Oct. 24, 2019 By Allie Griffin The number of Queens dwelling units for sale jumped to an all-time high during the third quarter of 2019, while house prices remained stagnant, according to a new report. There were 4,842 homes–including co-ops and condos– for sale in Queens during the third quarter, up 11.2 percent from the… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City-based granola company that educates and employs young adults with autism is set to expand into Manhattan later this week. Non-profit Luv Michael Co. is opening a commercial kitchen and learning center at 42 Walker St. in Tribeca on Oct. 24. The kitchen’s grand opening will… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A rusty bolt reportedly fell from the elevated 7 train tracks in Long Island City on Tuesday morning and smashed the roof of a car passing below, according to a report in Gothamist. The bolt crashed through the roof of Kew Gardens resident Frank Garcia’s car as he passed… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019 By Allie Griffin Update: Due to inclement weather, the event below has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The LIC Landing in Hunters Point South Park will be converted into a spooky event space Sunday for a family-friendly Halloween bash hosted by celebrity real estate agent… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released a campaign video as the race for Queens Borough President begins to heat up. Van Bramer posted a video to his Facebook and Twitter accounts Tuesday which chronicled his struggles growing up gay. He likened U.S. President Donald Trump and the “Queens… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019 By Christian Murray Long Island City’s Casa Enrique is once again the recipient of a Michelin star. The Mexican restaurant, located at 5-48 49th Ave., earned the one-star distinction in the new 2020 Michelin guide, and is the only Queens restaurant to appear on the coveted list. Casa Enrique is one of… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A new café is set to open in Long Island City next month. Little Chef Little Café will have its grand opening on Nov. 11 at 5-43 48th Ave., the former site of the Greenpoint Fish and Lobster Company, which closed in August. The café aims to have a… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Christian Murray The 7-train was the most efficient line in September, according to the MTA. The MTA touted a number of subway achievements today and noted that the 7 train experienced a 96 percent on time performance rate during weekdays last month. The on time performance across the entire system was… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2019 By Allie Griffin Long Island City’s largest Halloween celebration returns this Saturday with a new Alice in Wonderland theme. The annual ‘Halloween in LIC’ will become ‘Wonderland in LIC’ this year and will offer community members and families a day packed with fun events and treats. The day begins at 11:30 a.m…. Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019 By Christian Murray The Department of Transportation will be replacing the surface of the upper deck of the Queensboro Bridge in what is expected to be a multi-year project, according to Queens DOT Commissioner Nicole Garcia. The DOT will be announcing precise details of the project in coming months and will be… Read more »