Sept. 13, By Christian Murray
A 21 story rental building is about to be constructed on an empty lot in the Queens Plaza North section of Long Island City. The World-Wide Group, a decades-old real estate firm, is spending $157 million on the development,…
Sept. 12, By Christian Murray The largest indoor rock climbing venue in the US is expected to open in Long Island City in less than three weeks. Mike Wolfert, the owner of The Cliffs of LIC, said that about 30 contractors are in the midst of completing his 30,000 sqf recreation center that will offer rock climbing,…
Sept. 10, By Christian Murray
The MTA bus line that goes along Vernon Blvd., makes its way past Socrates Sculpture Park and goes deep into Astoria has undergone some improvement. Since Monday, the Q103 bus line has increased its frequency of service between Long Island City and Astoria.…
Sept. 10, By Christian Murray
The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, located at 47-38 Vernon Blvd., has installed a 99-inch movie screen—which it says is almost ready for showing films. The club plans to start rolling out classic movies on its big screen on Wednesday evenings as well as on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. …
Sept. 9, By Christian Murray
The police believe that they have nabbed a man responsible for a large number of neighborhood auto break-ins. Long Island City—from Court Square through Hunters Point—has been subject to about 60 auto break-ins in recent months,…
Sept. 6, By Christian Murray
Getting to La Guardia Airport is going to be getting a little bit easier for many Long Island City residents. Starting Sunday, a new express bus service will take passengers from 61st/Woodside to La Guardia Airport.…
Sept. 6, By Christian Murray
Construction of the Hunters Point Library is likely to be delayed yet again following the city’s inability to find a developer willing to build it for the $28 million that was budgeted. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
Sept. 4, By Christian Murray
The Shannon Pot, a well known Irish bar that has been part of the Court Square neighborhood for years, is going to be demolished, according to the pub’s manager. The bar/restaurant, located at 45-06 Davis Street,…
Staff Report, Sept. 4
A new beauty salon opened at 47-14 Vernon Boulevard two weeks ago offering a full range of services for women, men and children. The salon, called Hollywood Hair & Nails, caters to clients requesting manicure/pedicures,…
Sept. 3, By Christian Murray
Ricky’s, the costume and cosmetic chain, opened a temporary Long Island City location on Saturday. The store, which will remain open until early November, is almost exclusively focusing on Halloween costumes. It is located at 5-27 50th Avenue (between 5th Street and Vernon Blvd) and is being operated by Long Island City resident Rich Parrott,…