Category: News

Judge deals blow to artists, as struggle to save building dims

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Nov. 12, By Christian Murray
The 5 Pointz artists were dealt a severe blow today when a Federal Court Judge ruled against them, virtually condemning the building to the wrecking ball. Judge Frederic Block denied the artists a preliminary injunction,…

Wine & beer bar set to open in Dutch Kills

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Nov. 12, By Christian Murray
A new wine & craft beer bar–tucked inside a 1920s Dutch Kills building– is expected to open next week. The bar, called The Baroness, is located across the street from the Crescent Club rental complex– at 41-26 Crescent Street.…

M. Wells to open for friends tonight, public on Thursday

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Nov. 12, By Christian Murray
M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, will be opening its steakhouse this evening. Sarah Obraitis, who owns the restaurant with her husband Hugue Dufour, said that the restaurant will be open to friends and associates tonight and Wednesday.…

Battle for 5 Pointz far from over, artists claim

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Nov. 11, By Christian Murray
The battle to save the 5 Pointz graffiti Mecca is not over, according to the artists. These fighting words come just days after a federal court judge said he was doubtful that a lawsuit filed by the 5 Pointz artists to save the building would prevent the building from being demolished.…

Guerilla farmers will soon be allowed to put down roots in LIC

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Nov. 9, By Christian Murray,
A group of guerrilla farmers who illegally started a garden on an abandoned Long Island City lot will soon get the recognition they have long sought. The group put down a garden on an industrial site,…

Holiday market to open in Hunters Point

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Nov. 8, By Christian Murray
A temporary indoor market is opening in Hunters Point next month to cater to Christmas/Holiday shoppers. The market—-which is being organized by the Queens Courier–will be called the LIC Flea & Food Holiday Market and will be making its debut three weeks before Christmas.…

Peruvian restaurant to finally open on 11th Street this month

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Nov. 6, By Christian Murray (update)
The new owner is young but he comes with plenty of pedigree. Alejandro Rojas, 25, is opening a restaurant at the corner of 48th Avenue and 11th Street that will offer traditional Peruvian food.…

Strong demand for waterfront apartments

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Nov. 6, By Christian Murray
TF Cornerstone is not shy about touting its success. The real estate giant announced today that 80% of its apartments at its 45-45 Center Boulevard complex have been leased—just five months after its June 1 launch.…

LIC Restaurants form association to promote neighborhood and tackle agencies

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Nov. 4, By Christian Murray
More than a dozen restaurants—fed up by the way the media portrays Long Island City as well as the adversarial nature of the Health Department—have come together and formed an association to promote the neighborhood and tackle a range of issues from the health department grading system to sanitation problems.…