5 acres of waterfront parkland was officially added to the Long Island City waterfront yesterday—taking the total amount of waterfront park space in the Hunters Point neighborhood to 17.5 acres. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and elected officials cut the ribbon to the Hunters Point South Waterfront Park yesterday—a 5.5 acre city park that features a central green,…
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Burned out car near Vernon expected to be wheeled away soon
August 27, By Christian Murray
No, it’s not post-modern art. In fact, it’s what’s left following an arson attack that blew up a car in Sunnyside about 10 days ago. The vehicle—or at least its carcass—rests just outside the Vernon Boulevard subway station and bemused commuters walk by smelling the burned out fumes wondering what it is doing there.…
Hunters Point South Waterfront Park opened last Tuesday
August 26, By Christian Murray
The New York City Parks Department opened a 5 ½ acre waterfront park near Borden Avenue last Tuesday. The park, which is called Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, includes a large lawn, a new dog run,…
Alewife to get into the brewing business
August 25, By Christian Murray
Alewife NYC, a popular Long Island City bar, has plans to break into the brewing business. The owners of the pub, located at 5-14 51st Ave, are currently applying to the state liquor authority seeking the permits necessary to brew beer in a section of the bar.…
NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force dismisses claims that racism sparked attack near Shi last week
August 23, By Christian Murray The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force has investigated the alleged bias attack that took place near Shi Restaurant early Saturday morning and has determined that the incident was not sparked by hate. The Hate Crimes unit has turned the investigation over to the local 108 police precinct which is investigating the incident as an assault,…
M Wells Steakhouse may not open until Christmas
August 21, By Christian Murray
M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, was supposed to open its steakhouse in July. However, there have been delays. And there are likely to be several more to come.…
Laughing Devil Comedy Club to remain in LIC
August 21, Staff Report The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, which was put on the market in July, is no longer up for sale, according to the Daily News. Steve Hofstetter, a co-owner with Jacob Morvay at the 47-38 Vernon Blvd. venue,…
Man robs Jackson Avenue video store
August 19, Staff Report
A man went into a Jackson Avenue video store last Monday, displayed a fire arm and fled with cash, according to the police. The alleged robbery took place at DCD Exclusive Video, located at 23-08 Jackson Avenue,…
Van Bramer and Shi Restaurant defend the establishment’s battered reputation
August 19, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who is holding his 44th birthday party at Shi Restaurant in Long Island City this evening, came out in defense of the Japanese restaurant this afternoon after its reputation has been battered by the media.…
Interracial couple attacked outside Shi Restaurant, possible hate crime
August 19, Staff Report
A 28-year-old Long Island City man, Nikolaos Katsos, was charged with third-degree assault and harassment while police search for more suspects in the alleged assault of an interracial couple early Saturday morning. The couple said they were leaving Shi restaurant,…