July 25, By Christian Murray
Hunters Point
: Some dogs in Long Island City might not have their day after all. A proposal to construct a dog run near a new elementary school has been put on hold following concerns from a local parents group that it would put young children at risk. …
July 24, By Bill Parry
The construction of an outdoor movie set began at the Kaufman Astoria Studios last week as Western Queens continues to take on more of a Hollywood flavor. The expansion, which was part of a thought-out process since the 1980s,…
July 23, By Christian Murray
Many Long Island City parents were excited last week when the sprinkler system at Gantry Plaza State Park was finally repaired and their children could finally run under the water keep cool. But that initial joy that the “Rainbow Park” sprinkler provided was short lived.…
July 22, By Christian Murray
What used to be an asphalt parking lot in the Court Square section of LIC, has been transformed into a temporary green space that is now the home of a new sculpture. Socrates Sculpture Park and Rockrose Development Corp have joined forces to bring an abstract sculpture called “Parting” to 43-29 Crescent Street.…
July 19, Staff Report
Long Island City and Sunnyside are set to receive nine extra miles of bike lanes. The Department of Transportation is set to put them down by the end of the year—taking the total number of bike lanes in the Sunnyside,…
July 18, Staff Report
A 46-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested yesterday for robbing a blind man twice in less than two weeks. Ronald Rhodes, 46, has been charged with burglary, robbery, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal obstruction of breathing.…
July 18, Staff Report
Residents who live or work in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City are demanding that the city take action to prevent traffic accidents. The residents want the city to install traffic calming measures—such as stop signs,…
July 18, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: The 5 Pointz graffiti icon moved one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball yesterday. The developer’s application to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units–370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall yesterday.…
July 17, Staff Report Long Island City, NY: The greenmarket that was once located at 48th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard made a comeback on Saturday. The new market, which is operating on the same corner, is open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm from now through Nov.…
July 16, By Bill Parry, Long Island City, NY: Yet another food & craft market is about to open in Long Island City. This one will be located inside a large Northern Blvd factory and the organizers hope it will draw curiosity seekers throughout Western Queens.…