Dec. 13, 2019 Sponsored Story The real estate brokerage firm Modern Spaces will host a holiday event at a Long Island City condo building Sunday to welcome new owners and to showcase the development to the wider community. The event on Sunday, Dec. 15, taking place at CORTE at 21-30 44th Dr., will run from… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new fundraising campaign was launched Wednesday to raise college funds for students at five Long Island City elementary schools. The nonprofit NYC Kids RISE launched the campaign — called Funding Long Island City’s Future — that aims to raise at least $30,000 to benefit students in kindergarten, first… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin The 7 train line’s expensive new signaling system was slowed down by a little slush Wednesday morning, causing the subway line to operate at reduced speeds and New York City Transit President Andy Byford to have some strong words for the outside vendor responsible. NYCT Subways tweeted that 7… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2019 By Christian Murray Trader’s Joes is coming to Long Island City, according to a number of well-placed real estate brokers. The popular grocery chain, known for its quality products at affordable prices, will be moving into 22-43 Jackson Ave. A lease has been signed and the store is expected to open late… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2019 By Kristen Torres A new sculpture unveiled at Socrates Sculptural Park in Long Island City highlights the importance of trade workers through a one-of-its-kind lighting structure. The sculpture, entitled “Muscle Memory,” was created by trade workers from the Workers Art Coalition (WAC), members of the Local 3 I.B.E.W and students from SUNY’s… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2019 By Kristen Torres Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and the Parks Department are looking to rename a Long Island City park that they say has a very bland name. Officials are looking to rename Bridge & Tunnel Park, located at 50th Avenue between 11th Street and 11th Place, after residents complained that… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Long Island City teenager has been indicted for the fatal shooting of a man at Ravenswood Houses in 2018, the Queens District Attorney’s Office announced today. Shahid Burton, 19, of Queensbridge Houses, has been indicted on second degree murder and second degree criminal possession of a weapon for… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin Less than a year after Amazon backed out of opening its second headquarters in Long Island City, the e-commerce giant announced it would open a new office in New York City — but this time in Manhattan and with far fewer jobs. Amazon has signed a lease for 335,000… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2019 By Kristen Torres Elected officials and civic groups are banding together in an effort to make it mandatory for the city to study the racial impacts of a neighborhood rezoning. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams appeared alongside Council Members Antonio Reynoso and Rafael Salamanca Wednesday to call on the Council to pass legislation… Read more »
Dec. 8, 2019 By Allie Griffin A NYC coffee shop known for its deconstructed lattes is opening its first Queens location in Long Island City this week. Coffee Project NY, which currently has two cafes, will open a 3,725-square-foot coffee shop, roastery and training center at 21-10 51st Ave. Co-owners Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena… Read more »