Nov. 19, By Christian Murray,
The owner of the iconic 5 Pointz building painted over the artwork last night. The artists discovered that their art was gone this morning, tweeting: “5 pointz is gone building was painted overnight…” A paint crew,…
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
The Long Island City Restaurant Association, which formed just weeks ago, is already organizing its first event. The group is hosting a food tasting, called “Leftovers for Leftovers,” which will take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving.…
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
Hundreds of 5 Pointz fans turned out Saturday afternoon at the graffiti Mecca to hear their leaders tell them that the fight to save the building is not over. The warehouse, owned by developers Jerry and David Wolkoff,…
Nov. 15, By Christian Murray
The first steps toward creating a Long Island City food market near Queens Boulevard took place last Monday. Four independent artisanal food makers moved into the ground floor of the Falchi Building on 47th Ave.…
Nov. 14, By Christian Murray
The owners of a popular Long Island City cafe will be opening a waterfront concession in Hunters Point South Park in January. The new establishment will be called ‘LIC Landing by Coffeed’ and will be operated by the same eco-friendly team that owns Coffeed at 37-18 Northern Blvd.…
Nov. 13, By Christian Murray
It’s almost enough to push him over the edge. The owner of the Cliffs at LIC, a gigantic indoor rock-climbing center located on 44th Drive, was ordered by the Department of Buildings to close down his premises on October 25 after claiming that he did not have a valid certificate of occupancy.…
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,…
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.…
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.…
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.…